Superbit

Superbit is a brand of premium DVD-Video versions of motion pictures from Columbia TriStar Home Video, a division of Sony. Superbit DVDs contain a reduced amount (and usually are completely devoid) of so-called added value and bonus material, such as documentaries or interviews, which can be found on regular DVDs. However, they are MPEG at a bit rate that is, according to Sony, approximately twice as high as that of standard DVDs. This allows for an improved picture quality, especially on high end home cinema systems, while allowing viewers to choose between Dolby Digital (5.1) and DTS audio. Superbit discs can be read by regular DVD video players.

Sony s Superbit Collection has a limited number of titles, many of which are re-releases of previous best-sellers. Most Superbit DVDs cost $20-$25, the same as an average 2-disc Special Edition.

Superbit should not be confused with either HD-DVD or Blu-ray (another optical disc technology used by Sony), both of which are different formats.

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*[http://www.sonypictures.com/cthe/superbit/home.html Superbit Catalog] Sony Pictures catalog of Superbit DVDs. *[http://www.sonypictures.com/cthe/superbit/what_is_superbit.html What is Superbit] Advertisement page which briefly explains the Superbit format. *[http://www.hifi-writer.com/he/superbit/superbit.htm What are Superbit DVDs, and do they actually make a difference] Close examination of several Region 2 & 4 Superbit DVDs.