What is DVD Ready "VOB" Format mpeg2 vs Other? mpeg2

I have Premiere Elements 9 and am working with Sony Handycam files which GSpot identifies as DVD Ready "VOB" Format and I have looked high and low for what that means. I also have some progressive scan mpeg's which i may be using later.
I am sure you guys have been around this long enough that it's common knowledge for you, but what makes one type of mpeg2 more dvd ready than another and which ones need to be converted first before bringing into a project? I know the program will convert some to avi

VOBs are a form of MPEG2. They have certain parameters that make them DVD ready, however --  720x480 resolution, 29.97i frame rate, etc.
You can change a VOBs suffix to .mpg and it will still be the same file. An mpeg. The .vob suffix just identifies as a DVD file.
You're not really clear what you're trying to do with this fil. But, if you're planning to use DVD files or even standard definition MPEGs, make sure your project is properly set up for them or you're not going to get good results.
Likewise, if your "progressive scan MPEGs" are not 720x480 resolution, you may want to proceed cautiously. Prior to version 11, the program did not handle a mix of formats or resolutions well.

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