"S888Wheel" wrote in message
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Mike said


The DVD format took off for the same reason as the CD, better quality. A
DVD picture is superior to a VHS picture and it has better sound quality.


So why didn't laser disc take off? It was clearly superior to VHS and is
arguably superior to DVD. There is more to the formula of success to these
formats than actual quality. VHS beat out Beta for reasons that had
nothing to
do with quality. LPs gave way to Cassettes for reasons that had nothing to
do
with quality. Convenience and portability have been the key factors IMO in
audio. I think an interest is home theater helped DVDs along with all the
bonus
material and the full support of the industry.


I said


I would say there were other factors. Laser Disc already had VHS
clearly
beat
in quality and that format has died.


Mike said



Because you could not watch the whole movie without the disc being turned
over.

You could if you had a player that played both sides. Mine does.



Does it not stop while turning to the other side?