Question: What is the difference between a CD, Data DVD, and DVD Video?

Answer:
A CD will hold 700MB of data. It is readable in virtually every computer. Most DVD players connected to a TV will display JPEG images from the CD.

A Data DVD will hold 4.6GB of data, or about 6.5 times as much as a CD. A Data DVD is similar to a CD but it requires a DVD reader in a computer to read it. Most newer computers have a DVD reader. A Data DVD cannot be read in most DVD players for TV viewing.

A DVD Video is a DVD-R disc that has been formatted for movies. It works the same as a DVD movie that you would rent from your local video store (Blockbuster Video, Redbox, etc.)

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Today's Tip:
How to keep your image files safe after archiving them!

First, you've sent your photos, slides, or other film format to Larsen Digital Services for memory preservation. Now what? We give your files back to you either on a CD, DVD, USB flash drive, or an External Hard Drive. While these are the best options right now for the safekeeping of your images, there are extra precautions you can take to ensure the safety of your files!

-Save a copy of your images to your personal computer. Not only does this give you an extra copy of each file, but now you can upload your photos to Facebook, Blogger, or Twitter! You always want to make sure that you have at least one backup of your images.

-If you received your images on a DVD or CD, then a good idea would be to purchase an external hard drive, or USB flash drive (depending on how much room you need) to keep another set of images on. You will want to store this hard drive in a well conditioned area. You can also store backups of important documents and files as well. Then, if your personal computer crashes you have that extra hard drive with everything important to you on it! You can find many cost-effective hard drives at online merchants such as NewEgg.com, mwave.com, and others.

-There are on-line file storage companies which keep your files safe and accessible. However, there is a monthly charge for this service depending on how much storage you need. You will definitely want to make sure the company you choose offers password protection, as well as an encrypted file transfer.

DID YOU KNOW...
Larsen Digital Services offers a 5 Year Data SafeKeeping Program? If you use us to digitize your important treasures, you can pay a one time fee to have us keep your images for 5 Years! After that 5 Years is complete, feel free to renew it for another one time fee, and have peace of mind knowing your memories are safe! Price starts at only $8.15!

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Question of the Day 11-1-10

Question: I have a few hundred family slides that I would like to be scanned and put onto a CD to give as Christmas gifts for my family. Is there enough time?

Answer: Definitely! Our current turnaround time for up to 500 slides is only two weeks. Not only will you have the CD in time for Christmas, but if you hurry you will have it back by Thanksgiving!

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Question of the Day 10-20-10

Questions: I have 15 photo albums from my mother and I would like them scanned and put to a CD. How do I do this?

Answer: First, you will want to remove the photos from the album- this will save money in shipping and handling costs. Once you have compiled all the pictures you want to scan you will want to put them in a container that will protect it during shipment. You can put them photographs in a ziploc bag so that the packing material inside the shipping box does not come in direct contact with the prints. You can also use padded envelopes to store the photographs inside your shipping box.

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Question of the Day 10-18-10

Question: I have hundreds of 35mm slides from my parents that I would like to put to CD. How do I do this and how much does it cost?

Answer: Our prices for 35mm slides starts at 35 cents per slide, this cost cover the scanning & color correction of each image. All you need to do is collect your slides, fill out our order form & send them to us and we will take care of the rest!

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