watcher0012 Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 As a newbe I would like to know why folks dont download dvd`s in dvd format. It takes an age to convert from i.e mpeg etc to dvd. Is it a tech issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The UnUsual Suspect Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 DVD uses mpeg2 video compression. This is 1990s technology and a commercial DVD is about 8000mb in size. You can get equal quality using Xvid (mpeg4) codec with only 1000mb. Even a 700mb xvid that is properly encoded looks as good as the dvd it was created from. Also, there is no need to convert the files if you buy a divx compatible dvd player. You can buy them starting in the $30-50 (usd) price range. You will probably see more video downloads moving to the x264 codec (divx/xvid is x263), because it can do high definition video. As of this time most dvd players won't play x264 video, but you can buy an inexpensive settop media player that will. MvixUSA makes a very good one that can accept an internal harddrive. Also Western Digital makes a WD Live box thats cheaper and will play most any kind of video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassie Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 *topic moved to General Questions* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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