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Title:Welcome to the CD Notes Conference
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Created:Mon Feb 17 1986
Last Modified:Fri Mar 03 1989
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:1517
Total number of notes:13349

1158.0. "Alternate CD Storage Ideas" by FGVAXZ::LAING (Jim*261-2194*DEC MemorabiliaCollector) Mon Apr 18 1988 15:07

    I am working on a few alternate storage forms for CDs.  In conducting
    my patent search, I was amazed to discover that MANY alternate forms
    of storing the disks (other than Jewel Cases, that is) have been
    patented!  Some are very clever, and seem like great ideas.  Too
    bad only two have made it to market (so far).  It's a bit discouraging
    for me, too, since it means it's not too likely my ideas will make
    it (but I'll keep trying) ...
    
    How many other forms of CD disk storage (NOT jewel-case storage)
    have you seen out there?
    
    			-Jim
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1158.1Some are out thereRHODES::BOYDTue Apr 19 1988 17:3212
    
    	One such item I have seen is called "The CD Wallet" and there
    are several different ones offered by several companies. The one
    I liked the most held ten CDs without the jewel cases, and each
    compartment had a soft valuor like cloth inside. It had a velco
    fastening on the outside which appears to be made out of leather
    or vynil. At about $25. it looks like the best.
    	Others that I have seen had clear (soft) plastic sleaves but
    that did not sound too practical. What if it was accidently left
    in the sun??
    	Donald ;-)
1158.2QUARK::LIONELWe all live in a yellow subroutineTue Apr 19 1988 21:238
    I have a couple of the "thin" CD holders, which are similar to jewel
    boxes but about half the thickness.  The surface where the disc mounts
    is hinged which makes it easier to remove the disc.
    
    SHAPE also has a new jewel box that has some sort of mechanism that
    lifts the CD out of the box when you open it.
    
    					Steve
1158.3Where are these new holders?FGVAXZ::LAINGJim*261-2194*DEC MemorabiliaCollectorThu Apr 21 1988 08:336
    I've seen carboard CD-wallets; where can these other storage forms
    be purchased?  I'd be interested in the smaller-but-like-a-jewel-case,
    and the velour disk holder, in particular.  Also curious about the
    "sleeve" things ... where have you seen these?
    
    	-Jim
1158.4Plastic sleevesQUARK::LIONELWe all live in a yellow subroutineWed May 04 1988 08:0220
    [From an ad on page 60 of the June 1988 "Digital Audio"]
    
    Goodbye Jewel Box, Hello DISCOVER
    
    A space saving alternative to hard plastic compact disc containers.
    Each package contains FIVE clear vinyl jackets plus SIX lint-free,
    non-abrasive liners.  Every jacket can hold up to 2 compact discs
    plus CD booklet.
    
    Send check or money order for $5.95 plus 75 cents handling to:
    
    		Disc Systems Concepts
    		P.O. Box 61031
    		Phoenix, AZ 85082-1031
    
    For more information call toll-free 1-800-458-6407
    
    [From the picture I can see that the liner has space for writing
    notes.]
    				Steve