MikeB on 09 January 2009
@ PostModGuru
get a similar quality on dvd
* 16 kbit/s – videophone quality (minimum necessary for a consumer-acceptable "talking head" picture)
* 128 – 384 kbit/s – business-oriented video conferencing system quality
* 1.25 Mbit/s – VCD quality
* 5 Mbit/s – DVD quality
* 15 Mbit/s – HDTV broadcasting quality
* 36 Mbit/s – HD DVD quality
* 54 Mbit/s – Blu-ray Disc quality
(BTW HD streaming services are hovering between DVD and HDTV broadcasting quality during optimal conditions)