Posted by John on 09/08/05 11:43

"nb" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:ftLTe.28726$xl6.3930@tornado.tampabay.rr.com...
> <p_aule@webtv.net> wrote in message
> news:26121-431F5263-31@storefull-3256.bay.webtv.net...
> Received a SONY DVD 3" disc Camcorder with
>
> If you use good quality dvd media, dvd's should outlast tape. By how
> much, I don't think anyone knows an exact answer to that question.
>
>

Have a look for a thread entitled "Sony DCR-HC19E in
news:uk.rec.video.digital and you will see that the above statement is not
quite correct. Tape WILL last for many, many years but there are SERIOUS
issues with the longevity of home-burnt optical discs.

John.

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