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scratchy

Sanwa CD-RE1AT Puts Shine Back on Scuffed-Up CDs, Automagically

CDs and DVDs tend not to last long in my house... but since I just fling them in a pile in the cupboard, that's entirely my fault. The Sanwa CD-RE1AT might be just the ticket, though: it works on 8cm or 12cm CDs, DVDs and BDs. With a push of a button it removes dust, fingerprints and "oily spots" from discs, and with the "repair" button it solves skipping problems and coats the discs with a protective layer, without grinding. Available now for $79. If only it found missing CD case inserts too, it'd be perfect. [Akihabaranews]

3:17 AM on Wed Jul 2 2008
By Kit Eaton
1,558 views, 30 comments

Latest by Gervy: Another good method for light scratches is a soft toothbrush and regular standard toothpaste (not gel). This works great for glass watch faces as well. No joke! more »

blu-ray

Delkin Archival Gold Blu-Ray Discs Keep Your Data Good for Two Centuries

Manufacturers are powering up on their Blu-ray disc development, now the format war's over: just two weeks ago we had the 6x speed ones, and now Delkin has these archive-quality discs. According to Delkin they're the first BDs "guaranteed to preserve data safely for over 200 years" and they use some sort of patented phase-change tech to make the discs resistant to UV degradation. They're also 25GB, 4x speed burnable and have an anti-scratch coating. You're only going to want to preserve really important stuff on them though: a ten-pack will cost you $250. Now, to find a Blu-ray player that'll last two centuries... [Reghardware]

8:00 PM on Sun Jun 29 2008
By Kit Eaton
2,047 views, 22 comments

Latest by shenanigans: who burns anything anymore? External hard disks anyone? more »

home entertainment

Microsoft Offering Disc Replacements For Scratched Halo 3 Limited Edition

If your Halo 3 Limited Edition discs are scratched—like ours were—you can get a replacement disc by filling out a form and sending your disc back to Microsoft. Of course, this will take up to two weeks for delivery—not counting the time it takes for your disc to get to Microsoft—which may be too long to go without your Halo fix. Either way, it's free until 12/31/07. [Xbox - Thanks Joseph M!]

3:42 PM on Tue Sep 25 2007
By Jason Chen
4,543 views, 22 comments

Latest by Amiash is Walking: @TripZ: i agree with you in some points. we could not blame MS for all the shits that has been going on, in my opinionevery company now will compromise thier product and quality control over "cost-effective alternatives" that's reality... *sigh* more »

windows

Microsoft Offering Vista-to-XP Downgrade Option to Anyone, Not Just OEMs

While many sites today are claiming that MS is only offering Vista-to-XP downgrade discs to OEMs, CNet Asia found out that Microsoft support will allow anybody with a copy of Vista Ultimate or Business to call and request a downgrade disc themselves, just like it says in the license terms. So there you have it, any Joe Schmo can pick up a Vista downgrade disc as long as they have a nice enough version of Vista. [CNet]

3:14 PM on Mon Sep 24 2007
By blongo3
50,505 views, 26 comments

Latest by n/a: You can't blame the peripheral people. Drivers are available on their sites. However, there is a trick to installing the drivers that MS does not tell people about. As for Leopard, they have their own problems installing drivers--a trick involved more »

audio cd (case)

Talking CD Cases From Pre>Vu

These talking CD cases allow you to record a 60-second message, which can be played back to your heart's content. There's plenty of applications for this, like annoying marketing material, and, um... annoying marketing material.
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12:21 PM on Thu Aug 30 2007
By msparkes
1,572 views, 31 comments

Latest by plm: @kahri: that is what they can be used for. record company has to take the punt as retailers are out to lunch. buying music has not changed since 45rpm and they wonder why nobody goes into record stores. Tower used more »

gadgets

Spinning Disc CD Player Cuts Like a Saw

If you're still not quite enamored with online music stores like iTunes and prefer to get your music in hard copy format, here's a ridiculous CD player design. Called The Spinning Disc, this player simulates an electric table saw with your CD, which means you're getting a visual as well as an audio show. Kinda. More »

6:31 PM on Fri Feb 9 2007
By Jason Chen
1,575 views, 17 comments