Talk:Optical disc packaging

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 ♣ talk 20:47, 26 January 2006 (UTC)[reply]

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)[reply]

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)[reply]

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)[reply]

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)[reply]

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)[reply]

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)[reply]

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)[reply]

Added -^Violask8₁₉₇₆ 16:09, 11 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]

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)[reply]

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)[reply]

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.