Wednesday, 22 June 2011
Accessories - sleeves, cd storage
These are simply envelopes for your cds and dvds. Can't say anything else about them - except this - I noticed when I opened the box they came in 'my' sleeves were wrapped tightly with a rubber band which caused them to be somewhat crumpled upon removing the rubber band. It did not really affect them adversely, but just be aware that yours may come this way also. Memorex CD/DVD Sleeves Paper with Window Cut-Out & Back Flap (50-Pack)
The 50 pack are all white, and the window in the front is a useful feature - lets you see what's on there without resorting to opening the envelope. The tab on the back helps keep the disc from falling out - a nice touch.
Well, what can I say? They are CD Sleeves, they are all basically the same. These come in a 50 pack box and have a hole in the back to put a flap in to hold it down, this comes in handy if you are mailing the disks in these CD Sleeves. The Window Cut-Out is good because you can easily see what is on the disk, of course, all CD Sleeves have this.The one thing that is really nice about these CD Sleeves is that the price is excellent!
These paper sleeves have a plastic window for displaying their contents, and a tab on the back to hold the top flap shut. I can't think of anything else I could ask from disk sleeves.
Tip: either buy these as part of a Free Super Saver Shipping order, or buy them locally. After shipping, it's far cheaper to buy them at your local Staples, CompUSA, or something like that.
I do not like having to wrestle with sliding cd/dvd's in and out of these sleeves. The dimensions are about 4-7/8"x4-7/8", about an 1/8" smaller than other sleeves I have purchased. I will not buy Memorex again.
Memorex makes an excellent paper sleeve to protect CDs and DVDs from lying around gathering dust. The paper sleeves are also particularly good when mailing CDs and DVD discs because they protect the disc while reducing the cost of postage. It costs less to mail CD and DVD media in paper sleeves than it does to mail the same CDs and DVDs in slim jewel cases. This savings alone should make these sleeves pay for themselves!
The color white is neutral and doesn't distract you from being able to focus on the label or other writing on the CD or DVD. I agree with the reviewer who notes that there is a hole in the back of the sleeve into which you can insert a flap. This ensures that the CDs and DVDs don't dislodge when they are in transit in the postal system or your car as you take them from one place to another.
They are also useful for people who have accumulated so many CDs and DVDs that to store the media even in the slim jewel cases now takes up too much room.
Overall, these are good quality paper sleeves at the right price. I highly recommend these CD/DVD paper sleeves for people who want a practical and cost-efficient alternative to jewel cases.
I ordered these Memorex sleeves, because Memorex was a respected brand, and they appeared to meet my needs. When I opened the Memorex box, I was appalled to see that all of the sleeves were very tightly bound with a rubber band. This deformed about half of the sleeves (about one quarter of them on each of the two ends). If I had been ordering these only for my own use, I might not have minded this, but these were to be protective sleeves for gift CD's.
I checked at several large stationery stores to see if this was common practice for Memorex, and every Memorex box had the deforming rubber band. It was also interesting to note that the Memorex box had a cutaway so that the sleeves could be seen, but it was oriented so that the rubber band was not visible. One might be inclined to label this deceptive packaging.
I also read all of the Amazon reviews carefully, and found that this was not a recent development--reviews dating back to 2004 commented on this packaging by Memorex. - Cd - Cd Storage - Sleeves - Dvd'
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