[MacDV] Re: DVD Media - Durabilty

[Erica Sadun]

At 1:38 AM -0500 2/21/03, Chris Piraino wrote:
>on 2/20/03 3:07 PM, Erica Sadun at erica at mindspring.com 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
>
>What does click in place mean, the tape cassette click into case which I've
>never seen or the click closing of the case?

Any holding method that causes you to flex the DVD when
removing it from the case is "click"y.
-- Erica