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  • Essay / DVD or Blu-Ray? - 535

    It was not long ago that the home video format changed from VHS tapes to DVDs and many consumers found the change difficult to acclimate to. It seems that as soon as we became familiar with DVDs, new home video technology was introduced. With the recent addition of Blu-ray discs to the mix, countless consumers find themselves confused and inexperienced with different video technologies. Although DVDs and Blu-rays share several similarities, they also have their own advantages and disadvantages. A Blu-ray disc is exactly the same size as a DVD. Holding the two discs side by side, it would be impossible to tell them apart. Although relatively new, Blu-ray is currently supported by approximately 200 of the world's leading consumer electronics manufacturers, including Apple, Dell, Hitachi, HP, JVC, LG, Mitsubishi, Panasonic, Pioneer, Philips, Samsung , Sharp, Sony, TDK and Thomson. , as well as recording media, video game and music companies. The most important difference between DVDs and Blu-rays is their available storage space. According to the Blu-ray Disk Association, a Blu-ray is a...