Talk:Optical disc packaging/Archive 1

The Jewel Case example picture
The example picture of a jewel case is a slimline case with a black back, not a standard jewel case.

DVD packaging
DVD packaging isn't here... ought to be, no? ---Ransom

Does anyone know who designed the CD jewel case? It would be nice to have a name I could curse the next time I break one.

The inventor of the jewel case is Peter Doodson, a Philips designer who was appointed in 1981 to create a packaging for the newly developed and soon to be introduced Compact Disc.

How about writing the size of a regular DVD case? I sure could use the digits rigt now.

Move to "CD packaging"
I suggest this be moved to CD packaging. Apart from noting a type of CD packaging developed that was first used for DVDs, and the use of a mini-spindle in some DVD cases, there isn't any mention of DVD packaging.

Furthermore, this is an adequate article of its own on CD packaging, and it would not necessarily make sense to "bung in" content on DVD packaging.

zoney &#09827; talk 20:47, 26 January 2006 (UTC)


 * I'd say yes to splitting this article sooner or later. But there needs to be more content for a DVD packaging article or else both articles might get merged again. --87.122.51.37 20:17, 27 July 2006 (UTC)

A lot of information will be lost if types of CD packaging will be moved to one article. --24.192.66.46 (talk) 23:33, 15 October 2009 (UTC)

nice wording
"a circular hub of teeth which grip the disc by its hole" - I wouldn't want to try and say that while I was drunk! :) Stevage 08:21, 13 April 2006 (UTC)

Also, the CD booklet isn't usually 120mm x 120mm. I forget the exact dimensions, but the booklet is supposed to be a little elongated like the case.


 * From my experience of deisgning album art, they are square. -Violask81976 18:27, 11 July 2007 (UTC)


 * I just measured a few standard booklets and indeed they are slightly elongated, by 1/16th of an inch, or 1.6 mm. Nick

Super Jewel Case?
Does anyone have a picture of a super jewel case? To be honest, I am not even sure what the artical means by it. I am guessing it is one of those cases with the rounded corners? Sorry if I am being particularly stupid :) Outlaw of Torn 16:05, 25 December 2006 (UTC)

I don't have any, but if you do a Google image search for "super jewel case" you can see what one looks like. --icorey (talk) 14:02, 18 July 2008 (UTC)

The correct name appears to be Super Jewel BoxSuper Jewel Box UK website and a separate section should be added. This case is becoming ever popular, I suspect due to its robustness for postage/mailing in an age where online purchasing is growing heavily and store purchasing is on the descendant. However, I have no source (only intuition) so would be good if someone could research. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 92.234.8.80 (talk) 06:51, 6 August 2008 (UTC)

dummy discs
It might be worth noting that: the dummy discs that are packaged in cake boxes + 6 year old boy + Apple iMac SuperDrive = a jammed drive that repeatedly fails to eject the dummy disc = $105 repair bill. --159.140.254.10 17:26, 1 June 2007 (UTC)
 * you want wikipedia to warn people about a problem caused by you failing to supervise your child?68.255.172.91 12:06, 13 July 2007 (UTC)

Origin of the name
The stuff about hinges seems very implausible. And according to this article about Peter Doodson, designer of the jewel case, it is so-called because it's shiny. Reilly 22:00, 16 January 2007 (UTC)
 * Added -Violask81976 16:09, 11 July 2007 (UTC)

Super Jewel Case Image
I too thought that the presence of an image would help. But I'm not very good at formatting. I'd be grateful if someone could clear up that mess for me. Thank you!

Recycling information is missing
In many cases, Jewel Cases are not made from recyclable materials. It would be better if this article addressed that issue. --Kbedell 21:29, 12 September 2007 (UTC)
 * As of 2006, CD cases (in 99% of the production) are made from Polypropylene; including the spacers which are often confused for Polystyrene. They are 100% recyclable. Prior to that they were often made from ABS which is also 100% recycalable. --Lostinlodos 21:01, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

LP style cases
There is a sentence talking about American albums that lists albums by two British acts. I assume it is talking about the American releases of these albums. In any case it should be clarified. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 82.41.15.93 (talk) 05:14, 10 April 2008 (UTC)

SVG Images demonstrating sizes??? (Ala Paper sizes, etc.)
I think someone should make an SVG image comparing CD, DVD, BD and LP case sizes, just to give a general idea.

124.176.149.46 (talk) 09:48, 3 November 2008 (UTC)

jewel case wording
"Given the restriction to a common form, manufacturers have sought to compete on cost (rather than via product variation). A form of destructive competition has followed.[citation needed] Although the original CD jewel cases of the 1980s and 1990s were of a higher quality and stiffer design, most jewel cases on the market today are considerably lighter and less durable than the original design. In part, this has been to cater to automated packing machines that prefer lighter boxes. In the worst cases, the rear cover is so spongy, it may be easily bent by hand. Dissatisfaction with lower quality cases provided by recording companies has produced a market for higher quality replacement cases"

funny, i remember when the current "flimsy" cases came out they were toted as being more flexible and therefore durable. Old style cases with stiff plastic always seem to crack and snap for me. anyway, I think the above should be removed or reworded —Preceding unsigned comment added by 142.166.189.226 (talk) 19:08, 23 January 2010 (UTC)

Why no cassette packaging article?
Well, unless it's known by a title not picked up by the search box or google and not categorized properly, there doesn't appear to be an article about cassette packaging. The fact that cassette's come in so many different forms (compact, micro, VHS, VHS-C, Betamax, 8-track, and others), unlike the (almost) identically sized optical discs shouldn't be a deterrence (Though I have noted this article is devoid of any mention of laserdisc and DVD-RAM packaging, so I guess it doesn't cover everything.) The magnetic tape data storage article is more about the media and an odd place for packaging. So how about an article, maybe structured roughly like this one? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 4.254.80.83 (talk) 01:40, 3 June 2010 (UTC)

Ejector case
Is this description referring to an ejector case? If so I think this needs to be clarified and perhaps a reference added?

"An unusual type of case has been marketed as empty cases for CDs you own and do not have a case for. It is a plastic case with an open right side so you can slip the optical disc in. The disc should sit into a black jagged plastic 'U' that appeares on the left of the case than can be moved to push the CD out using a black button in the top left of the case." —Preceding unsigned comment added by 85.189.107.241 (talk) 11:36, 9 September 2010 (UTC)