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Originally Posted by Audy O
So I can sleep at night, I do 3 back-ups:
1. Hard Drive
2. DVD-R (Brand 1)
3. DVD-R (Brand 2 or different production run than #2)
My thinking is that even the high quality brands can have a bad run in production so I try to use two different brands or at least a different production run of the same brand.
Audy O
I was going to mention the exact same thing.
I back up to just DVD-R for the things that aren't that important and simple safetys, or before I consolidate.
I back up to HD and DVD for most things that are important.
And for the real important things I go to two DVDs and hard drive.
I also think it's a descent idea to not use any file compression or proprietary programs. I mostly use Toast.
I also use the larger size jewel cases, so that no part of the dvd other than the inner ring is touching anything.
Keeping it out of the sun probably isn't a bad idea either.
I haven't had one single problem in the discs that I have had to reload.
TDK dvds from costco are a good deal and seem to be of good quality. I stopped using Ty Yuden DVDs after receiving some shady batches.