Imation Announces New Defender CD/DVD Media

There are several good reasons why people choose blank CD and DVD discs for data storage. They are portable, inexpensive, and they hold a lot of information. But what if you need to keep that information secure? Most people wouldn’t choose an optical disc as their first choice for secure data storage, but Imation is [...]

Buyer’s Guide to Printable CD Media

There’s an old saying that “first impressions are lasting impressions.” It is important for every company or organization to make a strong first impression, no matter what industry you are in. It doesn’t matter if you are a small community church or a Fortune 100 company: if you hand your customers and clients a poorly [...]

Stand Out with Colored LightScribe CD-R Media

Since we began carrying LightScribe-compatible duplicators and media earlier this year, a number of customers have contacted us with questions about LightScribe technology. One of the most frequently asked questions is about the discs themselves. Are there other colors available besides gold? You bet there are!
The LightScribe process begins with specially coated CD-R and DVD-R [...]

Taiyo Yuden Media Renamed JVC Advanced Media

Late last year, I reported on Taiyo Yuden’s acquisition of a controlling stake in JVC’s optical media division. The big surprise came when Taiyo Yuden announced that all of its media sold around the world would be transitioning to a new name: JVC Advanced Media. This is because Taiyo Yuden also purchased the rights to [...]

USDM Super CD/DVD Media Is A Super Value

For many years, the task of buying blank CD and DVD media was like living in Alaska: it was a world of extremes. Just like the temperatures in Alaska range from very comfortable to below freezing, the same is true for media prices. Shoppers could either pay a high price for the best media available, [...]