This disc-based medium delivers video quality twice as good as conventional VHS tape and unlike VHS tapes, the discs will never wear out with repeated viewing. What's more, the format allows for different versions of a film or additional material because a DVD can store data on both sides of the disc and on multiple "layers".

BUT
DVDs do not last for ever !

The claimed lifespan by some manufactures of over 100 years must be questioned. Some people have reported failings after only six months!

There are many factors involved but the main influences are proper handling and storage.

They don't like being scratched and don't like long term exposure to light or high humidity.

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