After much experimenting, we settled on the Amaray (as opposed to Amaray II) cases offered through www.showcases1.com<http://www.showcases1.com/> The hub release button grips tightly when engaged, releases easily and decisively when pushed. Best of all, there is a raised lip around the edge of the disc which makes prying the disc off physically impossible--until that button is pushed, then it's easy as pie.
Disc hub damage is pretty much nil with these cases--we HIGHLY recommend them. http://www.showcases1.com/shop/ecom-prodshow/zjdvd1.html <http://www.showcases1.com/> <http://www.showcases1.com/> Michael Logan Acquisitions and Technical Services Humboldt County Library (707) 269-1962 ________________________________ From: [email protected] [[email protected]] on behalf of [email protected] [[email protected]] Sent: Friday, May 27, 2011 12:46 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Videolib] DVD cases Many of our DVD cases are in sad shape. They are cracked, will not open or close properly and in many cases the hub no longer works and so the DVD is loose in the case. I am willing to spend money on top quality cases that will actually last. These ones from Gaylord looked better than average but I thought I would poll this list and see if there is a gold standard for cases other than the cheap ones most distributors use. Matthew http://www.gaylord.com/adblock.asp?abid=6342 Matthew Wright Head of Collection Development and Instructional Services William S. Boyd School of Law University of Nevada Las Vegas 4505 Maryland Parkway, Box 451080 Las Vegas, NV 89154-1080 (702) 895-2409; (702) 895-2410 (fax)
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