Re: AVI files vs DVD Image files

"sam" wrote ...
Yeah I know, gonna get trolled again, but ...

I often download AVI files from P2P sites. The AVI files
play jes' fine on both my PC and DVD players.

Normally I use NeroVisionExpress to import these AVI
files and create a set of BUP, VOB, and IFO files
with a neat menu as a DVD image.

However, the AVI files take up way less room on a disc.
I can get pretty near an entire TV series on one disc,
while getting 3 to 4 episodes on a disc in DVD format.

Given that I am starting with AVI files, I don't believe
that converting to DVD image adds anything quality wise.

It likely reduces the quality.

I must be missing something here. Is there a benefit
to creating the DVD image or is a disc full of AVI files
just as good?

The benefit of creating real video DVD discs is that
they can be played on standalone DVD players.

For playing exclusively on computers, I see no advantage
in making DVD video disks. In fact it seems like several
disadvantages.


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