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=Basics= | =Basics= | ||
*This page aims to go over the various ways of packaging Optical Discs such as [[CDs]] [[DVDs]] and [[Blu-Rays]] / [[M-Disc]] | *This page aims to go over the various ways of packaging Optical Discs such as [[CDs]] [[DVDs]] and [[Blu-Rays]] / [[M-Disc]] | ||
=Options= | |||
== [[Jewel Case]] == | |||
*A Plastic Case that is pretty rigid, and outside of potentially shattering the disc when removing it, shouldn't damage the disc | |||
==Digipack== | |||
*Essentially a cardboard "book" that has a divot and spindle similar to that of a Jewel Case | |||
*Cheaper/Lighter (and in the case of Music/Video releases it can have artwork and such), but not as durable | |||
==STiL CD Case== | |||
*Marketed for archival use | |||
*Made of Polypropylene, but supposedly a better mechanism for releasing the disc (to prevent shatter), and larger gaps to prevent scraping | |||
==Sleeves== | |||
*Due to the risk of scratching the disc these aren't advisable, although for casual use of easily replaceable things it isn't a big deal | |||
*Can be plastic, paper, or cardboard | |||
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Revision as of 18:34, 29 April 2024
Basics
- This page aims to go over the various ways of packaging Optical Discs such as CDs DVDs and Blu-Rays / M-Disc
Options
Jewel Case
- A Plastic Case that is pretty rigid, and outside of potentially shattering the disc when removing it, shouldn't damage the disc
Digipack
- Essentially a cardboard "book" that has a divot and spindle similar to that of a Jewel Case
- Cheaper/Lighter (and in the case of Music/Video releases it can have artwork and such), but not as durable
STiL CD Case
- Marketed for archival use
- Made of Polypropylene, but supposedly a better mechanism for releasing the disc (to prevent shatter), and larger gaps to prevent scraping
Sleeves
- Due to the risk of scratching the disc these aren't advisable, although for casual use of easily replaceable things it isn't a big deal
- Can be plastic, paper, or cardboard