Comments on: 5 Reasons Paper Sleeves Are Better Than Jewel Cases http://www.pcmech.com/article/5-reasons-paper-sleeves-are-better-than-jewel-cases/ Helping Normal People Get Their Geek On Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:13:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Synapse Syndromehttp://www.pcmech.com/article/5-reasons-paper-sleeves-are-better-than-jewel-cases/comment-page-1/#comment-26007 Synapse Syndrome Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:28:35 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/5-reasons-paper-sleeves-are-better-than-jewel-cases/#comment-26007 What about it being better for the environment too? It's a shame that Sony did not make Blu-Ray discs out of paper as well, in the end, like they had investigated in doing early on. What about it being better for the environment too? It’s a shame that Sony did not make Blu-Ray discs out of paper as well, in the end, like they had investigated in doing early on.

]]> By: Sage Crispinhttp://www.pcmech.com/article/5-reasons-paper-sleeves-are-better-than-jewel-cases/comment-page-1/#comment-25853 Sage Crispin Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:54:23 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/5-reasons-paper-sleeves-are-better-than-jewel-cases/#comment-25853 Yes, I always wondered about the flexing. I also have wondered why some clever engineer can't design a jewel case that works like a DVD case-poke the center spindle and the disk pops free.... Yes, I always wondered about the flexing. I also have wondered why some clever engineer can’t design a jewel case that works like a DVD case-poke the center spindle and the disk pops free….

]]> By: SAPhttp://www.pcmech.com/article/5-reasons-paper-sleeves-are-better-than-jewel-cases/comment-page-1/#comment-25815 SAP Tue, 09 Jun 2009 22:07:31 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/5-reasons-paper-sleeves-are-better-than-jewel-cases/#comment-25815 There's a possible issue with paper or card sleeves, which is that some types give off acid vapour which can degrade the CDs. There’s a possible issue with paper or card sleeves, which is that some types give off acid vapour which can degrade the CDs.

]]> By: Rich Mengahttp://www.pcmech.com/article/5-reasons-paper-sleeves-are-better-than-jewel-cases/comment-page-1/#comment-25807 Rich Menga Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:41:49 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/5-reasons-paper-sleeves-are-better-than-jewel-cases/#comment-25807 You're screwed using any, actually. With the jewel cases you have to slightly bend the disc when pulled to take it out of the case. This doesn't scratch it but can cause tiny fractures. With binders the cotton side is fine but the plastic sticks over time, forcing you to pull the disc out which can bend and fracture it.The best of the best concerning disc protection are sleeves with cotton inserts on the front and rear. There's no bending or scratching whatsoever at any time. You’re screwed using any, actually. With the jewel cases you have to slightly bend the disc when pulled to take it out of the case. This doesn’t scratch it but can cause tiny fractures. With binders the cotton side is fine but the plastic sticks over time, forcing you to pull the disc out which can bend and fracture it.

The best of the best concerning disc protection are sleeves with cotton inserts on the front and rear. There’s no bending or scratching whatsoever at any time.

]]> By: Sage Crispinhttp://www.pcmech.com/article/5-reasons-paper-sleeves-are-better-than-jewel-cases/comment-page-1/#comment-25803 Sage Crispin Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:59:16 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/5-reasons-paper-sleeves-are-better-than-jewel-cases/#comment-25803 But, but, but... Didn't you say "scratch easily, have inferior life span"? That's why I've always used Jewel cases, or the loose leaf type binders for my disks-to protect them. When I buy software, the first thing I do is throw out the paper sleeve. Actually I put them in a drawer to give to my "friends". But, but, but…
Didn’t you say “scratch easily, have inferior life span”? That’s why I’ve always used Jewel cases, or the loose leaf type binders for my disks-to protect them. When I buy software, the first thing I do is throw out the paper sleeve. Actually I put them in a drawer to give to my “friends”.

]]> By: DeAnnhttp://www.pcmech.com/article/5-reasons-paper-sleeves-are-better-than-jewel-cases/comment-page-1/#comment-25801 DeAnn Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:25:33 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/5-reasons-paper-sleeves-are-better-than-jewel-cases/#comment-25801 I totally agree. The paper sleeves take less space, lighter in weight, and easier to store. It's all good. I totally agree. The paper sleeves take less space, lighter in weight, and easier to store. It’s all good.

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