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How Did DVDs Steal The Spotlight From VHS?

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How Did DVDs Steal The Spotlight From VHS?

In the late 90s and early 2000s, an upgrade hit the streets and kicked VHS to the curb. It was shinier, newer and more compact; it was the DVD, also known as the digital versatile disc.  For an almighty 20 years, VHS tapes were the most beloved form of entertainment. They recorded home movies and family footage and came pre-recorded with all the latest Hollywood releases. How is it that such a popular and admired format became so outmoded?  When did the DVD take over occur?  DVDs were created and developed in 1995, yet they were not the first version in the 1960s...

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