[MacDV] Re: DVD Media - Durabilty

[Shirley Kehr]

I suppose sunlight is bad for DVDs too? I had one laying on a table near 
a window (in a jewel case). It is being seen as a blank DVD by two 
computers. The motion menu and movie play in my home player but the 
slideshows do not. I'm pretty sure the slide shows worked in that player 
at first.

Shirley



Erica Sadun wrote:
> At 6:26 AM +1030 2/21/03, Ian Tucker wrote:
> 
>> What is the problem with DVD durability?     I realise a disc is prone 
>> to physical abuse in the wrong hands,  eg.  tried hiring a DVD from a 
>> library or a Video/DVD outlet ?   However,  I imagine the comments 
>> being made are deeper than that .   Is it to do with the organic dyes 
>> that Erica has  referred to in at least one of her postings?
> 
> 
> Organic dyes, yes. But more importantly, DVDs are composed
> of two laminated layers that, unlike CDs, can separate
> particularly when stressed over time. As a rule of thumb,
> don't store them in those cases where they "click" into place.
> 
> -- Erica
> 
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