Are CD and DVD cases the same?

Are CD and DVD cases the same?

Question: Why are CD and DVD cases different sizes? Answer: A good question, since, you know, DVDs and CDs are the same bloody size. The height of a DVD box is pretty close to that of a VHS case or sleeve, letting the newer media form snugly take the spot of the old (though Blu-Ray’s cases are squatter).

How do you store CDs without cases?

CD And DVD Storage Solutions Without Cases If you do decide you want to remove the cases from your CDs and DVDs you will save a significant amount of space. The most popular way to hold loose discs is in pockets in a binder or wallet, such as those shown to the right.

What is the life expectancy of CD DVD storage?

The relative stability of optical disc formats

Optical disc formats	Average longevity
CD-R (phthalocyanine dye, gold metal layer)	>100 years
CD-R (phthalocyanine dye, silver alloy metal layer)	50 to 100 years
DVD-R (gold metal layer)	50 to 100 years
CD (read-only, such as an audio CD)	50 to 100 years

What is the proper way to store CDs?

DO

1. Handle discs by the outer edge or the center hole.
2. Use a non solvent-based felt-tip permanent marker to mark the label side of the disc.
3. Keep dirt or other foreign matter from the disc.
4. Store discs upright (book style) in plastic cases specified for CDs and DVDs.
5. Return discs to storage cases immediately after use.

What type of plastic are DVD cases?

Some cases for discs can be recycled. CD and DVD cases are generally made of plastic number 6. Some curbside recycling programs do accept this type of plastic, but be sure to confirm that yours does before tossing the cases in your bin.

Should I throw away CD cases?

Don’t just throw them away. Discs and cases do not decompose in landfills, clogging up the environment and posing future problems for us. You can do one of three things, instead: reuse, donate, or recycle.

How can I safely store CDs and DVDs?

Do:

1. Handle discs by the outer edge or the center hole.
2. Use a non-solvent-based felt-tip permanent marker to mark the label side of the disc.
3. Keep dirt or other foreign matter from the disc.
4. Store discs upright (book style) in plastic cases specified for CDs and DVDs.
5. Return discs to storage cases immediately after use.

What is the best CD storage?

Best overall AmazonBasics CD/DVD Binder.

Best for home Atlantic Mitsu 5-Tier Media Rack.

Best for car Case Logic AV-12 12-Capacity Visor.

Best multi-media storage Atlantic Drawbridge Media Storage Cabinet.

Best compact storage Case Logic CD/DVDW Wallet 100 Capacity.

Where to store DVDs?

Finding Storage Space in Your Home Keep DVDs on a tall, narrow shelving unit near your entertainment center. Install floating shelves to store DVDs on your walls. Hang a rack inside a closet door. Hide your DVDs under your bed in a plastic container.

How large is a DVD case?

The dimensions of a typical DVD case are 7.5 inches in height, 5.3 inches in width and .5 inches thick. The weight is typically under 8 ounces with the disc included in the case.

What is CD storage?

Compact disc (CD) is a digital optical disc data storage format that was co-developed by Philips and Sony and released in 1982. The format was originally developed to store and play only sound recordings (CD-DA) but was later adapted for storage of data (CD-ROM).