subject: Compact Discs Are Sensitive To Many Things Such As Scratches, Sunlight And Even Dust So It Is Very I [print this page] A compact disc is different from a DVD in that it only has a capacity of 800 megabytes while a DVD has a capacity of 4.7 gigabytes which is much larger compared to the latter. For whatever reason you choose to use either of them, you need to provide protective gear for them to avoid any damage to the discs. There are many kinds of CD & DVD Packaging available for the discs depending on how you want to carry or cover them. There are jewel cases that can carry a single disc or two of them in the same case. The jewel case consist of a plastic case that contains an inside liner which can be written on for notes and a back tray card that can be used to write things on as well. This kind of case is best for carrying disc because they do not come into contact with either dust or fingerprints. The tray card and liner can also provide cover from direct sunlight and since the plastic case can be closed by pressing it together, the discs are protected from falling too. The jewel case is a three piece case.
There is the clear plastic disc case which is a one piece cases and made from flexible plastic. The clear plastic case opens like a book and can be used to hold and carry the CD or the DVD discs. The material used for making this kind of case is flexible and hence cannot break even when slightly bent. This makes a great kind of case for mailing discs to customers or other people. This is because while the discs are transported they may be squeezed against each other or against other goods and undergo a lot of strain but with this case, the end receiver of the disc gets them without any damage on them. This case has also a print insert where you can write information about the disc content or address of the receiver. CDs and DVDs can be very useful in duplicating their content because you can make copies quite easily without any problem. Many player nowadays are made being able to play files or open files from a disc either a CD or DVD. These discs have revolutionized the way people store information and how data is transferred over the years since they were invented. With the discs, you are able to store your music, video files or any other information on them and since they are small but have large capacities, avoid clustering your home or office with records.
DVD disc are commonly carried using DVD cases which are made from sturdy plastic. There is a locking hub that locks the DVD disc onto the case and avoids it from moving unnecessarily inside. There is a clear plastic sheet in the case that holds wrapped cover to protect the DVD disc from getting further scratches while inside. The DVD case can open just like a book and there are some that carry two discs while others a single DVD disc alone. Blue-ray discs can be carried using the similar cases used for carrying DVD disc. Some of the simplest forms of packaging for discs are the CD and DVD sleeves which are made from paper or polythene material. These packaging disc cases allow the discs to slide in and out from an opening cut from one side of the disc. These are the most common disc packaging kinds used by many people. They have a soft less abrasive side that is inside which is the side that holds the disc.