How does DVD-Video compare to Laserdisc?
DVD-Video has the same basic features as laserdisc (scan, slow, still, search) but adds some limited interactive features like multiple camera angles, video menus, etc.. DVD has the same size, look and feel, durability and ease of use as the CD and is therefore more convenient than the laserdisc. Laserdisc has surround audio in AC-3 format. DVD supports AC3 (for NTSC countries) and MPEG digital audio (for PAL countries), but can actually go to a higher data rate for better quality (448 Kb/s instead of 384). DVD has the potential for better video, provided that it’s carefully encoded.
