Most analyst will agree, the DVD introduction is the most significant in the consumer-electronics industry since the audio compact disc. Those consumers, who already have home theater playback capabilities can immediately take advantage of these. Those who do not, will feel pressure to buy wide screen TVs, surround sound amplifiers and speakers. These and similar products are manufactured by the same companies, who manufacture the DVD players. So consumer manufacturers have an interest in promoting the DVD Player market, even at cost.
Movie producers are interested in the new medium as well.
This is because VHS tapes are very limited in their playback quality. Producers would love to have these initial investments bolster sales in the video rental and purchase market as it does in the very small Laserdisc market. With the current implementation of a digital copy protection, which is far more effective than its analog comparison, Hollywood producers have begun porting to the new standard. In addition to its tremendous video and audio quality, the DVD player has extensive interactivity that allows the user to control the playback. Still images used as menus give the user options to choose from.