[filmscanners] Re: CD RW Problem

["Arthur Entlich" <artistic-1@shaw.ca>]

Hi Tim,

DO you know where i can get some solid info on the longevity of CD-RW
versus CD-R?

The CD-RW technology is based on the original Phase change technology
used on the Panasonic designed PD disks.  They gave those disks up to
something like 10,000 writes and at least 40 years shelf life.  I've
heard of CD-Rs developing errors in a matter of months if exposed to
light or read regularly.

I'd like to find out if CDRW is indeed unreliable for storage, as right
now, I have been using them for nearly all my storage needs.

Art

Tim Atherton wrote:

> okay, i should read the posts properly (I'm having the same discussion on
> another list...)
>
> DON'T use CD-RW'S  for long term storage - full stop. they won't last at
> all - as well all the cd direct stuff is correct.
>
> use only high quality cd-r's
>
> tim
>
>
>


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