[OPLINLIST] Scratched DVD's

[Douglas Eric Anderson]

In general, from what I have read, DVDs scratch about as easily as CDs --
but because of the greater information density of the medium, a scratched
DVD is MUCH more likely to have problems playing than a scratched CD.

In other words, perhaps your CDs get just as scratched, but the scratching
isn't noticed as much, because the CDs remain playable, whereas the DVDs
do not; DVDs are much less forgiving of damage..




Brenda Hauck said:
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We have been having a problem with DVD's coming back VERY scratched up. 
Other staff members have suggested that the patrons are abusing them, but
I think there is something else going on.  Our music CD's do not get
scratched up like our DVD's.  I tend to wonder if it has something to do
with the DVD player.  Does anyone else have this problem and/or do you
know what causes it?  Our method of repair doesn't seem to work well
either (Skip Doctor CD & DVD Repair Device.)  TIA for any info. you
can provide.


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Douglas Eric Anderson
Reference Coordinator
Ashtabula County District Library
http://www.acdl.info/