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Blockbuster-bust ?

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  • Really2
    Really2 Posts: 12,397 Forumite
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    naughtybish wrote: »
    hi

    must admit i rarely visit my local BlockBuster.

    on a slightly differant note about DVDs

    when i was on a returning connecting flight from New York,
    in the airport i found a store selling dvds that where $4.99 but they could
    be used only for 2 days ! ( these where recent movies )

    i did a search on google , and the below is the closest thing i could find to them.

    http://209.157.64.200/focus/f-news/912838/posts

    my question is , how on earth do they work ! ?

    cheers
    Bish

    If I remember correctly they begin to oxidise (the data layer) when opened after two days the data is unusable.
  • knowledgepower1
    knowledgepower1 Posts: 463 Forumite
    Never been to any rental...I watch every film online!
    You can't keep a good man down...
  • sabretoothtigger
    sabretoothtigger Posts: 10,036 Forumite
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    Really2 wrote: »
    If I remember correctly they begin to oxidise (the data layer) when opened after two days the data is unusable.


    Store it in a vacuum packed bag :laugh:
  • Really2
    Really2 Posts: 12,397 Forumite
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    sabretoothtigger wrote: »
    Store it in a vacuum packed bag :laugh:

    I think once it hits the atmosphere it is too late, the chemical reaction as started.

    Dont hold me to it but I think they have stopped them for not being green so me debating it is as pointless as a 48H DVD:)
  • mr.broderick
    mr.broderick Posts: 3,778 Forumite
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    Can someone please change wooksters font to oxidise verdana.
  • sabretoothtigger
    sabretoothtigger Posts: 10,036 Forumite
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    My high school chemistry tells me the oxygen would need to be present consistently.

    If its something organic or the oxygen or active substance is in the disk coating itself then maybe putting it in the freezer would help.

    I'd buy one just for the challenge of making it last as long as possible :laugh:
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