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Rydis

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17. September 2005 @ 12:57

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I did a search to find answer to this, no to no avail. What is the archive life of genereal DVD+r, verbatim general.

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binkie7

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17. September 2005 @ 16:04

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I've seen it advertised as 100 years and as 'superior'. I guess only time will tell. Sorry I don't think there is a real definitive answer.
Verbatim is good media so their definitely ones to use.

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Rydis

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17. September 2005 @ 16:48

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Ah thanks. You see I was backing up my dvd collection (well over 300), and thought to myself, cd-r dont last very long. Was kinda scared they would no longer work in a few years. but a estimate of 100 years, I think ill be happy with.

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kivory666

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17. September 2005 @ 19:33

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as long as you use the good stuff, with the AZO dye, you should be good for a few years, who knows if it will actually last 100 years as they claim, but, with fine media like Taiyo Yuden and Verbatim (MCC coded ones), i would safely guess that they will last long enough for dvd-media to become rather obsolete when NEWER technology with greater storage capacity is introduced in the future :)

my oldest Taiyo Yudens and Verbatims thus far are from about 3 years ago, but i have since became very fervent about recommending these 2 brands/manufacturers in particular as all my backups are still flawless. with thousands of discs burned, you can imagine my dismay if they didn't last...i would be one very upset guy~ :) good luck.

TY and Verbs 4 LIFE~

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Recommended Media:

Taiyo Yuden 4x dvd-r TYGO1/ 8x dvd-r TYGO2/ 8x dvd+r YUDEN000T02/ 16x dvd+r YUDEN000T03
Verbatim 8x dvd+r MCC003
Verbatim dvd+r DL (MKM001)= flawless no compression backups
"Do Yourself A Favor, Use The Good Stuff
TY & Verbs 4 Life~ :)" ~docTY~
"Its better to be quiet and appear stupid, then to open your mouth and remove all doubt."
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gear79

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17. September 2005 @ 19:47

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i read somewhere keeping them in a dark, cool place, in its case helps further preserve the life of all media. keeping them away from heat sources and light. all of my collection is up onm a shelf on the wall. working on the 4th shelf now, that holds around 100 each. so its gettin bigger, and just added 3 more today. gosh i love my burner !

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Rydis

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17. September 2005 @ 20:33

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Ya, I keep em inthe spindels they comein in my closet. Hoping they will last long enough to where ill never watch em again.

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kivory666

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17. September 2005 @ 21:43

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we ALL hope for the best...i keep my blanks in a dark, cool closet, NO Direct Sunlight at all into the closet...i keep all my burned dvds in cases/big binder stored VERTICALLY~ :) i dunno why i do, but, it seems to be working pretty well~

use the "good stuff" (media) and there shouldn't be any problems/issues with longevity~ :) take care of them and they will be good to you too~

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