Tim wrote: > On Fri, 2007-04-20 at 18:34 +0800, Ed Greshko wrote: >> But, for what purpose would you use your DVD dual layer? If it is for >> making backups of video DVD's then it is over kill...IMHO. I just use >> dvdshrink and reduce to fit on a single layer DVD with no real >> noticeable loss in quality. > > Subjective opinion. Something that makes a 50% file size reduction does > tend to have noticeable effects. Of course it is subjective. I suppose I should have said "I don't notice any great loss in quality". But then again, I spend more time concentrating on the plot line. The standard DVDs these days are populated with "extras" that I may watch once. When using dvdshrink one thing you can do is eliminate the "extras" meaning what you really watch will have less than 50% file reduction. > And, of course, that leaves the case of those who need to store 9 gigs > of data onto *a* disc. Don't you think that is the reason I only mentioned video DVDs? Duh... -- "They ought to make butt-flavored cat food." --Gallagher
