Frequently
Asked Questions
What
is the difference between CD Replication and CD Duplication? or
DVD Replication and Duplication?
CD
Replication uses CD-ROM's, whereas CD Duplication uses
CD-R's, however, the end result is the same - a readable CD. CD
duplication is done by reading from a master and burning a CD-R. CD
Replication is done by creating a glass master and extruding a
polycarbonate on the master and lacquer finishing a CD. The
same difference exist for DVD processes. Go ahead and check
out our information pages: CD
Replication, CD
Duplication, DVD
Replication,
DVD Duplication.
What
is the difference between a CD-R and a CD-ROM? or DVDR and DVDROM?
CD-R
is another name for a recordable, write once CD, also know by a
variety of names: one-off, blank CD, and gold disc. Data is written
to the disc by a laser and is electronically closed.
CD-ROM
(Compact Disc Read-Only Memory) is a type of optical data disc that
uses the same basic technology as the popular CD audio discs to
store computer data. Although the standard CD-ROM can only read
data, discs are inexpensive to make and each can hold up to 650
megabytes of data. CD-ROM's are created by creating a glass
master, extruding polycarbonate on to the master, metallizing and
finishing it with a lacquer. DVD-ROM or DVD Videos are created
by the same process except two thin discs are bonded together with a
bonding agent.
When
do I choose a CD-R Duplication versus CD-ROM Replication?
Arcube
Multimedia makes your choice simple. We offer both CDr duplication
and CD Replication.
A couple
of factors drive the selection:
1)
Order Quantity: For order quantity of 1000 or less CD duplication
is recommended. When order quantity exceeds 1000 CD-ROMs are recommended.
2)
CD-ROMs are generally deliverable within 2 weeks including proofing,
production and shipping with UPS ground. CD-R's are generally deliverable
within 1 week based on quantities.
3)
CD-Rs have a shelf life of 3 to 7 years whereas CD-ROMs last much
longer.
Do
you do Business Cards CDs?
Yes,
Business Card CD's is another product that Arcube Multimedia specializes
in.
Do
you do USB Duplication?
Yes,
USB Duplication is a new addition to arcube's media duplication.
There are many different types of USB media to choose from.
You can check out our USB
information page or call us with any
information. To check out how to build an online USB order click
here.
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Other
Questions: If
you have any other questions about CD / DVD replication and or
duplication that we don't include on this page please call us
and send an email
to
cannon@arcube.com with
the
question and we will be glad to include it on this page in hopes
to answering it for others in the future.
