Definition
Digital medium consisting of two bonded 120 millimeter (4.75 inch) diameter and 0.66 MM thick polycarbonate substrates, each with reflective metalized layer and protective lacquer coating. Unlike a CD, a DVD is available in two versions: single-sided DVD can store from 4.7 to 17 gigabytes of data, and offers a data transfer rate of 4.7 megabits per second; a double-sided DVD can store 133 minutes (or longer with compression or at lower resolution) of full-motion video or a full length Hollywood movie at high resolution with 8 sound tracks, or 592 minutes of music on 6 audio channels. The term 'Digital Video Disk' is now archaic and the medium is referred to only as 'DVD.' All DVD drives can read CDs. Also called DVD-Audio, DVD-ROM, or DVD-Video.
Related Articles
- Consumption vs Income Tax *
- Explanation of the Capital Gains Tax and Related Issues *
- An Explanation of Home Equity and the Related Loans *
- The Importance of Saving and How Much To Set Aside *
- Tips on Retirement Planning *
- The Difference between Financial Advisors and Financial Analysts *
- Treasury Bonds *
- What is a Savings and Loan Association? *
Related Videos
http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/DVD-Digital-Video-Disk.html
