data is data is data, how long it lasts depends on several factors; the quality of the media, temperature, handling, are the 3 main ones that come to mind.
Curtis Delzer ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gary Wood" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Sent: Saturday, September 08, 2007 12:57 AM Subject: Re: Output format tips needed: >I meant, how much longer does an MP3 CD last, as far as the quality and > preserving data is concerned. Is it possible that the quality will be > preserved for a longer period than for regular audio CD's? > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Curtis Delzer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> > Sent: Friday, September 07, 2007 8:36 PM > Subject: Re: Output format tips needed: > > >> Well, if an mp3 CD handles about 200 songs, a regular cd about 18 to 28 >> or >> even 30 sometimes, that might be a good indicator of the difference. >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Gary Wood" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >> Sent: Friday, September 07, 2007 2:47 PM >> Subject: Re: Output format tips needed: >> >> >>>I wonder if there's any difference between how long an audio CD lasts >>> compared to an MP3 CD! >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Rick Harmon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >>> Sent: Friday, September 07, 2007 11:12 AM >>> Subject: Re: Output format tips needed: >>> >>> >>>>I know one persons opinion doesn't really matter but here I have many >>>>cdr's >>>> that are 7 to 8 years old that have no problems being read. I assume >>>> it >>>> has >>>> a lot to do with the media you use and the quality of your burner. >>>> >>>> Rick >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Visit my webpage and podcast feed at: >>>> http://www.blind-geek-zone.net >>>> and my web Blog at: >>>> http://blind-geek-zone.blogspot.com/ >>>> Join the BGZ mailing list by sending a blank email message to: >>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>> and put subscribe in the subject line. >>>> >>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>> From: "Matthew2007" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>>> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >>>> Sent: Friday, September 07, 2007 9:34 AM >>>> Subject: Re: Output format tips needed: >>>> >>>> >>>> Name one. >>>> >>>> While you're at it, off the top of your head convey some of these well >>>> known >>>> facts. >>>> >>>> Matthew >>>> ---- Original Message ----- >>>> From: "Christopher Bartlett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>>> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >>>> Sent: Friday, September 07, 2007 6:05 AM >>>> Subject: Re: Output format tips needed: >>>> >>>> >>>>> This is a well-known fact about which you can find articles in all >>>>> the major computer mags if you search, and is one of the reasons why, >>>>> with the advent of cheap hard drive space, hard drives are a better >>>>> storage alternative. >>>>> >>>>> Christopher Bartlett >>>>> At 07:45 PM 9/6/2007, you wrote: >>>>>>No flame intended, but why not site these great research sources. >>>>>>Otherwise, >>>>>>your post is just another person's opinion. >>>>>> >>>>>>Thanks, >>>>>>Matthew >>>>>>---- Original Message ----- >>>>>>From: "Whitefang" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>>>>>To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >>>>>>Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 5:48 PM >>>>>>Subject: Re: Output format tips needed: >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> > Hi List: >>>>>> > >>>>>> > Since nobody brought this up, I guess I have to be the one to give >>>>>> > the >>>>>> > bad >>>>>> > news. >>>>>> > >>>>>> >>From my past research; >>>>>> > one. My understanding is that CDR & CDRW DISKS are not recommended >>>>>> > for >>>>>> > storing data on these disks for more than two years. >>>>>> > Two. Also, my research seems to indicate that DVD+/-R & DVD+/-RW >>>>>> > disks >>>>>> > may >>>>>> > be even less stable then CDR/RW disks for long term storage. >>>>>> > >>>>>> > I strongly suggest that you look in to long term storage of what >>>>>> > ever >>>>>> > media >>>>>> > you choose. Please do not flame me. I just thought I let you all >>>>>> > know >>>>>> > what >>>>>> > I >>>>>> > have found in the past. >>>>>> > >>>>>> > I apologize if this is no longer the case. >>>>>> > >>>>>> > Wayne >>>>>> > ----- Original Message ----- >>>>>> > From: "VICTORIA VAUGHAN" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>>>>> > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >>>>>> > Sent: Monday, September 03, 2007 7:28 AM >>>>>> > Subject: Re: Output format tips needed: >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > Hi, If you have a drive that can burn and read both CD and DVD, why >>>>>> > would >>>>>> > it >>>>>> > not be a good idea to store CD music on DVD? Wouldn't you get a >>>>>> > lot >>>>>> > more >>>>>> > music on each disk? >>>>>> > >>>>>> > I'm interested, since I might like to do the same. >>>>>> > >>>>>> > Thanks for your info! 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