|   D-VHS Vs. DVD | Lexmark3200
Nov 11, 2003 12:05 PM | | Do we have something to worry about, those of us who have made the switch to replacing our VHS collections on DVD, that is, now that this "D-VHS" format is rearing its head? I read on some sight the other day a review for "U-571", which I own on DVD and which has an awesome DTS soundtrack, but the review was for a "D-VHS" version of the film; that is, Digital Video Tape...the review went on to say that the picture quality of this format BLOWS DVD OUT OF THE WATER...can this be? Do we need to begin going out and now changing up our DVD collections and players for these D-VHS tapes and machines? Will this overtake the DVD market, do you guys think?
With D-VHS comes rewinding and fast forwarding like normal tape, and the eventual wearing out of the tape, so the review said...but the picture quality is supposed to be tremendously better than DVD...can this be? |
| re: D-VHS Vs. DVD | midfiman
Nov 14, 2003 6:55 AM | | D-VHS offers about 2.5x the resolution of DVD so there really is no comparison between D-VHS and DVD. I've seen it first hand projected on a Sharp DLP projector and nothing from DVD can touch.
On the other hand, for the reasons that you mentioned, i.e. rewinding the tape, expense, etc, it will most definately not make it into the mainstream like DVD has. First off, no one wants to deal with the inconvenience of rewinding etc except for us hardcore fans. Second, it is a relatively expensive format at the moment. That can of course change, the fact remain nonetheless. Third, I don't think people will change because i think people expect another generation of DVD to come out eventually that will offer 1080i capability. Maybe it won't be called DVD, but some other option that will have the convenience of DVD and also the high quality of HD. |
| re: D-VHS Vs. DVD | JazzHead
Nov 14, 2003 7:34 AM | | Seems to be dead in the water. It's been out there for a year or so already, with only a handful of titles released(I think the one you saw was actually one of the first out). The manufacturers are working toward HD-DVD (though they are still haggling over the format, and whether it will be backwards compatible). About the only real upside for D-VHS, to me, would be its ability to record 1080i hi-def TV in all its glory, and with the programmers scrambling to copy-protect digital TV signals, it's only a matter of time before that benefit goes away.
peace,
jh. |
| re: D-VHS Vs. DVD | Lexmark3200
Nov 14, 2003 10:36 AM | | What is needed to play D-VHS tapes? What kind of equipment? And are you telling me that in order to enjoy the "next best thing" in home theater or to have the ultimate visual experience, we need to go ahead and now replace our DVD players and the collections we built or were building? I didnt even get CLOSE to completing my VHS replacement project onto DVD...now what? |
| re: D-VHS Vs. DVD | JazzHead
Nov 14, 2003 1:11 PM | | You need a D-VHS player - if you can find one - they seem to be rarer than hen's teeth, or even SACD players... huh. Run $1,000 up.
They'll keep putting out new formats as long as we keep buying them. This looks like one they couldn't get away with (see also: MiniDisc). Unfortunately for me, seems as though DVD-A has also been greeted with a resounding yawn by the buying public.
peace,
jh. |
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