Have You Entered The IPod And MP3 World? If You Are Like Me And My Kids, Listening To A Compact Disc Is A Rare Thing Because We Are Now Using IPods. But, I Still Have A Ton Of Discs That I Want To Keep. I Also Have A Lot Of Computer Back Ups On CDR That I Need To Store. So Whats The Best Thing To Do With All Of Those CDs? What Is The Best Storage Method?There Are Many CD Storage Alternatives And Your Perfect CD Storage Solution Is Probably Different Than Mine. Factors Including How Many CDs You Have And How Long You Want To Keep Them Will Influence Your Storage Method.Here Are A Few CD Storage Alternatives:CD Jewel CasesPros You Probably Already Own One For The Disc And They Offer Good Protection. They Can Hold Your Cover Art And Are Easy To Line Up On A Shelf.Cons They Break. They Take Up A Lot Of Space.Plastic CD SleevesPros Theyre Cheap And Thin So They Are Easy On The Pocket Book And Easy On The Shelf Space. Cons Theyre Thin And Dont Offer Much Protection. Plastic Sleeves Are Not Recommended For Long Term Storage. Ive Seen Cases Where They Stick To CDs And Pull Off Labels And Even The Metal Surface. Plastic Is What It Is, It Takes A Long Time To Biodegrade When It Gets Into Landfills.Paper CD SleevesPros Theyre Inexpensive And Dont Take Up A Lot Of Space. They Are Great For Many Short Term Storage Needs.Cons Theyre Thin And Offer Limited Protection.Paperboard CD SleevesPros Paperboard Sleeves Are Much Thicker Than Paper Sleeves So They Protect Your Discs And They Are Relatively Inexpensive. Cons They Might Be Hard To Seal If That Is Required.Tyvek CD SleevesPros Tyvek Sleeves Dont Take Up A Lot Of Space And They Are Inexpensive. Tyvek Is Generally Recommended For Long Term CD Storage.Cons Theyre Thin And Dont Offer Much Protection. CD-ROM Disc Cases With The Flip-Up CoverPros They Can Hold A Lot Of CDs In A Small Space And May Help Keep Out Dust.Cons Reading CD Labels Is A Pain.CD-ROM DrawersPros Keeps CDs Out-of-site.Cons Keeps CDs Out-of-site. Some People Just Prefer To See Their Collection. They Take Up Space.CD WalletsPros They Hold A Lot Of CDs In A Small Area And May Help Keep Dust Off The CDs.Cons If A Discs Is Stored In A Plastic Wallet For A Long Time Or If They Are Exposed To Heat The Label May Stick To The Plastic.Three Ring BindersPros They Can Hold Your CDs And The CD Cover Art In One Place. They Sit On A Bookshelf.Cons If A Disc Is Stored In A Plastic Wallet For A Long Time Or If They Are Exposed To Heat The Label May Stick To The Plastic. You Have To Flip Pages To Find Your CD.CD SpindlesPros They Are Cheap And Hold Several Hundred CDs In A Small Stack.Cons Sorting Through The Stack Of Discs Is A Pain If You Are Searching For One Specific Disc.
