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CDs and DVDs: Taking Care of Them As a rule, optical discs -- CDs, CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, CD-RWs, and the many variants of DVDs -- are much more durable than some other types of data storage, such as floppy disks. In fact, the first batch of audio CDs produced in 1980 are claimed to last for 100 years (for more on the history of CDs, visit this page). However, this doesn't mean that you're free to abuse your optical discs. Improper handling and usage leads to scratched, broken, or dirty discs. Learn to take care of your discs here. HD-DVD vs. Blu-Ray: The Great Optical Disc Battle Two new players in the optical storage scene have arrived -- HD-DVD and Blu-Ray, and they're both out to claim the mantle of the true successor to DVD. What are their basic features, and how well do they match up against each other? Who are the big players in the industry that support these formats?

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