Hi all, Does anyone have data/statistics on the durability of MOD DVDs vs. "regular" pressed DVDs, especially in a high-circulation environment?
I've had a couple MOD discs recently which have become irreparably damaged after 10 - 20 circs (whereas, with a bit of luck and routine maintenance, a pressed DVD can circ several hundred times). It could be coincidence, but my gut feeling is that these burned discs don't last nearly as long as their pressed brethren. We only have a handful in our collection (too small a sample size to draw any meaningful conclusions, I think), so I'm hoping some of you might have some hard (or hard-ish) data you could share. Do you notice a significant difference in MOD durability? Are any of the studios somehow producing a more durable MOD product than the others? Any feedback appreciated (on- or off-list). Thanks in advance, -Greg Williams West Linn Public Library ________________________________ [cid:[email protected]] Greg Williams [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Librarian II 1595 Burns St. West Linn, OR 97068 P: (503) 742-8591 F: (503) 656-2746 Web: westlinnoregon.gov<http://westlinnoregon.gov> West Linn Sustainability Please consider the impact on the environment before printing a paper copy of this email. Public Records Law Disclosure This e-mail is subject to the State Retention Schedule and may be made available to the public.
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