Need recommendations for archival cd-rs

[OS]

I need to create a CD of pictures I've taken for copyright purposes. The longer the CD lasts, the better, but after ~150 years any additional time is unnecessary.

"A work that is created (fixed in tangible form for the first time) on or after January 1, 1978, is automatically protected from the moment of its creation and is ordinarily given a term enduring for the author's life plus an additional 70 years after the author's death."

Hopefully I'll have atleast an average american male lifespan, so that means something around 70 years. I figure 70+70=140. This probably isn't a realistic expectation at all, I recall that CD-Rs have an estimated lifespan of ~25 years tops. But I remember that some Kodaks had an advertised lifespan of 200 years. If they can make it even 100 years, I'd be completely floored.

 

[dionx]

get the TDK 24X rated CD-R with the black spindle. they are $20 at frys for 50pack and they are TY manufactured.

do not get the TDK 24X rated CD-R with the grey spind for they are not TY manufactured but rather Ritek. Ritek isnt bad but TY is much better.

 

[Burnt]

Mitsui makes some very good cdrs. They say that the life expectancy is 100+ years.

Here

 

[sMashPiranha]

The AZO dye CD-R's (Mitsubishi, Verbatim) are supposed to last 100+ years. But in a few years we'll have even better archival medium than we have now so you can back up all your CD-R's you made back in the old days.

 

[Jfur]

<< Mitsui makes some very good cdrs. They say that the life expectancy is 100+ years.

Here >>



that sounds too good to be true although I guess there's no way to know. But if it is, you probably need a temperature controlled vault, too -- and never touch it Remember that in a hundred years there will likely not be equipment to read it! so focus on a plan to systematically backup and migrate your important data over time.

 

[Jerboy]

<< I need to create a CD of pictures I've taken for copyright purposes. The longer the CD lasts, the better, but after ~150 years any additional time is unnecessary.

"A work that is created (fixed in tangible form for the first time) on or after January 1, 1978, is automatically protected from the moment of its creation and is ordinarily given a term enduring for the author's life plus an additional 70 years after the author's death."

Hopefully I'll have atleast an average american male lifespan, so that means something around 70 years. I figure 70+70=140. This probably isn't a realistic expectation at all, I recall that CD-Rs have an estimated lifespan of ~25 years tops. But I remember that some Kodaks had an advertised lifespan of 200 years. If they can make it even 100 years, I'd be completely floored. >>



I'd go for Verbatim DataLife Plus. Don't get ValuLife. Its not the same. Secondly, treat them right. Avoid extreme temp, humidity and keep from exposure to light.

 

[Looney]

Holy crap, that's really thinking ahead. I don't even plan 6 months ahead let alone 150 years.

EDIT: spelling error

 

[OS]

I should clarify, I'm submitting a CD for deposit to the Library of Congress, so I can't restore/migrate the data from one media type to another in any regular and consistent fashion.

Additionally, I have no control over the storage conditions of the CD, but I would assume that the LOC wouldn't be so abusive as to use it as a frisbee/coaster.

 

[Mday]

just get ones that are "made in japan" look for those =)