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You may have noticed that the price of DVDs has dropped tremendously in recent years. When the DVD first came about, the price was expensive because it was a new technology but as DVDs became more and more popular and slowly replaced the videotape, the prices reached a more reasonable level. Now, with the development of Blu-ray and online downloading, the DVD faces stiff competition and the prices have plummeted even further. Blu-ray discs are almost double the price of DVDs but offer a superior quality. You can expect to pay in the region of £20 for a new release on Blu-ray disc, but for the price you will get the best sound and picture quality that has ever been seen before. Blu-ray discs have the capability to hold far more data than CDs or DVDs. The name Blu-ray comes from the blue-violet laser that is used to read the discs. This differs from the traditional red laser used to read DVDs and offers greater precision and hence quality. As more households are switching to HD TVs, Blu-ray is in turn increasing in popularity. Many households now have both a DVD and Blu-ray player. However, with the price of Blu-ray discs still remaining high it is unlikely they will replace DVDs in the immediate future. In fact, now is a great time to pick up a bargain when shopping for DVDs. For those who prefer to download films directly to their computer, DVDs are also proving to be a less popular choice. However, if you look online you may find that it is in fact cheaper to purchase the film you were interested in on DVD than it is to download or rent from an online store. In the face of competition, the price of DVDs has reached an all-time low so take advantage of this! When purchasing a new release or your favourite film with impressive visuals, you may want to invest in a Blu-ray disc to receive the best possible sound and picture quality. However, it may not be feasible to buy everything on Blu-ray because it is still quite expensive, so if you are looking for a cheap comedy, chick flick or action film, you will find plenty of DVDs to choose from online. Online rental has become increasingly popular because you can choose from a wide range of films without even having to leave the comfort of your own home. Purchases may still be cheaper on DVD though so make sure you shop around before buying anything. When purchasing a DVD you will most likely find the best deals on new DVD releases online.
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