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On Fri, 22 Jul 2005 21:52:30 GMT, "Yoonome" <Yoonome@Yoonowhere.com>
wrote:
>Tony" The Current Better DIGITAL has a section on Archival CD's
> Brand Web sites and what is the Best to buy
> This is a OZZ Photo mag...
> Number 18 2005
>
>I did some research on this and came up with what appears to be the ultimate
>CD. I know they are available in Canada too...
>
>Delkin Devices, Inc., manufacturer of quality eFilm memory cards and other
>innovative products, today introduced the eFilm Archival Gold "300-Year"
>CD-R. eFilm Archival Gold CD-R's incorporate patented Phthalocyanine
>(thalo-sy-a-neen) dye and a 24k gold reflective layer into every CD-R. The
>innovative materials found in eFilm Archival Gold CD-R's make them one of
>the most reliable storage medium available. Typically CD-R's are known to
>deteriorate quickly due to Earth's common elements: ultra violet light,
>heat, and humidity. Using an accelerated aging process to test the longevity
>of CD-R media, eFilm Archival Gold CD-R's have been shown to safely store
>your images for more than 300 years.
>
>"Consumers are now taking more pictures than ever with digital cameras,"
>explains Martin Wood, CEO of Delkin Devices, Inc. "Our research has
>indicated that the number one reason consumers take digital images is to
>preserve their precious memories. eFilm Archival Gold CD-R's ensure that
>your precious memories are safe for years to come."
>
>The patented Phthalocyanine dye is the most critical component of the CD-R
>because it is where your data is stored. Your CD burner creates pits in the
>dye layer when it burns a CD-R and your digital information is stored in
>these pits. The Phthalocyanine dye reacts quicker to the writing laser than
>dyes found in most CD-R's on the market, thus making sharper pit edges and
>making your CD-R easier to read by CD drives. Compared to Cyanine and Azo
>dyes found in the majority of CD-R's on the market, Phthalocyanine dye lasts
>significantly longer when subjected to the harmful effects of UV light,
>heat, and humidity.
>
>Gold is one of the most inert elements on earth and Delkin incorporates 20¢
>of 24k gold into every eFilm Archival Gold disc. Gold's inert
>characteristics prevent oxidation, a common cause of failure to most CD-Rs.
>Along with the Phthalocyanine dye and gold reflective layer, eFilm Archival
>Gold CD-R's provide the most extreme protection for your digital images from
>environmental degradation.
>
>Delkin will begin shipping eFilm Archival Gold CD-R's in early October 2004
>in a variety of quantities and types of packaging. The CD-R 10 Pack will be
>sold in a protective plastic case that holds 10 CD-R's in polypropylene
>sleeves. There will be a 1" 3 ring binder available with 16 eFilm Archival
>Gold CD-R's in protective sleeves. The 25 pack will be available in a cake
>box type spindle. Delkin also plans to ship 100 CD-R's in bulk packaging.
>eFilm Archival Gold CD-R's will be available at consumer photography and
>electronic stores worldwide and online at Delkin's website at
>www.delkin.com.
>Delkin Devices, Inc., based in San Diego, California, has been operating
>since 1986. Since that time Delkin's eFilm digital storage products and
>accessories have become an industry leader in both OEM and consumer markets.
>Known as the "Camera Store" brand, eFilm is available worldwide primarily
>through a network of independent camera stores, and a leading choice among
>photographers passionate about digital photography.
>
$NZ39.95 for a pack of 10, $225 for 100.
Not too bad.
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