Thursday 30 June 2011

DVD Replication is still holding up against Blu-ray

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Statistics show that the demand for Blu-ray replication is increasing but DVD Replication still has a place at the top table. We have seen CD Replication wane considerably but even these products still show some healthy demand.

Although DVD Replication cannot compete with what Blu-ray has to offer, not everyone needs the capacity and extra features of BD discs. Some customers requiring DVD-Rom whether its DVD-Video or DVD-Audio are satisfied with what these Replicated DVD can offer.

The change from Recorded VHS Video tapes to DVD Replication was a revolutionary change in data delivery and somewhat different to the change from Vinyl to CD Replication, no more problems with tape breakages or getting stuck in the player and with an unparalleled boost in quality output and performance. Now with the introduction of Blu-ray Laser Technology, the whole quality of delivery and interaction has snowballed.
There are of course different capacities available with all these Optical Discs. a 12cm single side, single layer Replicated DVD-5 has a capacity of 4.7GB, DVD-9 is a single sided dual layer disc with 8.5GB, whilst a DVD-10 is a double sided disc with a single layer and 9.4GB. Less common is the DVD-14 which is actually a DVD-5 single layer bonded  to a DVD-9 dual layer and has 13.24GB capacity. Finally there is the DVD-18 with two DVD-9 dual layer discs bonded together having a capacity of 17GB.
In 2006 and similar to the battle between VHS and Betamax tapes, a war broke out between the supporting companies of HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs. However with a maximum capacity of  a dual layer HD DVD of 30GB and a dual layer Replicated Blu-ray with the ability to hold up to 50GB, there was really no option. With Sony Playstation being supplied with Blu-ray drives and the ability of these drives to be backwards compatible and able to play DVD,  the success for BD discs was inevitable.
Certainly we are seeing a bigger demand for Blu-ray Replication, but there has been no drop in orders for DVD Replication, both Video and Audio. Considering the quality processes and materials used as well as the high spec industrial equipment that has to be used to produce CD Replication, DVD Replication and especially Blu-ray Replication, the prices of these products are comparitively inexpensive, although there is naturally quite an uplift for BD which is understandable.
Replicated DVD, Blu-ray and CD is used for larger volumes, normally from a minimum of 1000. Duplication is available for smaller quantities of Duplicated DVD and CD but not Blu-ray. There are qualtiy issues that will stop the discs working in certain drives. This company will never knowingly supply product that is not fit for purpose.
Dischromatics has always been able to supply new digital and optical disc products as soon as they have become available due to the excellent partnership it has built with the biggest replicator in Europe. For all DVD replication, CD Replication and Blu-ray Replication requirements please contact our sales department.
Written by Johnio Muccles

Friday 17 June 2011

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Monday 13 June 2011

Graphic Design from Dischromatics for Logo Design and Branding

Top BlogsDischromatics will provide advice on the logo design process free of charge to any of our customers who require it. If you are thinking of Branding or even re-branding we will be able to help.

Our professional Graphic Design studio personnel will be pleased to supply advice on all aspects of logo design, web design, leaflet and flyer design, brochure or booklet design, postcards including direct mail etc.

We will tell you why certain colours will not be in your best interest and help you to convey the message within the logo design.

It's not just CD, DVD and Blu-ray projects we can help with but creative graphic design of any type project.

Friday 3 June 2011

Dischromatics CD and DVD Duplication

Dischromatics only supply top quality CD, DVD and Blu-ray Duplication and Replication. We do not compromise on quality and we have proven our credentials with accreditation to ISO 9001:2008.


We believe in building long term relationships with our customers and we understand that there may be times when customers require product and services more urgently and always respond positively to their needs.

Our CD Duplication and DVD Duplication production department staff, using our in-house professional duplication equipment are well trained and knowledgeable in procedures and are keen to satisfy our customers. All our duplication machines carry out verification on each individual Duplicated CD and DVD prior to packing and despatch.
Post written by Johnio Muccles

We are aware that other duplication companies supply lesser graded product which could possibly fail with the loss of valuable data. These companies offer CD and DVD copying at a cheaper price in some cases but the cost to their customers will actually be far higher due to failure of the disks.  Dischromatics only uses product from Sony DADC and Taiyo Yuden which comes with guarantees and will not let customers down.

Some CD and DVD Discs are manufactured using less material resulting in a far thinner disk which when offered up to the light allows you to see through the disc. Also the result of this thinner disc could be that the grooves are not as deep so the data copying may not be retained. Certain dyes also under perform in direct sunlight.

We understand how difficult it is in these times to find reputable suppliers on the internet due to the ability of some companies to be able to rate highly on search engines like Google because they have discovered an unconventional way to fool the search engines and finish up higher in the rankings than these more reputable and established organisations. All the more reason for customers to carry out checks, including credit checks to find out if the company is even viable as some are already trading whilst insolvent, and in many case are very small in comparison to claims on their websites, so are unable to maintain a professional service.

Dischromatics established in 1989 is a Sony DADC UK partner who are the largest Manufacturer in the EU of CD, DVD and Blu-ray.