DVD Demystified

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3f. Do you have a stereo system with external inputs?
❑ No Go to question 3g.
❑ Yes You can hook a DVD player to your stereo for CD-quality
stereo sound. Add 2 points. Go to question 4.
3g. Do you have a stereo TV with external audio inputs?
❑ No If high-quality audio is important to you, you ought to get a
better sound system. Add 1 point. Go to question 4.
❑ Yes You can connect a DVD player to your TV for CD-quality
stereo sound. Add 1 point. Go to question 4.
3h. Do you have a DTS audio processor or receiver?
❑ No Go to question 4.
❑ Yes Some DVD movies include DTS soundtracks. Add 5 points.
Go to question 4.
4. Do you have a laserdisc player?
❑ No Go to question 5.
❑ Yes Go to question 4a.
4a. Do you hate changing disc sides in the middle of a movie?
❑ No Go to question 4b.
❑ Yes DVD movies almost always fit on one side. Add 2 to 4
points, depending on how much you hate flipping discs.
Go to question 4b.
4b. Does the whirring noise of your player bother you?
❑ No Go to question 4c.
❑ Yes Most DVD players are as quiet as CD players. Add 2 to 4
points depending on how much the noise bothers you. Go to
question 4c.
4c. Do you think laserdisc prices are too high?
❑ No Go to question 5.
❑ Yes DVDs are only a little more expensive than videotapes. Add
3 points. Go to question 5.
5. Do you buy prerecorded videotapes?
❑ No Go to question 6.
❑ Yes DVDs are better for collecting. DVDs are more versatile and
often contain goodies such as extra footage and audio
commentary. DVDs are easier to store and will never wear
out. Most DVDs cost a little more than videotapes, but some
are cheaper. Often, DVDs are available for sale when
videotapes are still available for rental only. Add 4 points.
Go to question 5a.