DVD case : Computer Hardware Buyers’ Glossary

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DVD case

You want to keep your CD (Compact Disk) and DVD (Digital Video Disk) masters and backups in a safe place where they won’t be lost, scratched or squashed. I have used a DiscGear product for many years that does the job. It is a tough plastic case that holds 20 discs. In the USA check out discgear.com The model you probably want is called the Mead Discus 20s. Mine is yellow and a slightly nicer-looking model the 22. My partner’s is bright pink, making them easy to spot in clutter. They come in black, blue, pink, red and yellow. You can order online for $15.00 USD including shipping. Delivery takes about 3 weeks. It has a spot to insert a card with your name, phone number and address. Once I lost the case and once it was stolen. Both times I got it back with discs intact. It is a very tough case.

It makes a nice gift for any computer user. All you can get wrong is the colour.

Gotcha

The case can be opened at either end. You are supposed to open only one end at a time to access either of two sets of ten discs. If you open both ends at once, the case comes apart, which does no permanent damage, but turns the case into a silly looking accordian. It can be alarming the first few times you do it.

DVD Covers

Brittle plastic DVD covers for a single DVD are not durable. Avoid them if possible. The ones made of flexible plastic, all one piece, shaped like a book are much stronger, and hold the DVD more securely. The onely made of soft polyethylene shaped like scallop shells pop open too easily.

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