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DVDs are a digital medium, whereas VHS tapes are an analogue medium. All digital movie mediums, including DVDs, are compressed in order to fit the huge amount of data (an image for every movie frame) into the available space. This compression can be seen if you look for it - particularly in darker areas, or large blocks of colour with little movement from frame to frame. Technically then, an analogue picture will always be of higher quality than a digital picture, however in the case of VHS the picture quality is largely affected by the tape.
If you had a brand new, high quality video cassette being played in a professional grade multi-head video cassette player, the quality should in theory be superior to a DVD. However, over time the tape will degrade and become worn, even stretched. VHS tapes are also susceptible to magnetic interference. DVDs have none of these problems.
With analogue pictures, there are varying grades of quality. Think about when TV was analogue: in a strong signal area with good equipment, the picture could be perfect; but in weaker signal areas with poor equipment, the picture becomes snowy and degraded. Digital is not the same - it's either on or off. There or not there. So, whilst a digital picture is inferior in theory to an analogue picture, in most cases a better and more consistent quality is available in digital media.
Because of this consistent quality, the image will look much the same on cheap equipment as it does on expensive equipment. The same can certainly not be said of VHS.
DVDs also have the advantage of menus, special features, languages, chapters and many other features that VHS tape simply can't provide. And, these days, DVDs are much cheaper and faster to produce than VHS tape.
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∙ 10y agoNo. VHS is an older, lower-quality technology.
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∙ 12y agoVHS (Video Home System) uses magnetic tape in a cassette.
DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) uses discs which are read by a laser light.
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∙ 12y agoYes. The resolution is better. The picture stability is better. They are smaller and lighter than tapes. Do not suffer wearing by continued use.
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What is the best VHS or dvd set containing the unaltered star wars original trilogy films?
As always, DVD is always better than VHS
What is better to use to copy a VHS tape DVD-r or DVD plus r?
DVD is such an improvement over VHS that it doesn't matter.
Do vhs tapes or dvds have better picture quality on your tv?
Most TV's have switched to DVD players and the ones that used to play VHS tapes are either broken or are not compatible with your cable company. Most places actually sell VHS to DVD converters. So, ultimately, the DVD is always better. http://vhs-to-dvd-converters-review.toptenreviews.com/
Is daredevil VHS different than DVD?
no
Can you record s DVd from a VHS in a DVD/VCR Combo?
Most DVD/VHS combos are now capable of recording VHS content onto DVD.
What were people's first reactions to the DVD player?
Finally! Something better and smaller than VHS!!!! That can't be eaten by the machine!! Hoorayy!!
What happens if the VHS part of a VHS/DVD combo unit breaks?
If the VHS portion of a VHS/DVD unit breaks the DVD portion will still work. It should not be much of an issue depending on how often the VHS is used.
Will a VHS to DVD recorder help me convert my VHS tapes to DVD media?
A vhs to dvd recorder may help you conver your vhs tapes to dvd media if you have the right system. I advise you to check with the salesperson before you buy anything.
Conversion from DVD to a VHS?
Play the DVD, with the player connected to a VHS recorder, hit record.
What is a way to convert vhs tapes to dvd?
To convert VHS tapes to DVD can be done with a combination VHS and DVD unit where the DVD can record. Another way to do it is to use a DVD that hooks right up to the VCR or use a service that converts them.
How useful is a VHS to DVD converter?
A VHS to DVD converter is useful if you do not wish to purchase previously purchased VHS tapes on DVD. The only expense you need to make is for blank DVDs.
can video home system cassette be played on DVD player or there is separate player to play it?
VHS cassette systems can be played on a player that has both DVD and VHS systems. The VHS player plays only VHS. The Player will not allow a DVD to be loaded into a VHS system. Summarizing, A DVD\VHS video player has two units which operate independent of each other.
