Uncreative Labs

Joined: 27 Jan 2007 Posts: 274 Location: USA

i only use cds for data and coping cds. i store all my cd and dvds in boxes and have backup on cassete and VHS , and BETAMAX tape. if im just moving a small file, i'll use a floppy. i feel safer with magnetic media than cds

Joined: 22 Apr 2007 Posts: 20

harshbarj wrote:

I seem to have bad luck with recordable media. nearly every cd-r I have ever burned is dead. Also I have noticed most of my dvd-r are also starting to fade. I store my dvd collection (and my shrinking cd) in a storage case for cd's (700 at last count). with cd-r the problem I had mostly was rott. I'd hold a disk up to the light and see points of light all over. With the dvd's the problem is unknown. I use an array of disk types covering every major brand.

Rot is usually caused by light, heat, and humidity. I keep mine in a cool dry dark place and the first CD I ever burnt (1995) is still readable.