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In article <1992Dec30.083149.9655@mel.dit.csiro.au>, gre253@mis.csiro.au (Steven Green (+61 6 276 6813)) writes:
> I've been following the "is S-VHS dead" thread for quite a while, and
> noted several comments that concluded "... LD is more robust than
> video tape ..." 
> 
> But, is it _really_ ? Sure tapes seem to wear out at a rate of knots in the
> rental arena. But would you trust a 12" _expensive_ LD to a pack of "typical"
> video rental freaks? Just look at the state of some of the video tapes and
> covers - it makes you wonder what they did with them !?
> 
> I've lent CD's _once_ to freindes, they returned in less-than-original,
> condition, with scratches, finger-prints, beer stains ,etc ....
> 
> Are rental LDs treated with care or do the mongul hoards play frisbee with
> them?
> 
> BTW - Don't flame my naivity (sp?) I live in Australia - We don't have
> a floroushing LD rental market - yet.


    My experience in renting discs has been good.  The discs seem to be pretty
tough, although often the covers aren't in the best of shape.  The only thing
I tend to do is make sure there are not obvious quantities of dust/peanut butter/
other crap on the disc before playing.  An advantage of the LaserDisc is that
you can inspect the _whole_ disc for major problems _before_ using it.
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