So you’re sitting there, having a marathon of your favorite TV series then later on, you get feedback noise (it’s the wavy line that runs across the screen accompanied by some audio noise too at times). The problem can be as simple as cable connection, specifically the TV input cable. Try to adjust the connection as they might have merely loosened up. Try also to disconnect the cable first and reconnect. If this fails, the cable might also be in need of replacement.

Nope, this is not the kind where you go out in the outdoors with a basket in hand. Haha, lame attempt at humor… I know.

Anyway, DVD eastereggs, in this generation, are actually extra, extra features that need a little remote-control trick to be unearthed. Some are trailers or bloopers, or some extra commentary. These are the types that are not advertised on the DVD box. All you need is a very good set of eyes. But if you’re the type who likes cheats, there are websites that spoil the locations of these eggs.

The Asus M70 is available this year the hard drive that will be packed into these glorified media vaults, the Hitachi Travel star 5K500. Asus released a notebook computer with a pair of 500 gigabyte hard drives inside. It gives you enough memory to carry around at least the vast majority of your media collection and one terabyte of hard disk space for a laptop.

Let’s continue with the name game and proceed with the DVD-RAM.

Well, the DVD-RAM is also a DVD format, the only difference is that it can be recorded and erased repeatedly. They are also housed in cartridges.

Downside? It is only compatible with devices or drives specific to manufacturers that support the DVD RAM format. Although the DVD-RAM is supported by the DVD Forum, not all manufacturers are into it. Some of the companies that support DVD-RAM are Apple Computer, Toshiba, NEC, Hitachi, Sharp, Pioneer, and Samsung. Pretty exclusive, huh?

Let’s clarify those confusing terms out there and start with DVD-ROM.

The DVD-ROM is a type of read-only compact disc. It stores a minimum of 4.7 gigabytes (GB), which is enough for one entire movie (remember those VCD’s where the movie stops at the middle of an interesting scene so you can insert Disc 2?). In my opinion, DVD ROMs are the coolest, since their drives are backwards-compatible – meaning, you can play CD ROM’s, VCDs and DVD’s in them. It means, you don’t have to ditch those old VCD collection of yours when you get a DVD ROM player.

Despite the chemical cleaners available in the market nowadays, the best way to clean DVD’s is by a less low-tech method – a damp, lint-free, nonabrasive cloth. Definitely avoid harsh cleaning agents. When cleaning, wipe the disc using straight motions from the middle (where the hole is) outwards to its edge. Remember, straight motions and not circular. Why? Because DVD drives are quite sensitive to scratches on the discs and incorrect cleaning may lead to scratches. Anyway, if you still encounter problems with your DVD after the first cleaning, clean it again.

Do these, and you’ll be fine, grasshopper.

Here are more tips in keeping your DVD ROM�s in tip-top shape (despite running DVD marathons� ah, so familiar). Always store your DVD�s inside their cases when not in use. You don�t have to have an expensive entertainment system, you just have space for your DVD collection. Do not just leave them lying around for the cat to walk on. Although DVD�s are not as vulnerable to damage from extreme heat or cold as videotapes and floppies, just the same, keep those DVD�s at room temperature and away from direct sunlight (or in the direct path of the air flow of your AC).

The DVD-R and the DVD+R are similar to the regular CD-R sold in stores. You can burn files in it and since it is only “R” (or recordable), you cannot rewrite whatever you have burned in the DVD CD. Both DVDs too do have 4.7 GB as their capacity. The DVD forum however, banned the DVD+R because it only competed with the original DVD-R (remember, both have same features).

Toshiba recently announced their new marketing strategy for mass market adoption and they’re kicking it off by reducing prices on their HD-DVD players.

Starting January 13, the HD-A3 model will be priced at $149 or an amazingly 50% discount. The HD-A30 with the 1080p output will be priced at $199 or a $200 price slash. The more expensive HD-A35 will now sport a $299 suggested price, from an all time high of $499.

Other promotions include The Perfect HD Offer, which is a mail-in offer that gives customers who purchase any Toshiba HD DVD player to pick five HD DVD movie titles for free.

Source: Twice

The first time Digital Video Disc was launched, it catered many advantages against the popular Video Disc and Compact Disc formats. DVD technology advancement gave it an outdated meaning of DVD. Calling it a Digital Video Disc does not give it justice.Right now, we do more things with the DVD than just storing data and video in it. We can call them as Digital Versatile Disc because even before, computers already had access to the technology for more than a decade to say the least. Gamers have been using DVD’s for quite some time now because ALL of their favorite games are released in that format.