ive herd they last around ten years if kept outta sunlight and in a cool dark place.i wonna back all my movies up.ive already backt up 80 gbs so far.
2007-11-10 20:54:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
I guarantee it's longer than that if cared for. I still have CD's I've had for almost 20 years. I've never had one go bad.
2007-11-10 21:03:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi
There's no physical contact between the laser and the medium so theoretically they could last for a very long time. The only issues are in handling; scratches, etc.
Once a dvd is scratched you can take it to (many) local video shops and they can resurface the dvd to remove scratches. This can be done 3-4 times for light scratches.
So there you go. In theory your dvds can last a very long time indeed. It comes down to how carefully you look after them.
Also, bear in mind that in 2-3 years the new high-def player/recorders will be mainstream on pc's and you will be able to back up a number of dvd's for each high-def disk. I imagine that in another 10 years or so the format will change again. (Dvd's were only invented in 1991).
2007-11-10 21:04:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the quality of the CD/DVD. The movies and audio CDs you buy at the store can probably last 10 years, but the ones you buy to burn on can last from 3-5 years depending on it's quality.
Its hard to find out the quality of the disc nowadays too because you're never really sure who made them.... it could be from the same place/plant for you know....
2007-11-10 20:59:02 · answer #3 · answered by mi deng 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very short as a bunch of unburns, once burned it gives about 5 years in a cared office condition.
2007-11-10 22:31:20 · answer #4 · answered by Andy T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im not sure that the exact time is known
backing up to DVD/CD is a good idea
you could always back up to a external Hard Drive to just to make sure
2007-11-10 21:01:34 · answer #5 · answered by whatanidname 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋