Technical

By Ivana Redwine, About.com Guide to DVD

Technical and consumer information, news and features about DVD and hi-def technology.

1. Getting Started
2. DVDs
3. Hi-Def

Getting Started

Get started with the basics of what you need to know about DVD and hi-def technology.

• DVD and Hi-Def Technology Primer
• Glossary

DVDs

Here is what you need to know about DVD technology.

• Before You Buy DVDs
• Copy Protection
• DVD
• DVD Player

• Easter Egg
• Region Codes
• iTunes Sells Movies Via Download on DVD Release Date

Hi-Def

Here is what you need to know about hi-def technology.

• Before You Buy Blu-ray Discs
• Blu-ray
• Blu-ray Disc Player
• Consumers Taking It Slow in Migrating to Hi-Def Optical Discs
• HD DVD

• HD DVD Player
• HDTV
• Selected Criterion Collection Titles Coming to Blu-ray Disc This Fall
• Toshiba Quits HD DVD and Blu-ray Wins Format War