| Invention | Invented in 1995 by Philips, Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic |
| Full Form | Digital Versatile Disc |
| Physical Size | Standard DVD diameter: 12 cm; Mini DVD diameter: 8 cm |
| Storage Capacity | Single layer: ~4.7GB; Dual layer: ~8.5-8.7GB |
| Video Quality | Supports up to 480p (SD) in NTSC, 576p (SD) in PAL |
| Audio Quality | Supports up to 5.1 Dolby Digital or DTS surround audio. |
| Life Expectancy | Approximately 100 to 250 years if properly stored and handled |
| Common Uses | Home video distributions; DVD-Video, DVD-Audio discs |
| Advantages | High-quality video and audio; extensive, interactive features |
| Limitations | Limited storage compared to Blu-ray; does not support HD video |
