How many DVDs required for Windows 8 backup?
I've been going computer nuts over the past several weeks. First, an iPad and now a new Toshiba laptop with windows 8 OS. I want to back up the Toshiba while still new and would like to ask if any of ...
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1492 wrote:
Best to store DVDs upright, in moderate temps and in a relatively low humidity environment, away from UV light sources.
DVD recordable life spans have been estimated to be from 15-40+ years(80%) from accelerated life testing, depending on quality of discs and recording. Less than 15 years for 20% of DVD-R/DVD+R. DVD-RW discs recorded the longest lifetime of about 30-45+ years. Both according to the OSTA.
Good info. Thanks. I guess the fact I'm visiting humid Florida isn't going to do my DVD's any good. :B Will be heading west for drier air in a few months.
