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Re: CD-R's

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark" <sine@zerocrossing.net>


> I've had older CD players that just didn't seem to do well with most CDs
> after a while.  Finally getting to a point of not playing any CDs or
> CDROMS.  Could it be something about the laser getting weaker over time?
I
> was once told that solid state lasers (LEDs) start developing tiny 
>cracks,
> due to imperfections, which eventually lead to the laser's death.  Could
> this be the issue with some older CD players?  Weaker lasers not being
able
> to play more imperfect CDROMs?  Could CDROM backings sometimes be less
> reflective than CD backings?  Just curious...

A skipping cd is the first sign of the end for a cd player. I've
lost count of how many cd players have died on me over the past
12-13 years.

* David Beardsley
* http://biink.com
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