Introduction The longevity of recordable compact discs (CD-Rs), recordable digital versatile discs (DVD±Rs) Endnote 1 and recordable Blu-rays (BD-Rs) is uncertain, leading to a widespread lack of ...

DVD players first entered the scene in 1996 in Japan. The capacity of the original DVD (Digital Video Disc), single-sided, single-layer DVD-1, was 1.46 GB.

More like this Acer Expands QD-OLED Monitor Lineup with Predator X32 X2 and X27U X1 Many physical media enthusiasts may be familiar with DVD rot even if you don't know that exact term. The overall ...

After first learning about this issue, Draper told me, “I did the mad panic check of every single disc, one at a time.” The problem is, DVD rot is not always going to show up the same way.

But even if it isn’t, the fact a new player is coming in any region is good. As much as we like to believe it, the U.S. is not the middle of the universe, and the inclusion of other areas of the ...

Warner Home Video was forced to finally issue a statement, which came with a promise to replace as many damaged products as they could. Their statement begins, “Warner Bros. Home Entertainment is ...

CDs and DVDs are (or rather were) great for storage, but they can be affected by disc rot, a form of physical deterioration that affects optical discs, causing them to become unreadable over time ...

Disc rot can be postponed by keeping your collection in a cool, dry, environment free of humidity, out of UV light, and sealed to prevent oxidation.

Sony says DVDs have a life expectancy of 30 to 100 years if cared for properly, but for some reason WB movies sold during that 3-year period are more vulnerable to disc rot, or DVD rot.

DVDs might be a thing of the past, but if you're someone who kept your collection, you'll want to check if they've fallen victim to disc rot -- especially if they are titles distributed by Warner ...

Disc decay is not unique to Warner Bros. DVDs, but is a problem that can affect any optical format, including CD, Blu-ray, and even older LaserDiscs. Exposure to moisture, sudden temperature ...