CD Lifetime?


Just saw this press release regarding 24K gold CDs for archival purposes with a lifetime of 300 years, with the implication that a "normal" CDR has a lifetime of only 6 years.

http://www.macsimumnews.com/index.php/archive/kodak_releases_new_archival_cds_dvds/

Any idea what the lifespan of a commercial CD is? Since many of mine are closing in on 25 years old, starts having some relevance... Maybe another argument for burning them all to hard drive, although I've still be viewing my collection as a "backup-backup." Anyone notice any aging effects on their collections?
edesilva

Showing 1 response by dred

You must be kidding-I changed to CDR from cassette for compilations because I thought they would last longer.
This is a shock.
I read all the magazines and have never read this.
I am thankful for this forum.