I have searched online and came across no conclusive answers...
I have a dvd that is only about 3 years old and I've watched it several times (ok lots of times). Now, it seems to either be stalling or pixelating (or both). I am quite careful in handling my dvds. I have tried cleaning it (even though there are no apparent scratches), cleaning the DVD player and I have played it on 3 different players with the same results. Do DVDs wear thin with use like a VHS tape? I have thought of making copies of each and every one of my dvds, but since I have over 700, that seems like too big of a chore.
2006-10-06 15:05:00 · 3 answers · asked by bc_grl68 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
To add to my question: is that saying that all DVDs have a shelf life or does it wear away because of usage?
2006-10-08 08:22:15 · update #1
Yes. Each DVD has a certain amount of hours that it can play. Once, my family and I went to Vegas and we didn't realize that our "Phantom of the Opera" DVD was still playing! It played about 8 times while we were gone! Now, it doesn't play very well, but it's okay! So watch out!
2006-10-06 15:29:21 · answer #1 · answered by chaos causer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DVD/CDs can go bad like any other media.
It depends on the initial quality of the disc, the storage temperature, exposure to sunlight, etc.
The expected life of most CD/DVD discs is 3-6 years.
2006-10-06 15:13:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the DVD itself, if you have used a cheap DVD's for burning then it gets wear-out fast. Usually it lasts long if it is a good one.
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2006-10-06 15:18:55 · answer #3 · answered by harsoni 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋