DVD Frequently Asked Questions (and Answers) This is the November 11, 2004 revision of the official Internet DVD FAQ for the rec.video.dvd Usenet newsgroups. (See below for what's new.) Send corrections, additions, and new questions to Jim Taylor <
[email protected]>. This FAQ is updated at least once a month. If you are looking at a version more than a month old, it's an out-of-date copy. The most current version is at DVD Demystified. Contents • [0] Where can I get the DVD FAQ? • [0.1] Has the DVD FAQ been translated into other languages? • [0.2] This FAQ is too long and technical. Is there a simpler version? • [0.3] Is this FAQ any good? Who wrote it? How do I know it's accurate? • [0.4] How big is this thing? • [1] General DVD • [1.1] What is DVD? • [1.2] What are the features of DVD-Video? • [1.3] What's the quality of DVD-Video? • [1.4] What are the disadvantages of DVD? • [1.5] What DVD players and drives are available? • [1.5.1] Which player should I buy? • [1.6] What DVD titles are available? • [1.6.1] Where can I read reviews of DVDs? • [1.6.2] How do I find out when a movie or TV show will be available on DVD? • [1.6.3] Why isn't my favorite movie on DVD? • [1.6.4] How can I find DVDs with specific features or characteristics? • [1.6.5] Why do some rental stores and retailers not carry widescreen DVDs? • [1.7] How much do players and drives cost? • [1.8] How much do discs cost? • [1.9] How is DVD doing? Where can I get statistics? • [1.10] What are "regional codes," "country codes," or "zone locks"? • [1.11] What are the copy protection