Scratchless Discs

[rostasi]

Not sure if it's worth a buck a disc,

but here's an interesting product that

uses a combo of a harder polymer and raised bumps

on the outer edge that's supposed to make it

harder to scratch your optical discs.

Scratchless Discs

Anyone try these yet?

Rod

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[JohnS]

They are unlikely to be grand-kid proof looking at the state of their game discs.

[Christiern]

Looks like a short-lived gimmick.

[mgraham333]

I stopped renting DVDs some time ago because of scratched discs. The policy at "MattBuster" would be - If you lay the disc on any surface other than the tray of your player or its case you buy the disc

Some of the discs looked like the previous renter strapped them on to the bottom of their shoes and walked in the parking lot out to their car.

I just don't get it. What the f@ck is so complicated about using discs?

Take it out of its case

Put it in the player

Enjoy

Take it out of the player

Put it back in its case

That said, I wouldn't mind the tougher polymer. I've had a disc or two get scratched from a slip and fall, or an aging slot loader. I read an article about this tougher polymer some time ago. I wonder if any of the manufacturers are using it yet in pre-recorded discs.

[CJ Shearn]

most people don't know how to take care of stuff or don't care.

[WD45]

I am going to buy a bench grinder, some buffer wheels and some polishing compound, and do this up myself. Something like this: