Comments for Ad Terras Per Aspera http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog Transmissions from the Little Blue Marble Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:29:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on How To Choose CD/DVD Archival Media by Felix http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/comment-page-33#comment-143081 Felix Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:29:19 +0000 http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/#comment-143081 I had bought a 4 Disc Black PP Poly CD DVD Case from supermediastore (http://www.supermediastore.com/product/u/10-4mm-4-disc-black-pp-poly-cd-dvd-case-1-tray-ppd4blk50pk-50pk). What I noticed is that the central push hub on which the CD's plastic hub sits is not elevated, so I think the disk surface is in contact with the case surface. Do you suggest to buy a single CD Polypropylene jewel case that has a highly elevated central push hub ? Any specific product suggestions would be greatly helpful. I had bought a 4 Disc Black PP Poly CD DVD Case from supermediastore (http://www.supermediastore.com/product/u/10-4mm-4-disc-black-pp-poly-cd-dvd-case-1-tray-ppd4blk50pk-50pk). What I noticed is that the central push hub on which the CD’s plastic hub sits is not elevated, so I think the disk surface is in contact with the case surface. Do you suggest to buy a single CD Polypropylene jewel case that has a highly elevated central push hub ? Any specific product suggestions would be greatly helpful.

]]> Comment on How To Choose CD/DVD Archival Media by Patrick McFarland http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/comment-page-32#comment-143074 Patrick McFarland Fri, 20 Jan 2012 01:48:49 +0000 http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/#comment-143074 It seems the company went under, and it also looks like its just yet another generic gold CD. Not particularly interesting, I'm only interested in discs that are produced in the millions and repeatedly are proved to be stable and long lasting. Also, they never seem to have produced a DVD version, the double polycarbonate layer of DVD design improves stability and viability several fold as you only have to seal the very edge of the disc, instead of the whole top of the single disc. It seems the company went under, and it also looks like its just yet another generic gold CD. Not particularly interesting, I’m only interested in discs that are produced in the millions and repeatedly are proved to be stable and long lasting.

Also, they never seem to have produced a DVD version, the double polycarbonate layer of DVD design improves stability and viability several fold as you only have to seal the very edge of the disc, instead of the whole top of the single disc.

]]> Comment on How To Choose CD/DVD Archival Media by Patrick McFarland http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/comment-page-32#comment-143073 Patrick McFarland Fri, 20 Jan 2012 01:40:01 +0000 http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/#comment-143073 Yeah, either use a fine line Sanford brand Sharpie, a CD marking Sharpie, or a CD marking pen from a good brand like Verbatim. They should stick to thermal printable discs fine, just make sure you don't smear it before drying. Yeah, either use a fine line Sanford brand Sharpie, a CD marking Sharpie, or a CD marking pen from a good brand like Verbatim. They should stick to thermal printable discs fine, just make sure you don’t smear it before drying.

]]> Comment on How To Choose CD/DVD Archival Media by Patrick McFarland http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/comment-page-32#comment-143072 Patrick McFarland Fri, 20 Jan 2012 01:38:56 +0000 http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/#comment-143072 I really don't recommend buying already assembled external drives. They either use low quality drives and/or they use enclosures that cannot properly protect or cool the drive. This is why I built one myself. Its easy to do it, just buy the drive and enclosure I recommended, slide the enclosure's tray out, put the drive in, and push the tray back in. All done. I really don’t recommend buying already assembled external drives. They either use low quality drives and/or they use enclosures that cannot properly protect or cool the drive. This is why I built one myself.

Its easy to do it, just buy the drive and enclosure I recommended, slide the enclosure’s tray out, put the drive in, and push the tray back in. All done.

]]> Comment on How To Choose CD/DVD Archival Media by Tanya http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/comment-page-32#comment-143071 Tanya Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:34:10 +0000 http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/#comment-143071 Also, is it okay to write on the dvd with a Sharpie? I have jewel cases for each single dvd from supermedia store now too.... I was using the plastic sleeve jackets previously... :( Also, is it okay to write on the dvd with a Sharpie? I have jewel cases for each single dvd from supermedia store now too…. I was using the plastic sleeve jackets previously… :(

]]> Comment on How To Choose CD/DVD Archival Media by Tanya http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/comment-page-32#comment-143070 Tanya Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:55:45 +0000 http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/#comment-143070 Thank you so much for the reply.... The external hard drive info is over my head though... lol..... Is there one you can recommend I can just buy for long term photo/video storage? I ordered the TY discs you recommend and you really feel like they will last 30 years at least as long as they are stored properly? Thank you again!!!! Tanya Thank you so much for the reply…. The external hard drive info is over my head though… lol….. Is there one you can recommend I can just buy for long term photo/video storage? I ordered the TY discs you recommend and you really feel like they will last 30 years at least as long as they are stored properly? Thank you again!!!! Tanya

]]> Comment on How To Choose CD/DVD Archival Media by George http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/comment-page-32#comment-143069 George Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:55:07 +0000 http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/#comment-143069 I have read this article and its comments, but am surprised to see no reference to the Century Disk. This disk is a glass disk, where the digital info is directly written by means of etching. After that the pattern is covered by a thin layer of gold. The Disk was manufactured by Plasmon-MT in Caen, France and as far as I know they still produce it. The Century Disk was used by Nasa for one of its Mars missions I have read this article and its comments, but am surprised to see no reference to the Century Disk. This disk is a glass disk, where the digital info is directly written by means of etching. After that the pattern is covered by a thin layer of gold. The Disk was manufactured by Plasmon-MT in Caen, France and as far as I know they still produce it. The Century Disk was used by Nasa for one of its Mars missions

]]> Comment on Why aren’t more credit cards cool? by GDad http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2007/03/06/why-arent-more-credit-cards-cool/comment-page-1#comment-143068 GDad Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:53:25 +0000 http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2007/03/06/why-arent-more-credit-cards-cool/#comment-143068 I have had a Star Trek Mastercard since 1995, and I got replacement cards yesterday in the mail. The new cards weren't branded with the Star Trek graphics, so I called BoA, and they told me that BoA was no longer affiliated with Star Trek. This makes me sad. I have had a Star Trek Mastercard since 1995, and I got replacement cards yesterday in the mail. The new cards weren’t branded with the Star Trek graphics, so I called BoA, and they told me that BoA was no longer affiliated with Star Trek. This makes me sad.

]]> Comment on How To Choose CD/DVD Archival Media by Raffi http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/comment-page-32#comment-143064 Raffi Mon, 16 Jan 2012 23:47:17 +0000 http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/#comment-143064 Hello! Thanks for the extremely helpful and well-presented info. I want to buy some Taiyo Yuden CD-R's, but I live in the UK. Do you happen to know a reliable retailer on this side of the pond? Also, do you happen to know if there's any meaningful differences between the full-face silver and the non-full-face (the ones with the clear plastic in the middle) silver media? Any advantages of one over the other, or is it purely cosmetic? Thanks again!! Raffi Hello!

Thanks for the extremely helpful and well-presented info. I want to buy some Taiyo Yuden CD-R’s, but I live in the UK. Do you happen to know a reliable retailer on this side of the pond?

Also, do you happen to know if there’s any meaningful differences between the full-face silver and the non-full-face (the ones with the clear plastic in the middle) silver media? Any advantages of one over the other, or is it purely cosmetic?

Thanks again!!

Raffi

]]> Comment on How To Choose CD/DVD Archival Media by Patrick McFarland http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/comment-page-32#comment-143062 Patrick McFarland Sun, 15 Jan 2012 16:51:02 +0000 http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/#comment-143062 I ended up building my own external hard drive. See <a href="http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2010/08/22/usb-3-0-works-under-linux" rel="nofollow">here</a>. A then new Samsung F3EG 2TB 5400rpm (that product has been replaced with the new F4EG 5400rpm series) and a Vantec NexStar 3 USB3 enclosure (stick with the new USB3 ones even if you don't have USB3 yet in your computer). I highly recommend you use a Samsung 5400rpm drive in any external drive you end up building, 7200rpm drives just get too warm and can fry the drive in an enclosure. I ended up building my own external hard drive. See here. A then new Samsung F3EG 2TB 5400rpm (that product has been replaced with the new F4EG 5400rpm series) and a Vantec NexStar 3 USB3 enclosure (stick with the new USB3 ones even if you don’t have USB3 yet in your computer).

I highly recommend you use a Samsung 5400rpm drive in any external drive you end up building, 7200rpm drives just get too warm and can fry the drive in an enclosure.

]]> Comment on How To Choose CD/DVD Archival Media by Patrick McFarland http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/comment-page-32#comment-143061 Patrick McFarland Sun, 15 Jan 2012 16:47:35 +0000 http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/#comment-143061 Yeah, I'd recommend you use TY instead of Maxell. Make two or three copies, keep one at home, one at your bank, and then one in another secure location. The chances of all three being stolen or corrupt/damaged is very low. Yeah, I’d recommend you use TY instead of Maxell.

Make two or three copies, keep one at home, one at your bank, and then one in another secure location. The chances of all three being stolen or corrupt/damaged is very low.

]]> Comment on How To Choose CD/DVD Archival Media by Tanya http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/comment-page-32#comment-143060 Tanya Sat, 14 Jan 2012 19:54:22 +0000 http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/#comment-143060 Also, could you recommend the best external hard drive I should buy to keep my pictures and videos stored on. Dell says they store mine offsite somewhere but I don't know... Thank you Tanya Also, could you recommend the best external hard drive I should buy to keep my pictures and videos stored on. Dell says they store mine offsite somewhere but I don’t know… Thank you Tanya

]]> Comment on How To Choose CD/DVD Archival Media by Tanya http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/comment-page-32#comment-143059 Tanya Sat, 14 Jan 2012 19:41:04 +0000 http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/#comment-143059 Hi. I just recently recorded 4 copies each onto Maxell DVD+r discs of all my sons 1st year pictures and videos.... Quite a large stack of discs... Anyways there was an article in todays newspapers that for storing photos long term to use gold dvds... I started looking into it and that is how I came across your website.... Based on what I have read, do you now recommend that I record them again onto TY discs? They are kept in my banks vault for storage... Thank you... Can I just make one disc and copy that disc or how many copies would you recommend making? Thank you... Tanya Hi. I just recently recorded 4 copies each onto Maxell DVD+r discs of all my sons 1st year pictures and videos…. Quite a large stack of discs… Anyways there was an article in todays newspapers that for storing photos long term to use gold dvds… I started looking into it and that is how I came across your website…. Based on what I have read, do you now recommend that I record them again onto TY discs? They are kept in my banks vault for storage… Thank you… Can I just make one disc and copy that disc or how many copies would you recommend making? Thank you… Tanya

]]> Comment on Wallpocketts: Why Wal-Mart is bad for your business by Craig http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2008/04/28/wallpocketts-why-wal-mart-is-bad-for-your-business/comment-page-1#comment-143054 Craig Tue, 10 Jan 2012 07:22:15 +0000 http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2008/04/28/wallpocketts-why-wal-mart-is-bad-for-your-business#comment-143054 I remember watching this show thinking, "What a worthless product.". Where is the utility? Where is the need? It's sad that they had to spend extra money to satisfy Wal-Mart when it was obvious the product would fail. They would have been much better off if Wal-Mart had just been up front with them and told them that. The couple put on a brave face and tried the make the product sound exciting, when it was anything but. It was just another worthless thing for people to spend hard earned money on when they should be buying food and housing and transportation. I remember watching this show thinking, “What a worthless product.”. Where is the utility? Where is the need? It’s sad that they had to spend extra money to satisfy Wal-Mart when it was obvious the product would fail. They would have been much better off if Wal-Mart had just been up front with them and told them that. The couple put on a brave face and tried the make the product sound exciting, when it was anything but. It was just another worthless thing for people to spend hard earned money on when they should be buying food and housing and transportation.

]]> Comment on How To Choose CD/DVD Archival Media by Patrick McFarland http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/comment-page-32#comment-143052 Patrick McFarland Fri, 06 Jan 2012 03:15:23 +0000 http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/#comment-143052 TY DVD-R still has the very high quality of TY products, I just prefer DVD+R because of the better design of the specification that I've detailed in the article. Its up to you to switch, but I would have bought the DVD+R to begin with. NEVER burn at lowest speed. I follow a simple rule: Never burn TY and Verbatim faster than fastest speed, never burn other brands faster than second highest speed, never burn faster than the DVD burner's second highest speed. So, 16x TY in a 20x drive is fine at 16x, 16x TY in a 16x drive is fine at 12x, etc. TY DVD-R still has the very high quality of TY products, I just prefer DVD+R because of the better design of the specification that I’ve detailed in the article. Its up to you to switch, but I would have bought the DVD+R to begin with.

NEVER burn at lowest speed. I follow a simple rule: Never burn TY and Verbatim faster than fastest speed, never burn other brands faster than second highest speed, never burn faster than the DVD burner’s second highest speed. So, 16x TY in a 20x drive is fine at 16x, 16x TY in a 16x drive is fine at 12x, etc.

]]> Comment on How To Choose CD/DVD Archival Media by Rob http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/comment-page-32#comment-143051 Rob Fri, 06 Jan 2012 02:53:01 +0000 http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/#comment-143051 Patrick, I have just bought a pack of 10 JVC 1-16x DVD-R. I have also managed to confirm these as being manufactured by Taiyo Yuden (at least according to Wikipedia, "GHxxxxxx"). In short, I plan to use these for permanent storage. Should I take them back and buy DVD+R discs? Would burning at the lowest speed possible make any difference? Thank you in advance, Rob. Patrick,
I have just bought a pack of 10 JVC 1-16x DVD-R. I have also managed to confirm these as being manufactured by Taiyo Yuden (at least according to Wikipedia, “GHxxxxxx”).
In short, I plan to use these for permanent storage. Should I take them back and buy DVD+R discs? Would burning at the lowest speed possible make any difference?

Thank you in advance,
Rob.

]]> Comment on How To Choose CD/DVD Archival Media by Patrick McFarland http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/comment-page-32#comment-143050 Patrick McFarland Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:07:11 +0000 http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/#comment-143050 Supermediastore sells cases identical to those Diskkeeper cases, and I think cheaper too. I don't like Tyvek sleeves, although they're much better than paper ones. Its a DuPont technology that is used in home construction, light low grade hazmat suits, and shipping envelopes. However, Tyvek sleeves still contact the disc surface abrasively when you slide it in and out of the sleeve. Same does for d_skin (which some have described as a disc condom of sorts). Jewel case type designs hold the disk in the case around the hub, and doesn't touch (or non-abrasively touches in very slim cases) the surface. This is essentially why I prefer them. Its not like it takes up much space, 12 discs in a DVD case is very small. Supermediastore sells cases identical to those Diskkeeper cases, and I think cheaper too.

I don’t like Tyvek sleeves, although they’re much better than paper ones. Its a DuPont technology that is used in home construction, light low grade hazmat suits, and shipping envelopes. However, Tyvek sleeves still contact the disc surface abrasively when you slide it in and out of the sleeve. Same does for d_skin (which some have described as a disc condom of sorts).

Jewel case type designs hold the disk in the case around the hub, and doesn’t touch (or non-abrasively touches in very slim cases) the surface. This is essentially why I prefer them. Its not like it takes up much space, 12 discs in a DVD case is very small.

]]> Comment on How To Choose CD/DVD Archival Media by S Felix http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/comment-page-32#comment-143049 S Felix Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:00:08 +0000 http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/#comment-143049 Thanks for getting back on this. Now when it comes to cases, the problem is that a typical DVD case is bulky and becomes a space issue when you try to store hundreds of DVDs inside a box and that can be one of the reasons why sleeves are popular. Do you have any recommendation of the polypropylene dvd cases that are compact and available in the market. I found this one on the internet which has a 8 disc case -http://www.sleevetown.com/dvd-case-multi.shtml but I am not sure if this is something you would recommend. It would be great if you can let us know the one you use or recommend. Some of the forums talk about tyvek cases and something called d_skin (protective layer around the cd/dvd) but would like to know your opinion about them. Thanks for getting back on this. Now when it comes to cases, the problem is that a typical DVD case is bulky and becomes a space issue when you try to store hundreds of DVDs inside a box and that can be one of the reasons why sleeves are popular. Do you have any recommendation of the polypropylene dvd cases that are compact and available in the market. I found this one on the internet which has a 8 disc case -http://www.sleevetown.com/dvd-case-multi.shtml but I am not sure if this is something you would recommend. It would be great if you can let us know the one you use or recommend. Some of the forums talk about tyvek cases and something called d_skin (protective layer around the cd/dvd) but would like to know your opinion about them.

]]> Comment on How To Choose CD/DVD Archival Media by Patrick McFarland http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/comment-page-32#comment-143027 Patrick McFarland Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:41:29 +0000 http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/#comment-143027 I recommend using actual jewel/DVD cases made of acid free non-oily plastic (usually polypropylene), paper/plastic sleeves tend to scratch the disc. Never stack discs, even in cases that allow it, as that scratches discs too (sometimes even worse, causing radial scratches due to discs spinning). You can get DVD cases that hold 6 or 8 discs without stacking. I recommend using actual jewel/DVD cases made of acid free non-oily plastic (usually polypropylene), paper/plastic sleeves tend to scratch the disc. Never stack discs, even in cases that allow it, as that scratches discs too (sometimes even worse, causing radial scratches due to discs spinning). You can get DVD cases that hold 6 or 8 discs without stacking.

]]> Comment on How To Choose CD/DVD Archival Media by Felix http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/comment-page-32#comment-143026 Felix Sun, 01 Jan 2012 22:41:44 +0000 http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/#comment-143026 Patrick Thank you for the useful information regarding archiving. Do you have any preference between the 8x or 16x DVD+R disks of Taiyo Yuden? Regarding storing the individual DVDs in acid free containers, how do you propose storing them inside the container - paper sleeves or plastic sleeves or just place them one over the other inside the box? Thank You Felix Patrick
Thank you for the useful information regarding archiving. Do you have any preference between the 8x or 16x DVD+R disks of Taiyo Yuden? Regarding storing the individual DVDs in acid free containers, how do you propose storing them inside the container – paper sleeves or plastic sleeves or just place them one over the other inside the box?

Thank You
Felix

]]> Comment on How To Choose CD/DVD Archival Media by Patrick McFarland http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/comment-page-31#comment-143025 Patrick McFarland Sat, 31 Dec 2011 04:32:31 +0000 http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/#comment-143025 Its kind of depressing the best scanners ever made are behind us. Its kind of depressing the best scanners ever made are behind us.

]]> Comment on How To Choose CD/DVD Archival Media by felker http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/comment-page-31#comment-143024 felker Sat, 31 Dec 2011 02:14:14 +0000 http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/#comment-143024 Just as bit of info, the Nikon Coolscan LS-5000 ED and 9000 were nicer scanners than the Canon. Unfortunately they too were discontinued as Nikon got out of the scanner business. Both are still available used on Ebay. The Nikons though got pricey used (twice their original price) as there are no new ones that can do the same job. Just as bit of info, the Nikon Coolscan LS-5000 ED and 9000 were nicer scanners than the Canon. Unfortunately they too were discontinued as Nikon got out of the scanner business. Both are still available used on Ebay. The Nikons though got pricey used (twice their original price) as there are no new ones that can do the same job.

]]> Comment on How To Choose CD/DVD Archival Media by Pelestarian (pengawetan?) data | isoft corporation http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/comment-page-32#comment-143020 Pelestarian (pengawetan?) data | isoft corporation Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:54:57 +0000 http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/#comment-143020 [...] DVD-R atau DVD+R ? Jawab: DVD+R Mengapa? = “inferior error correction, inferior ‘wobble’ tracking, and the fact its data [...] [...] DVD-R atau DVD+R ? Jawab: DVD+R Mengapa? = “inferior error correction, inferior ‘wobble’ tracking, and the fact its data [...]

]]> Comment on How To Choose CD/DVD Archival Media by Patrick McFarland http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/comment-page-32#comment-143015 Patrick McFarland Wed, 07 Dec 2011 01:32:44 +0000 http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/#comment-143015 JVC has a confusing product line up. None of those three are the new JVC-branded TY media which goes under the brand of "JVC Advance Media". JVC has a confusing product line up. None of those three are the new JVC-branded TY media which goes under the brand of “JVC Advance Media”.

]]> Comment on How To Choose CD/DVD Archival Media by Mike http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/comment-page-32#comment-143014 Mike Tue, 06 Dec 2011 21:09:35 +0000 http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/#comment-143014 Do you think there is any difference in the longevity of BD-R single layer vs BD-R DL dual layer? JVC has 3 distinct grades of DVD+R on their website http://jvc-media.com/dvd/dvd_plus_r/ - photo, premium, and archival. Archival doesn't seem to be available in the US. Are there any real differences between the 3 in terms of quality / longevity? Thanks. Do you think there is any difference in the longevity of BD-R single layer vs BD-R DL dual layer?

JVC has 3 distinct grades of DVD+R on their website http://jvc-media.com/dvd/dvd_plus_r/ – photo, premium, and archival. Archival doesn’t seem to be available in the US. Are there any real differences between the 3 in terms of quality / longevity? Thanks.

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