[Videolib] Recommendations on DVD scratch/repair machine or system

2013-03-13 Thread Seay, Jared Alexander
Library Friends, I need some recommendations on good (moderately priced) DVD scratch repair machines/systems. Or can anyone point me to a site that does good objective reviews of such? I can only find company sites (no objectivity there). What are you folks using? Please feel free to

Re: [Videolib] Recommendations on DVD scratch/repair machine or system

2013-03-13 Thread Melissa McHenry
Jared We are a public library that uses the ECO-SENIOR from RTI. We purchased it approx. 6 years ago for $2800. I know they have newer/other models, but you have to call for pricing (I think). I love it. The discs look new and they can be repaired a handful of times (depending on the disc

Re: [Videolib] Recommendations on DVD scratch/repair machine orsystem

2013-03-13 Thread Griest, Bryan
We also use the ECO Senior; the price has escalated to $3500, but there are less expensive units (that require more human intervention) as well. It has been worth every single penny and then some. Bryan Griest Glendale Public Library From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu

Re: [Videolib] Recommendations on DVD scratch/repair machine or system

2013-03-13 Thread Grant, Tyra
I agree entirely with Melissa---our RTI disc cleaning repair machine has been effective, easy to use and a real workhorse. It's been well worth the investment. We've used the basic ECO-SMART for years now with great success and never a hiccup. RTI recommended this model (over the more

Re: [Videolib] Recommendations on DVD scratch/repair machine or system

2013-03-13 Thread Marsha Loyer
I have to reiterate what has already been said. We have an RTI- Junior in our biggest branch library and it has been running strong since 2001. We purchased a used (by Recorded Books reps) Senior model for our Main library and have had great success. RTI is a great company to work with they

Re: [Videolib] Recommendations on DVD scratch/repair machine or system

2013-03-13 Thread Michael Vollmar-Grone
We've used RTI products for decades; first the TapeChek for videotapes, currently the EcoSmart for discs. They do a great job! But we added a VMI Disc Buffer last year. Fantastic results without removing a layer of the disc. Quick and easy 30-60 second process, depending on degree of

[Videolib] Question about PPR for Sometimes in April, Raoul Peck (DVD, 2005)

2013-03-13 Thread Borden, Lisa M.
All: Our school is interested in putting on a public screening of this movie so I'm researching how to get a copy of this DVD with PPR so we can show the film at our upcoming event during the second week of April. The HBO site indicates it's on back-order and I've contacted HBO customer

Re: [Videolib] Question about PPR for Sometimes in April, Raoul Peck (DVD, 2005)

2013-03-13 Thread Fisher, Matthew (HBO)
Lisa- James John Kerigan fields the PPR requests here, his email is james.keri...@hbo.com Warm regards, Matt Fisher HBO Archives -Original Message- From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Borden, Lisa M. Sent: Wednesday,

Re: [Videolib] Question about PPR for Sometimes in April, Raoul Peck (DVD, 2005)

2013-03-13 Thread Borden, Lisa M.
Thanks, Matt! Lisa M. Borden Serials Electronic Resources Librarian, Section Head UTEP Library - Acquisitions PH: (915) 747-6709 E-Mail: lmbor...@utep.edu -Original Message- From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Fisher,