Memorex Slim DVD Video 25-Pack Storage Cases (Clear)
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Customer Review: excellent quality and application
Summary: 5 Stars
I tried this out to slim out my collections which has grown too unweildly, like many others here, I'm sure. :) What I really like about these besides the slimness is the how it locks. The case lock is really simple, with two clicks in the corners and slotted grooves along the edges. I'm fine with this as opposed to those that have the additional hinges which flip over the edge. It's not guvmint secrets being locked away. I've dropped these by accident, and from the normal waist height, it didn't pop open. That's all you really need.
As for the inside locking. I like this one very much as well since it is easy to utilize. There is the ubiquitous circle in the middle, but on the right side, when you push down the center, it's like opening a box and the center edge is moved away, and the disc is free to be removed. Otherwise, it stays in nicely.
I've transfered my normal dvd sleeves into the slim ones by shaving off 1/4 in off the left and right. The full width is 10.5", so you can play around on your own to which side of the dvd sleeve content you want to keep. Bear in mind though to keep the titles on the spine, you have to let the spine be b/w the 5" and 5.25" mark.
If anyone wants to get me some as a birthday gift, aug 13th, feel free to click on my wish list. :) The clear ones though, as I don't know why the coloured or the black ones are more expensive. It doesn't matter, I've got sleeve artwork and inserts for them, and for the ones I use for my productions, the clear ones allow additional space for info and artwork around the disk edges.
Customer Review: What great and safe space savers for DVDs
Summary: 5 Stars
I was looking to save space from the standard DVD case and this really delivers. I looked at all the other types of storage containers but still wanted to store all my DVD's in a drawer and keep the artwork / labels and could see the names of each DVD. I didn't want to use the binder style as they're ugly so I'd want to put it back in a drawer, but really didn't want to store it flat (therefore DVDs would be flat on top of each other vs up/down) & was concerned they'd warp over time. The book-looking style would have been better-looking, but they're open at the top DVD's and could deteriorate them faster (plus take lots more space on a shelf - my drawers are too shallow to have used these).
These worked really well. I only had to slice off a couple millimeters from both ends of the artwork: folded in 1/2 and used one of those slicers you can buy almost anywhere. This kept the 'spine' part right in the middle with the name of the DVD right it should be in the new case. They each even have a clip-type holder for more inserts if needed. Basically, I stored 56 of these in the same space as 24-25 single standard holders.
I also liked the idea that these are made for DVD's and not just generic CD/DVD holders. I don't know if it's hype, but Memorex explains that DVD centers are slightly different from CD centers. These micro-thin DVD holders are supposed to be safer than a generic case. Also, they're easy to put in and take out. Hope this helped.
Customer Review: Mixed Bag
Summary: 3 Stars
I use hundreds of DVD cases at work and switched from the Best Buy Dynex brand when they cheapened the outer sleeve material & the hub design. Now, I have mixed feelings about these too.
First, the quality of the material is outstanding; They obviously use virgin poly. They're also nice and straight. For some reason, the Dynex cases always had a pronounced curve. The outer sleeve is also of a quality gauge and they seem to be attached well so they should last.
Here's the BUT. The center hub which they tout so much is absurd. To test my hypothesis, I put a used DVD in the case and walked around the office and gave it to 10 different people and then simply asked them to remove the disc. Only 2 out of the 10 could release the disc quickly. For about five others, it took a good 15-20 seconds to release the disc. The others were still working on it after 30 seconds. The problem is, if you hold the case like you normally would, say, a book, it doesn't release like other DVD cases. Yo have to depress the button and slide it left. If you depress the button and just lift as usual, you can yank on it all day (which is what some did and to the detriment of the DVD) and it won't come out. That can't be good for stress at the center hub of the DVD. There's got to be a better design than this clunker that will protect that fragile area. The standard Amaray box hub is terrific. Do they need to over-complicate these things?
Customer Review: Economical in area and price
Summary: 5 Stars
These cases are durable and don't take up much space. I use them to house all of my DVD+R's which are also Memorex -Memorex DVD+R 16x 4.7GB 100 Pack Spindle. As several have already mentioned, they are much more durable than jewel cases, and if you have anything that you want to last you should never just leave it in a cheap paper sleeve. It will cost you in the long run.
They reliably hold the DVD in place if you need to travel with one or more of them, and you don't need to worry about labeling. I tend to be rather cheap so I don't bother with professional DVD labeling packages. I simply bend the DVD cover back at a greater than 180 degree angle. That causes an opening between the plastic and the cover. I can then drop a piece of paper with the DVD title into this opening opposite the side of the case with the DVD. I then have a labeled DVD cover that does not involve marking on the DVD itself.
Customer Review: Great Cases!
Summary: 5 Stars
I love the flexible clear plastic.
Excellent spindle design - great preservation of the discs - the little push button doesn't require you to pry the disc out.
And these slim lines take up far less shelf space.
You can put your title pages inside, or these cases have outer sleeves that you can put covers in as well. You get the best of all worlds.
If you use the outside sleeve, no precise cutting is required. Cut your title page to major dimensions, insert the label, fold it closed - you have a nice crease created, and if you print things correctly (takes a little time to create a proper template but worth it) you can get labeling on the spine (line it up well before the first closing). This will allow you to make your title pages out of card stock, not having to pay extra for "DVD Case Insert" packages.
Would recommend these over any other cases out there.