For me, three aspects of the VMI Buffing machine move it to the "if I
can only have one unit" category:
1. Very easy and fast to use. If a patron had problems playing a disc,
we can buff it for him in literally one minute. And that takes care of
at least 90 percent of the reported problems. The RTI takes longer to
run and requires mixing chemicals and emptying buckets,
2. Can train anyone to use the machine in about 5 minutes. Not so with
the RTI, and
2. Does not remove layers of the disc. Each RTI resurfacing shortens the
life expectancy of the disc.
As I said, the RTI products are great. I've used them for 22 years.
We've only had the VMI for a year so I can't speak to longevity.
Our DiscChek is about 7 years old. Our first TapeChek, with minor
repairs, lasted about 15 years.
Glad we can have both, more than paid for themselves in the first year
of operation.
Best wishes,
Mike
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Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:49:43 +0000
From: "Seay, Jared Alexander"<[email protected]>
Subject:Re: [Videolib] Recommendations on DVD scratch/repair machine
or system
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Thanks for the response. Looks like the RTI machines have more chatter so far. We just received a
flyer to purchase a VMI Hybrid machine for a "mere" $1,600.00. Though it is probably a
good investment, that sounded a bit steep. But, then one does get what one pays for usually. So,
I want to optimize our purchase with the best machine for the least money. But, I don't want to go
"cheap." In the past we have use the standard manual disc scratch remover things for
about $30 bucks or so. Mixed results with that. Not really satisfactory.
Mike, you recommend the VMI over the RTI machine. Does it really do a better
job? Is it more reliable? I assume it might at least be more durable. Thanks
for the info.
Jared
Jared Alexander Seay
Reference Librarian
Head, Media Collections
Addlestone Library
College of Charleston
Charleston SC 29424
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