Comments on: How To Choose CD/DVD Archival Media http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media Transmissions from the Little Blue Marble Thu, 17 May 2012 09:16:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Mar http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/comment-page-33#comment-143150 Mar Thu, 17 May 2012 09:16:11 +0000 http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/#comment-143150 Will this also archive DVD's well? Or will the plastic material somehow degrade the discs? (eg. not acid free) http://www.supermediastore.com/product/u/cd-dvd-wallet-wallets-520-discs-cd-holders-cd-storages-organizer-sn12520-black (if ever careful in inserting the discs in the sleeves) eg. insert once then put in a time capsule, rather than frequent handling Will this also archive DVD’s well? Or will the plastic material somehow degrade the discs? (eg. not acid free)

http://www.supermediastore.com/product/u/cd-dvd-wallet-wallets-520-discs-cd-holders-cd-storages-organizer-sn12520-black

(if ever careful in inserting the discs in the sleeves)

eg. insert once then put in a time capsule, rather than frequent handling

]]> By: Mar http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/comment-page-33#comment-143149 Mar Thu, 17 May 2012 09:08:42 +0000 http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/#comment-143149 Will a dvd case be the best choice? (rather than a dvd wallet?) In archiving Taeyo DVD+R discs long term. Sleeves rub; fade discs? What about this? http://www.supermediastore.com/product/u/dvd-case-7mm-black-double-premium-high-quality-100 Each 100 pack gives 200 dvd discs storage. Or is there a better less cost solution? (carefully stack discs with a acid free paper layer in a spindle?) Other than dvd discs and related storage. Is there other good products worth ordering to go along with the order? (also a burner) Will a dvd case be the best choice? (rather than a dvd wallet?) In archiving Taeyo DVD+R discs long term. Sleeves rub; fade discs?

What about this?

http://www.supermediastore.com/product/u/dvd-case-7mm-black-double-premium-high-quality-100

Each 100 pack gives 200 dvd discs storage.

Or is there a better less cost solution? (carefully stack discs with a acid free paper layer in a spindle?)

Other than dvd discs and related storage. Is there other good products worth ordering to go along with the order? (also a burner)

]]> By: Patrick McFarland http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/comment-page-33#comment-143147 Patrick McFarland Mon, 07 May 2012 23:22:52 +0000 http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/#comment-143147 Samsung keeps changing the model number every time they up the speed, but they're basically the same burner as far as I'm concerned. I recommend Samsung because its the best burner available currently. TEAC's industrial/enterprise burners aren't bad, but they're often hard to find. And yes, get 20x write speed or faster and burn at 16x (or 12/8 for non-TY discs). Do NOT burn at 4x or below. Samsung keeps changing the model number every time they up the speed, but they’re basically the same burner as far as I’m concerned.

I recommend Samsung because its the best burner available currently. TEAC’s industrial/enterprise burners aren’t bad, but they’re often hard to find.

And yes, get 20x write speed or faster and burn at 16x (or 12/8 for non-TY discs). Do NOT burn at 4x or below.

]]> By: Mar http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/comment-page-33#comment-143146 Mar Mon, 07 May 2012 23:17:34 +0000 http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/#comment-143146 Is there a particular Samsung DVD burner model that is best suggested? (get from newegg, amazon, or a general place with best price, service, shipping?) (Get a model with a 20x write speed? If using 16x DVD+R Taeyo discs?) I'm looking at this Samsung model.(or what is a better alternative? Why Samsung burners in particular? Are there other better brands as well?) http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-SE-S204N-External-Super-Multi-Technology/dp/B001CWX156/ref=sr_1_11?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1336432524&sr=1-11 Is there a particular Samsung DVD burner model that is best suggested? (get from newegg, amazon, or a general place with best price, service, shipping?)

(Get a model with a 20x write speed? If using 16x DVD+R Taeyo discs?)

I’m looking at this Samsung model.(or what is a better alternative? Why Samsung burners in particular? Are there other better brands as well?)

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-SE-S204N-External-Super-Multi-Technology/dp/B001CWX156/ref=sr_1_11?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1336432524&sr=1-11

]]> By: Patrick McFarland http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/comment-page-33#comment-143144 Patrick McFarland Mon, 07 May 2012 17:08:35 +0000 http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/#comment-143144 Cyanine isn't a coating, its the organic dye. All burnable CDs and DVDs use an organic dye that is either cyanine-based or functionally identical. The print surface coating doesn't effect the performance of the media, you just buy whichever one best matches your printing solution (inkjet, thermal printing, etc). I just use silver lacquer for hand writing using a Sanford Sharpie CD/DVD pen. SuperMediaStore is the only reseller that I've confirmed is an authorized reseller, which is why I recommend them. TY is the most counterfeited brand out there. As for which burner, I still recommend Samsung burners unless you want to go see if you can get that new optimized burner from JVC Advanced Media that is based on that TEAC design. OSX is compatible with all SATA, Firewire, and USB burners as far as I know. Cyanine isn’t a coating, its the organic dye. All burnable CDs and DVDs use an organic dye that is either cyanine-based or functionally identical.

The print surface coating doesn’t effect the performance of the media, you just buy whichever one best matches your printing solution (inkjet, thermal printing, etc). I just use silver lacquer for hand writing using a Sanford Sharpie CD/DVD pen.

SuperMediaStore is the only reseller that I’ve confirmed is an authorized reseller, which is why I recommend them. TY is the most counterfeited brand out there.

As for which burner, I still recommend Samsung burners unless you want to go see if you can get that new optimized burner from JVC Advanced Media that is based on that TEAC design.

OSX is compatible with all SATA, Firewire, and USB burners as far as I know.

]]> By: Mar http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/comment-page-33#comment-143142 Mar Mon, 07 May 2012 07:11:22 +0000 http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/#comment-143142 From all the online stores, is just Supermedia and Meritline stores: Taiyo Yuden authorized? If Cyanine coating is not produced or sold anymore, is silver lacquer the next best? (is expected archival longevity similar? or how many years can a person expect to archive from silver lacquer?) From the two webpages on Supermedia and Meritline, what is the best 'specific' product to choose in long term archiving files? Or a specific DVD+R from another alternative online authorized TY dealer? Will you also provide specific webpage links to the best value performing burners? (mac os compatible) Or diy build a burner; combining separate bought parts? From all the online stores, is just Supermedia and Meritline stores: Taiyo Yuden authorized?

If Cyanine coating is not produced or sold anymore, is silver lacquer the next best? (is expected archival longevity similar? or how many years can a person expect to archive from silver lacquer?)

From the two webpages on Supermedia and Meritline, what is the best ‘specific’ product to choose in long term archiving files? Or a specific DVD+R from another alternative online authorized TY dealer?

Will you also provide specific webpage links to the best value performing burners? (mac os compatible) Or diy build a burner; combining separate bought parts?

]]> By: Patrick McFarland http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/comment-page-33#comment-143141 Patrick McFarland Sun, 06 May 2012 09:18:39 +0000 http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/#comment-143141 The DVD+R media part of all of those discs are identical, the only difference is the top layer coating for printing. TY makes many different kinds, including white inkjet, clear inkjet, and silver lacquer. I use silver lacquer and Sanford Sharpie CD/DVD pens and very carefully mark them, Sharpie ink will rub/scratch off on silver lacquer if you're not careful. Speed time, obviously, takes approximately half the time on 16x. I recommend you avoid all laptop drives, they tend to have very low quality and also produce discs of very low quality. JVC Advanced Media (aka TY) has an external TEAC-made industrial drive, model DV-W5000S-76, but I can't see it for sale anywhere. See the bottom of <a href="http://jvc-media.com/archives/index.html" rel="nofollow">this page</a>. It looks nice, but since they just came out with it no one seems to carry it yet. And yes, use DVD storage cases or jewel cases. Make sure they use higher grade plastic, if the plastic feels greasy don't use them. The DVD+R media part of all of those discs are identical, the only difference is the top layer coating for printing. TY makes many different kinds, including white inkjet, clear inkjet, and silver lacquer. I use silver lacquer and Sanford Sharpie CD/DVD pens and very carefully mark them, Sharpie ink will rub/scratch off on silver lacquer if you’re not careful.

Speed time, obviously, takes approximately half the time on 16x.

I recommend you avoid all laptop drives, they tend to have very low quality and also produce discs of very low quality.

JVC Advanced Media (aka TY) has an external TEAC-made industrial drive, model DV-W5000S-76, but I can’t see it for sale anywhere. See the bottom of this page. It looks nice, but since they just came out with it no one seems to carry it yet.

And yes, use DVD storage cases or jewel cases. Make sure they use higher grade plastic, if the plastic feels greasy don’t use them.

]]> By: Mar http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/comment-page-33#comment-143140 Mar Sun, 06 May 2012 07:41:57 +0000 http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/#comment-143140 From Supermediastore's or Meritline site, which specific dvd+r is the most ideal in archiving files? (is Cyanine still produced? or is there an equal or better coating alternative?) http://www.supermediastore.com/category/a/taiyo-yuden-blank-recordable-dvd-plus-r-disc-discs-media http://www.meritline.com/newsearch.aspx?SortBy=Price%20DESC&SearchTerm=jvc+yuden Other than the discs, a urner setup is also necessary. How much of a speed or time difference is burning 8x vs 16x? What are the best value performing mac compatible burners you suggest? Or is a dvd+r drive in a macbook adequate enough? DVD storage cases, no sleeves? Use a flip case instead? From Supermediastore’s or Meritline site, which specific dvd+r is the most ideal in archiving files? (is Cyanine still produced? or is there an equal or better coating alternative?)

http://www.supermediastore.com/category/a/taiyo-yuden-blank-recordable-dvd-plus-r-disc-discs-media

http://www.meritline.com/newsearch.aspx?SortBy=Price%20DESC&SearchTerm=jvc+yuden

Other than the discs, a urner setup is also necessary. How much of a speed or time difference is burning 8x vs 16x?

What are the best value performing mac compatible burners you suggest? Or is a dvd+r drive in a macbook adequate enough?

DVD storage cases, no sleeves? Use a flip case instead?

]]> By: On What Media Should I Backup My Photos? | onbook http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/comment-page-33#comment-143137 On What Media Should I Backup My Photos? | onbook Sat, 05 May 2012 12:16:19 +0000 http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/#comment-143137 [...] McFarland wrote the best piece I’ve yet read on the subject. He recommends Taiyo Yuden/JVC Advanced Media [...] [...] McFarland wrote the best piece I’ve yet read on the subject. He recommends Taiyo Yuden/JVC Advanced Media [...]

]]> By: On What Media Really should I Backup My Photos? – thieve'in all your feeds http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/comment-page-33#comment-143136 On What Media Really should I Backup My Photos? – thieve'in all your feeds Fri, 04 May 2012 01:00:50 +0000 http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/#comment-143136 [...] McFarland wrote the greatest piece I’ve nevertheless read on the subject. He suggests Taiyo Yuden/JVC Innovative Media [...] [...] McFarland wrote the greatest piece I’ve nevertheless read on the subject. He suggests Taiyo Yuden/JVC Innovative Media [...]

]]> By: Patrick McFarland http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/comment-page-33#comment-143135 Patrick McFarland Thu, 03 May 2012 22:17:01 +0000 http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/#comment-143135 Yeah, I don't like this idea of special burners. I don't care how perfect their media is, anything that requires a special burner will not be perfectly compatible with generic DVD drives no matter what they claim. Millennium Disc tries to make the same claim, and I think they went out of business as well. There is a reason why we have standards, it'd be great if everyone followed them. Yeah, I don’t like this idea of special burners. I don’t care how perfect their media is, anything that requires a special burner will not be perfectly compatible with generic DVD drives no matter what they claim. Millennium Disc tries to make the same claim, and I think they went out of business as well.

There is a reason why we have standards, it’d be great if everyone followed them.

]]> By: Fix-Singh – Computer Repairs Leicester » On What Media Should I Backup My Photos? » Fix-Singh - Computer Repairs Leicester http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/comment-page-33#comment-143134 Fix-Singh – Computer Repairs Leicester » On What Media Should I Backup My Photos? » Fix-Singh - Computer Repairs Leicester Thu, 03 May 2012 21:46:02 +0000 http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/#comment-143134 [...] McFarland wrote the best piece I’ve yet read on the subject. He recommends Taiyo Yuden/JVC Advanced Media [...] [...] McFarland wrote the best piece I’ve yet read on the subject. He recommends Taiyo Yuden/JVC Advanced Media [...]

]]> By: Lincoln Spector http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/comment-page-33#comment-143133 Lincoln Spector Thu, 03 May 2012 15:30:38 +0000 http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/#comment-143133 Patrick: Have you seen this: http://www.writeexpress.com/m-writer.html? It claims that these discs and this particular burner create DVDs that last forever. Any thoughts on it? btw, I referenced this post in my PC World blog. http://www.pcworld.com/article/254641/on_what_media_should_i_backup_my_photos.html. Lincoln Patrick:

Have you seen this: http://www.writeexpress.com/m-writer.html? It claims that these discs and this particular burner create DVDs that last forever.

Any thoughts on it?

btw, I referenced this post in my PC World blog. http://www.pcworld.com/article/254641/on_what_media_should_i_backup_my_photos.html.

Lincoln

]]> By: Patrick McFarland http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/comment-page-33#comment-143129 Patrick McFarland Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:44:33 +0000 http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/#comment-143129 I still prefer full sized jewel case or full sized DVD cases using real polystyrene (low grade Chinese knockoffs have a greasy feel to them and may react with discs over long term storage). They sell 6 and 8 disc DVD cases, so if you're short on storage room you might want to look into those. NEVER use felt, paper, or spindle storage as it can scratch the disc. I still prefer full sized jewel case or full sized DVD cases using real polystyrene (low grade Chinese knockoffs have a greasy feel to them and may react with discs over long term storage). They sell 6 and 8 disc DVD cases, so if you’re short on storage room you might want to look into those. NEVER use felt, paper, or spindle storage as it can scratch the disc.

]]> By: Patrick McFarland http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/comment-page-33#comment-143128 Patrick McFarland Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:42:36 +0000 http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/#comment-143128 I'm still going with the same recommendation, the archival grade DVD+R still is at the top. I’m still going with the same recommendation, the archival grade DVD+R still is at the top.

]]> By: Karl S. http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/comment-page-33#comment-143127 Karl S. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:36:20 +0000 http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/#comment-143127 And what is the best way to store them? felt case, paper sleeve, plastic jewel case, spindle? I'm no expert of any sort, just have ALOT of digital pics that I need to archive and want to make sure they don't get compromised while in storage on these disks.. Thanks. And what is the best way to store them? felt case, paper sleeve, plastic jewel case, spindle? I’m no expert of any sort, just have ALOT of digital pics that I need to archive and want to make sure they don’t get compromised while in storage on these disks.. Thanks.

]]> By: Karl S. http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/comment-page-33#comment-143126 Karl S. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:33:53 +0000 http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/#comment-143126 So as of today, 4-26-12, choosing from the JVC/Taiyo Yuden brand, what is the best archival grade DVD+R media? Cost is not an issue... So as of today, 4-26-12, choosing from the JVC/Taiyo Yuden brand, what is the best archival grade DVD+R media? Cost is not an issue…

]]> By: Lincoln Spector http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/comment-page-33#comment-143125 Lincoln Spector Mon, 16 Apr 2012 21:25:09 +0000 http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/#comment-143125 In addition, you'll have no trouble buying a turntable or a cassette player. They may not be ubiquitous anymore, but there's still enough of a market for many companies to make new ones. Not so with 8-track, but that was only commercially viable for a short time. In addition, you’ll have no trouble buying a turntable or a cassette player. They may not be ubiquitous anymore, but there’s still enough of a market for many companies to make new ones.

Not so with 8-track, but that was only commercially viable for a short time.

]]> By: Patrick McFarland http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/comment-page-33#comment-143121 Patrick McFarland Sat, 24 Mar 2012 17:01:12 +0000 http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/#comment-143121 Yet I can go into the multimedia isle of Best Buy and see Bluray players, which, by specification, are required to play audio CDs. Your USB flash drive will also go blank in 5 years, hardly useful for archival use. 2020 is too soon of an estimate, 2035 minimum. Yet I can go into the multimedia isle of Best Buy and see Bluray players, which, by specification, are required to play audio CDs.

Your USB flash drive will also go blank in 5 years, hardly useful for archival use. 2020 is too soon of an estimate, 2035 minimum.

]]> By: James Cayz http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/comment-page-33#comment-143120 James Cayz Sat, 24 Mar 2012 16:32:26 +0000 http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/#comment-143120 Someone recently said that CDs and DVD aren't going to be going away anytime soon. Sorry to rain on everyone's parade, but has anyone checked the Auto aisle of Best Buy? Except for the old audio systems, CD players are gone, replaced with USB / phone connections. And once one segment of a market has excluded a product, the rest will certainly follow, for the simple reason that we, as consumers, want portability. If we can't take the CD / DVD into the car, why bother with it at all. I'll buy a 64G thumb drive for <$100, have capacity to carry 15 movies, or a whole buttload of music, plus I can also carry important documents on it, and plug it in to my car, home media system, phone, etc. By 2020, Our (grand) children will be looking at CDs & DVDs like us (our children) looked at cassettes (much less 8-track or vinyl). Someone recently said that CDs and DVD aren’t going to be going away anytime soon.

Sorry to rain on everyone’s parade, but has anyone checked the Auto aisle of Best Buy? Except for the old audio systems, CD players are gone, replaced with USB / phone connections.

And once one segment of a market has excluded a product, the rest will certainly follow, for the simple reason that we, as consumers, want portability. If we can’t take the CD / DVD into the car, why bother with it at all. I’ll buy a 64G thumb drive for <$100, have capacity to carry 15 movies, or a whole buttload of music, plus I can also carry important documents on it, and plug it in to my car, home media system, phone, etc.

By 2020, Our (grand) children will be looking at CDs & DVDs like us (our children) looked at cassettes (much less 8-track or vinyl).

]]> By: Patrick McFarland http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/comment-page-33#comment-143115 Patrick McFarland Thu, 15 Mar 2012 22:04:27 +0000 http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/#comment-143115 No, I don't believe so. They're not being sold under the JVC Advance Media brand, but the old JVC brand instead. They aren't TY. No, I don’t believe so. They’re not being sold under the JVC Advance Media brand, but the old JVC brand instead. They aren’t TY.

]]> By: Wes http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/comment-page-33#comment-143114 Wes Thu, 15 Mar 2012 18:12:13 +0000 http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/#comment-143114 On the Web site,I don't see any JVC/Taiyo Yuden DVD+Rs with gold lacquer; there are some with silver lacquer at $39.99 for a spindle of 100. The site cdrdvdrmedia.com has JVC/Taiyo Yuden gold lacquer disks (VP-R47HG100) at $29.99 for 100. Are these actually of archival quality? On the Web site,I don’t see any JVC/Taiyo Yuden DVD+Rs with gold lacquer; there are some with silver lacquer at $39.99 for a spindle of 100. The site cdrdvdrmedia.com has JVC/Taiyo Yuden gold lacquer disks (VP-R47HG100) at $29.99 for 100. Are these actually of archival quality?

]]> By: Patrick McFarland http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/comment-page-33#comment-143113 Patrick McFarland Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:19:44 +0000 http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/#comment-143113 That guy was an idiot. The first commercial CD player went on sale in 1974, or 38 years ago. There is no reason to believe CDs and DVD/Blurays will not be sold for another 20. In the event of CD readers no longer being in production (ie, more than 20 years from now), you can always switch formats. USB flash sticks cannot be trusted because flash (USB, SD, CF, etc) tends to go blank after a few years. The problem with that guy's argument (and by proxy, yours) is people didn't make their own 8 track tapes or vinyl records. You don't have home videos stored on them, or important financial documents, or anything else like that. Due to the shear amount of unique irreplaceable personal data on disc format, I cannot see disc drives stopping production for a very long time. Eventually cloud services will be stable and common place, but that won't be for another 10-15 years at least, so there simply is no other alternative. That guy was an idiot. The first commercial CD player went on sale in 1974, or 38 years ago. There is no reason to believe CDs and DVD/Blurays will not be sold for another 20. In the event of CD readers no longer being in production (ie, more than 20 years from now), you can always switch formats.

USB flash sticks cannot be trusted because flash (USB, SD, CF, etc) tends to go blank after a few years.

The problem with that guy’s argument (and by proxy, yours) is people didn’t make their own 8 track tapes or vinyl records. You don’t have home videos stored on them, or important financial documents, or anything else like that. Due to the shear amount of unique irreplaceable personal data on disc format, I cannot see disc drives stopping production for a very long time.

Eventually cloud services will be stable and common place, but that won’t be for another 10-15 years at least, so there simply is no other alternative.

]]> By: Vince Boston http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/comment-page-33#comment-143112 Vince Boston Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:12:54 +0000 http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/#comment-143112 This may be heretical on this discussion post, but it seems to be a legitimate question. I asked a salesman at Best Buy to direct me to their archival discs. He said they had none, AND "why would anyone want a 30 year life disc in today's world? 30 years from now, discs and disc writers will be about as common usable and practical as 8-track audio cassettes and 12 inch vinyl records are today. Mainly, the province of hobbyists and "old stuff" antiquers. You need to stop with the archival discs and get with something that is not going to be a fringe weirdo product 30 years from now. Get a hard drive. Or a bunch of flash USB sticks. Or ANYTHING but a disc." 1) Is there something to what he says, or not? Discs are wonderful now, but it seems he has a valid point. 2) Is there anything NOW (USB thumb drive sticks or whatever) that I can consider as an alternative to archival DVDs? thanks! This may be heretical on this discussion post, but it seems to be a legitimate question.
I asked a salesman at Best Buy to direct me to their archival discs. He said they had none, AND “why would anyone want a 30 year life disc in today’s world? 30 years from now, discs and disc writers will be about as common usable and practical as 8-track audio cassettes and 12 inch vinyl records are today. Mainly, the province of hobbyists and “old stuff” antiquers. You need to stop with the archival discs and get with something that is not going to be a fringe weirdo product 30 years from now. Get a hard drive. Or a bunch of flash USB sticks. Or ANYTHING but a disc.”

1) Is there something to what he says, or not? Discs are wonderful now, but it seems he has a valid point.

2) Is there anything NOW (USB thumb drive sticks or whatever) that I can consider as an alternative to archival DVDs?

thanks!

]]> By: Patrick McFarland http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/comment-page-33#comment-143110 Patrick McFarland Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:09:44 +0000 http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/#comment-143110 They still have them: Front page -> blank CD/DVD media: DVD+R -> Disc brand: Taiyo Yuden. SMS continues to call them "JVC Taiyo Yuden", which more accurately reflects the product. They still have them: Front page -> blank CD/DVD media: DVD+R -> Disc brand: Taiyo Yuden. SMS continues to call them “JVC Taiyo Yuden”, which more accurately reflects the product.

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