Being an avid fan of Smallville , and after owning the series thus far on DVD , and also viewing it on an upconvert player, I decided to purchase the DVD, just to see what the differences were between the two formats. After having viewed an episode on DVD , I must honestly say that the picture and sound quality was nothing short of amazing. The palette of colors were incredibly vibrant, and the sound in dolby digital 5.1, gave my speakers a definite run for their money. I highly recommend the DVD format in favor of the standard edition, provided that those of you who own, or are considering the purchase of a DVDv  player. 

The only disappointment that I feel, is that Warner Bros. did not release the other seasons on DVDs  as well. Now I may not be an expert, but I do know about sound and picture quality, and believe me, you will not be disappointed with the hi-def edition of this series. 

Bravo Warner Bros... Now please, keep them coming...