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    Thursday 7 March 2019

    The "VHS Cassette -> DvD -> Netflix Transition" #TechThrowBackThursday.

          Alright, so apparently VHS tapes started becoming obsolete in 1996 when DVDs were invented.  VCRs were a "Must Have" in every household for watching VHS recorded content. But, when DVDs appeared in the market, they were considered to be the latest technological advancement.

       Each DVD sector contains 2,418 bytes of data, where 2,048 bytes of  that data is inputted by the user. A disc has a 10.5-nm laser reading mechanism. Recordable DVDs had the writing mechanism of...Nah, who cares. Anyways, now they are somewhat obsolete because of Internet streaming services like Youtube and Netflix, and here are a few reason's why;


    VHS CASSETTE
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    IMAGING

       The image quality of VHS was much poorer compared with DVD. DVDs usually have a 720 pixel wide frame and it was better than the 250 horizontal pixels that VHS could barely manage.

       Colour was also a big limitation in the image quality. It mixes together the two colour difference signals, which means that the colours interfere with the black and white signal.

     DURABILITY

       A big disadvantage of VHS cassette tapes was the fact that the more they were played, the weaker they became. Wear and tear was a big problem with VHS. The deterioration of the tape worsened the image quality, until it was was too damaged to be played.

    DVDs

    √ DVD recorders are more expensive than VCRs.

    √ DVD has built-in copy protection and regional lockout.

    √ DVD uses digital compression. Poorly compressed audio or video may be blocky, fuzzy, harsh, or vague.

    √ The audio downmix process for Stereo Surround Sound may reduce dynamic range.

    √ DVD doesn't fully support HDTV.

    √ Some DVD players and drives can't read CD-Rs.

    √ Some DVD players and drives can't read recordable DVDs.

    √ Most DVD players and drives can't read DVD-RAM discs.

    √ Very few DVD players can play in reverse at normal speed.

    √ Variations and options such as DVD-Audio, DVD-VR, and DTS audio tracks are not supported by all players.

    √ Vagueness of the DVD specification and inadequate testing of players and discs has resulted in incompatibilities. Some movie discs don't function fully (or don't play at all) on some players.



    LIVE STREAMING

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    RICHER CONTENT USE

       Live broadcasting isn’t solely restricted to live video and audio streaming services. You have the flexibility to use a variety of forms of content and multimedia, including pictures, text, and live chat. You can even access different presentation methodologies.


    AFFORDABILITY

       There are many free video live streaming services, but free services usually entail spam-filled pop-up ads that irritate your viewers. Professional streaming services are better for businesses, and many aren’t as expensive as you might imagine. Netflix for example, offers a free trial month for first-time users. so as to know what you're diving into.

    EASE & CONVENIENCE

       A common myth about live streaming is that it’s too difficult and technical for the average person to pull off. On the contrary, live streaming can be deceptively simple. All you need are relevant video and audio equipment, an Internet connection, an encoder, and a trusty streaming platform.




    CUSTOMER SUPPORT

       It can be tricky to troubleshoot technical problems with little or no previous experience. Using a live streaming service means you will have someone to support you if unanticipated technical issues do arise. If you stream on your own, your only support will be Google or the information you already know about live streaming. A reliable live streaming service will provide you with ongoing customer support and will guide you through any difficulties you encounter.

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