Storing Your CDs

There are many different storage alternatives for your CD collection. The factors for storage include how many CDs you own and how long you plan to keep them.

Below, you will find several alternatives for storing your CDs:

1. CD jewel cases

You have probably owned these before, as they are the most common. They can hold your CD cover art and are very easy to line up on a shelf. Keep in mind that they do break rather easily and they take up quite a bit of space.

2. Plastic CD sleeves

Plastic sleeves are cheap and thin, so they are easy to afford and easy on shelf space. Since they
are so thin, they obviously don't offer a lot in terms of protection. For long term storage, they
generally aren't recommended.

3. Paper sleeves

For short term storage needs, paper is very cheap and doesn't use much space. Simliar to plastic
sleeves, paper is thin and doesn't offer very much protection.

4. Paperboard sleeves

Paperboard sleeves are much thicker than paper so they will protect your discs. They are also
inexpensive, although they can be hard to seal.

5. Tyvek CD sleeves

Tyvek sleeves are cheap and they don't take up a lot of space. For long term storage, Tyvek is
normally recommended.

6. CD-ROM disc cases

These types of cases can hold a lot of CDs in a small space and they may even help to keep out
dust. They do however, make reading labels a bit hard, they keep CDs out of site, and they will
take up a lot of space.

7. CD spindles

Spindles are cheap and they hold several hundred CDs in a small stack. Sorting through them is
hard if you need one specific disk, which makes it something that isn't normally recommended.

Quality CD Duplication At A Cheap Price

There has never been a better time than now to have your audio book, music project, computer data, or CD-R business card duplicated. Unlike the days gone by, these processes are cheaper than ever before - even for those on a budget.

Over the last several years, the costs of blank CDs have dropped quite a bit. The retail chains such as Office Max, Staples, and Best Buy run specials on blank CDs where you can purchase a 50 CD-R spindle for under $20. You can even find similar deals on Froogle, such as a 50 pack spindle of blank CD-R disks for less than $12.

Those interested in CD duplication at home, will find that many of the newer computers come packages with a CD burner included at prices under $500. If you already own a computer and want to add an internal CD burner, several retailers have brands for under $50. You can also purchase an external CD burner for all your needs for under $100.

Making cheap duplications of CDs even more affordable are the powerhouses such as DiscMakers, Oasis, and CDman, all of whom specialize in duplicating large quantities of CDs at low prices. Not only do these powerhouses offer superior quality at a great price, but they also give great deals on graphics, CD inserts, and jewel cases as well.

With cheap prices, you can get everything you need at a price you can't argue with. If you've
copied CDs in the past, you can quit paying high costs and save yourself a ton of money. Those
who offer CD duplication at a cheap price are great at what they do - saving you a ton of money
for your CD duplication needs.

Daughtry - Over You

With sales of 3,000,000 and counting for the debut album by his band Daughtry, Chris Daughtry is so far ahead of his fellow 2006 American Idol finalists that we've quit tallying the sales gap. What is truly phenomenal is that with a single like "Over You," the group can realistically aim for the next million.

"Over You" was co-written by experienced rock singer-songwriter Brian Howes. One of his most recent successes was co-writing all of the songs on the breakthrough album by the Oklahoma-based rock band Hinder. Among those tunes was the massive pop hit single Lips of an angel Brian Howes obviously has a way with rock songs about the rough patches of a relationship.

"Over You" has been a fan favorite since the album Daughtry was released. The catchy singalong chorus makes it a great concert song. Look for this single to take a lengthy ride on pop radio playlists well into the fall of 2007.