DVD Cases or CD cases

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Hello,

I would like to know if there is any reason to use real DVD cases for
my homemade dvd's. I'm currently using cd cases. Logically, I know
there must be a reason. I just can't think of it.

TIA

 

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Registered User wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I would like to know if there is any reason to use real DVD cases for
> my homemade dvd's. I'm currently using cd cases. Logically, I know
> there must be a reason. I just can't think of it.
>
> TIA

No, no logical reason other than it supports the manufacturers of DVD
cases.

I tend to just keep my DVD's in a CD wallet by the TV. Takes up a lot
less room. Form long term storage however, a CD case would protect them
from scratches better.

 

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Yes, DVDs require a lower hub tension than regular CDs. As such DVD cases
have a slightly looser hub than CD cases.

Over time, a tighter hub can cause the physical layers to separate and the
disc to become unreadable. This is more of an issue with dual layer discs
than single layer discs.

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> I would like to know if there is any reason to use real DVD cases for
> my homemade dvd's. I'm currently using cd cases. Logically, I know
> there must be a reason. I just can't think of it.

 

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Registered User wrote:

> I would like to know if there is any reason to use
> real DVD cases for my homemade dvd's. I'm currently
> using cd cases. Logically, I know there must be a
> reason. I just can't think of it.

It's just a matter of personal preference.

For video discs, I like to use that slimline DVD cases that hold two
discs -- it makes them file well with retail cases. Audio and software,
if they go in a case, get jewel cases, or something of similar dimension.

 

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"Jucius Maximus" wrote ...
> Yes, DVDs require a lower hub tension than regular CDs.
> As such DVD cases have a slightly looser hub than CD cases.
>
> Over time, a tighter hub can cause the physical layers to separate and the
> disc to become unreadable. This is more of an issue with dual layer discs
> than single layer discs.

That may very well have some technical merit. However there are
so many incredibly cheaply-made DVD cases out there this does
not seem like something you can depend on in the real world.

 

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"Richard Crowley" <richard.7.crowley@intel.com> wrote in
news:dg7388$i5i$1@news01.intel.com:

> "Jucius Maximus" wrote ...
>> Yes, DVDs require a lower hub tension than regular CDs.
>> As such DVD cases have a slightly looser hub than CD cases.
>>
>> Over time, a tighter hub can cause the physical layers to
>> separate and the disc to become unreadable. This is more of an
>> issue with dual layer discs than single layer discs.
>
> That may very well have some technical merit. However there are
> so many incredibly cheaply-made DVD cases out there this does
> not seem like something you can depend on in the real world.
>

Another problem is people. I was helping a friend with his computer,
and we got around to dealing with backup.

He took the cellophane off of one of his DVD+RW jewel cases, opened the
case, and lifted the outer edge of the DVD more and more until the DVD
got very curved and then popped out. Being a bit startled, I didn't
manage to scream "STOP!!!" in time to stop him...He never touched the
hub. I was astonished that the disc didn't snap.

Scary.

I can only hope he understood my concern, explanation, and lesson on
how to do it (he's not a very techie sort of guy).

Gino

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I shall let other people worry about that sort of thing. I buy hundreds of
high-end M-Lock DVD cases and transfer all my commercial DVDs into them.
And for DVDR discs, I just keep them on spindles because I have not found a
better solution. It's not like I will need to refer to my backups every
day.

"Richard Crowley" <richard.7.crowley@intel.com> wrote in
news:dg7388$i5i$1@news01.intel.com:

> "Jucius Maximus" wrote ...
>> Yes, DVDs require a lower hub tension than regular CDs.
>> As such DVD cases have a slightly looser hub than CD cases.
(snip.)
>
> That may very well have some technical merit. However there are
> so many incredibly cheaply-made DVD cases out there this does
> not seem like something you can depend on in the real world.

 

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Registered User <not@today.com> wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I would like to know if there is any reason to use real DVD cases for
> my homemade dvd's. I'm currently using cd cases. Logically, I know
> there must be a reason. I just can't think of it.

I suppose it really depends on how much room you have to store them, and
if you have any inserts to put in the box. I tend to use DVD cases only
because I store them in with my DVDs, and the CDs in CD cases becasue I
store them with my other CDs.

I have plenty of DVDs stored in CD cases but they are backup disks for
my HD, and I store them elsewhere. The decision is based on where I
store them, not really what they are.

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Antony
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