What is the difference between a normal dvd and a blue ray disc dvd?

August 30th, 2010 | by admin |
((sxc.murphii)) killer asked:


Hi everyone, I was watching tv and a commercial for Twilight on dvd was shown. At the end of the ad it said ‘Available on dvd and blue ray disc now’

All I want to know is what is the difference between a normal dvd and a blue ray dvd disc??? thanks for answering!

Bamboo Wind Chimes

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    1. No Responses to “What is the difference between a normal dvd and a blue ray disc dvd?”

    2. By answermaster on Aug 30, 2010 | Reply

      blue ray is more high def and its just cooleer :)

    3. By Little Dog on Sep 2, 2010 | Reply

      Similar question, more detailed response

      Short version: High definition video needs lots of storage space. Regular DVDs are not enough room.

    4. By John Weelsen on Sep 4, 2010 | Reply

      An optical discs bluray disc competed with 50gb per disc in japan more data can store 50 gigabytes almost all other hd dvdannounced that it would no.

    5. By Brookayyy.♥ on Sep 5, 2010 | Reply

      Blue-ray discs are high definition and unlike DVDs, a blue-ray disc cannot be scratched. ;) Quite nifty.

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