Thought I'd chime in with our RTI experiences, to provide a counterpoint
to the positives mentioned so far. We had an EcoSmart hybrid
something-or-other (didn't match any single machine in the catalog or
training dvds) that gave us repeated problems over the course of two
years -- constant problems with suction, motor performance, you name
it. Our experiences with service were less than ideal as well. We were
told to maintain the machine in some pretty onerous ways (backing all
fluids out between uses, making it a very time-intensive process; using
toothpicks and Vaseline to ensure that components didn't get clogged,
etc.). The machine was sent back for repair on several occasions -- not
a simple thing given its size and weight. In short, it was out of order
much more than it was working. Finally, after some wrangling, a new
machine was sent to us. It has been working well so far (knock wood),
but yes, it does involve a number of different solutions and parts and
is not the most intuitive machine to operate.
Best,
*************************
Meghann Matwichuk, M.S.
Associate Librarian
Instructional Media Collection Department
Morris Library, University of Delaware
181 S. College Ave.
Newark, DE 19717
(302) 831-1475
http://www.lib.udel.edu/ud/instructionalmedia/
On 11/16/2010 10:15 AM, Jaeschke, Myles wrote:
I agree with Jane. RTI make a great machine. We have three of them
in our system, including a Eco-Senior which recycles the water and can
work on up to 50 discs in a single session (without reloading).
RTI machines are not cheap and do not fit everyone's budget, but I
believe they are the best product on the market. Their service
center has always been more than helpful in troubleshooting the
machines when repairs/tweaks are necessary.
All the best,
Myles Jaeschke
Tulsa City County Library
Media Collections
*From:* [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]] *On Behalf Of *Hutchison,
Jane
*Sent:* Tuesday, November 16, 2010 8:28 AM
*To:* [email protected]
*Subject:* Re: [Videolib] Disc resurfacing units?
We also use RTI's DiskChek and we love it. Like Judy stated below, it
does involve gallon bottles, but it's set up in a carrel with the
bottle underneath and it's used quite a bit. It has extended the life
of our disks as well and much better than the dry methods we had
previously used.
Jane B. Hutchison
Associate Director
Past President
Instruction & Research Technology CCUMC:
Leadership in Media & Academic Technology
William Paterson University
http://www.ccumc.org
Wayne, NJ 07470
973-720-2980 (work)
973-418-7727 (cell)
973-720-2585 (facs)
[email protected]
*From:* [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]] *On Behalf Of *Shoaf,Judith P
*Sent:* Tuesday, November 16, 2010 8:20 AM
*To:* [email protected]
*Subject:* Re: [Videolib] Disc resurfacing units?
I had a grant a few years ago and bought an Eco-Smart from RTI. Like
the one described below, it has various systems for various
media/kinds of scratches, and it does involve gallon bottles of
solution and drainage. It does a wonderful job, and has made for
friendly relations with the actual media library (which was part of my
purpose) as well as extending the life of our disks, which are
sometimes a bit rare.
Usually I wait until I have a few to do before setting it up.
Judy Shoaf
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VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues
relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control,
preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and
related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective
working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication
between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and
distributors.
