What's the best media for archiving - Club CDFreaks

RyeSky · 20-02-2007

I was curious what the best type of media is for archiving, more specifically how long it will last. DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD RAM, those DVD DL discs, etc. I've really only used the first two. Thanks for any responses.

RyeSky · 20-02-2007

Also, are there other types of storage media that last longer than optical, for example flash drives.

easterbunny · 20-02-2007

well lto ultrium tapes are very reliable , but the drive itself is quite expensive

*Chuck44* · 23-02-2007

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Originally Posted by RyeSky

I was curious what the best type of media is for archiving, more specifically how long it will last. DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD RAM, those DVD DL discs, etc. I've really only used the first two. Thanks for any responses.

You might want to have a look through this thread.

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RyeSky New on Forum Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 18	Re: What's the best media for archiving Also, are there other types of storage media that last longer than optical, for example flash drives.

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easterbunny CD Freaks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 724	Re: What's the best media for archiving well lto ultrium tapes are very reliable , but the drive itself is quite expensive

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