I am transfering my VHS video collection to DVD as soon I won't be able to play the tapes when the video breaks and can't buy a new one. Some of my tapes are over 25 years old and still play well. But how long will the DVD last?
2006-12-30 08:07:53 · 11 answers · asked by bwadsp 5 in Consumer Electronics ➔ TiVO & DVRs
He's not asking how long the format will be viable commercially - he's asking how long the media itself will last. Both HD-DVD and BluRay are backward-compatible, which means that players for both formats will play standard DVDs and DVDRs as well. Not to mention the fact that most consumers are going to wait until one format becomes dominant (Digital Compact Cassette and Minidisk, anyone?)
2006-12-30 08:17:18 · answer #1 · answered by filmokc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The dvd will last for the next 7 years as the blue ray will come into effect or the transportable memory system comes into effect with the new video system if you think these are cool ideas philips are bringing out a paper thin tv screen that within the the next twelve year will be afordable for £100 for a 42 inch
2006-12-30 16:13:01 · answer #2 · answered by The real quagmire BBC Three 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So long s you take care of the DVD it should last for life. Keep them out of direct sunlight as DVD-R is more likely to be afected by light than pressed dvd.
One of the formats is suppose to be slightly better for long term storage as the thickness of plastic over the layer is thicker but I can't remember if it is DVD+R or DVD-R however I don't think it is much of a problem. Also if storage time is most important it would be worth paying extra for dvds with a lifetime guarantee.
2006-12-30 16:42:29 · answer #3 · answered by Gordon B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will last as long or as short as you want it too...all depends on if you take great care of it or if you throw it on top of the dvd player instead of putting it in the case when you're done with it...
2006-12-30 16:11:04 · answer #4 · answered by Rasta 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With new technology, not very long. Soon only HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc will be the new thing
2006-12-30 16:09:33 · answer #5 · answered by Slim 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Providing you take care of it, forever
The degredation period of a standard DVD is roughly 150 years. Then the plastic coating tend to breka down.
2006-12-30 16:11:34 · answer #6 · answered by wildonestobbe 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Life expectancy for DVD-R media is 100 years
2006-12-30 16:09:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Theoretically, forever.
You do need to look after them though. You can't get them scratched too much or store them too close to magnetic fields.
2006-12-30 16:10:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They should last forever as long as you take care of them!
2006-12-30 16:10:08 · answer #9 · answered by molliehollie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
on average about 90mins but some may be longer or shorter
2006-12-30 16:17:46 · answer #10 · answered by species8472 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋