First off, let's look at the cost between the two entertainment systems. While the cost of some hi-fi VCRs with many features can rise to nearly $500, a reasonable VCR of good quality can be purchased for under $100. Movies can be purchased for fifteen to twenty-five dollars each, and are available for rent for reasonable prices, usually less than three dollars each. Maintenance is usually minimal on the machines, costing no more than the price of a video head cleaner, which sells for around ten dollars. On the other hand, a quality DVD player will be retailed some where around the $200 mark. DVDs themselves will c

ost only slightly more at about $20 to $30. Also the maintenance on DVD is limited to keeping the disc free of dust and debris. Keep in mind that those prices are the low-end devices that still possess all of the necessary functions; a person could easily spend $500-$600 on either system if they so choose to.

In conclusion, it is important for consumers to carefully examine their home entertainment needs before making the choice between a VCR and a DVD. While the DVD obviously offers better quality picture and sound, as well as a host of other amenities, it is important to figure in the affordability and accessibility to materials offered by VCRs.

With time, both of these systems are sure to find solutions to the few disadvantages held by each, and will prove to offer amenities that we are not even able to imagine.

A final consideration that consumers should give special attention is t

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