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The CD-R Lifetime Myth
Thursday, 22 April 2004 Â 20:20 GMT < Prev Next >
There is an interesting story today in the UK newspaper, The Independent, about the claims manufacturers make about the lifespan of their CD-R's. They are the easiest means of archiving digital photographs today, but if disc is useless after 2 years, perhaps another archival medium is required. If CD-R is still your chosen media, then purchase the best, record at the recommened speed for your drive, and store in a cool dry environment.

http://news.independent.co.uk/world/science_technology/story.jsp?story=513486 (Open in New Window)

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Topic - Did ya catch this at dpreview ? - Joe M 11:51:27 04/26/04 (0)

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