View Full Version : Slot Type Cdr


chris h
02-28-2002, 01:17 PM
I've just been sent a few Tiff images on one of the 36mb mini cd's.
Can a slot type CDr player cope with these ? I know the conventional caddy type will handle them but am loath to experiment with the slot type before some hard information is forthcoming.

Thanks

thomasgeorge
02-28-2002, 02:20 PM
In theory, yes. At least thats the claim I have heard...no solid evidence thought.... Perhaps you can con someone into trying this out on their machine....Tom

chris h
02-28-2002, 02:45 PM
I have a slot type CDr/DVD but the thought of the mini cd failing to return is worrying !

G. Couch
02-28-2002, 07:35 PM
I believe some manufacturers claim their drives will handle mini disc but I have my doubts. I think my old imac warned not to use them in its drive.

chris h
02-28-2002, 08:21 PM
Thanks for the info. I've since learned that if you want to read a mini disc in a slot CDr you use a carrier which is essentially a plastic holder of standard CD size into which you clip its smaller brother. Never seen one.

Ed_L
02-28-2002, 10:07 PM
Aha! Good to know. Thanks for passing that on. There's a good chance that could happen to all of us before too long.

Ed

Jill
03-01-2002, 03:25 AM
Are these just small versions of regular sized cd's? Like half the size in diameter? If this is the size your talking about my son had a game on a tiny one like that and it played fine in our cd reader....but I don't want to take a chance on my new computer so I will stay tuned here.

chris h
03-01-2002, 03:40 AM
That’s it but not completely circular. The one I’ve received is 3” in diameter with the edges trimmed to form a convenient rectangle. Hold about 40Mb. Most caddy type CDr’s will handle them having a smaller holder inset into the main tray.

Jill
03-01-2002, 03:51 AM
Interesting looking, I read that business cards are going to be used this way, probably already are and I am behind the times!...a little business card/portfolio all in one! Fancy :)

chris h
03-01-2002, 07:23 AM
They are handy for posting too, fitting into a small envelope etc. You can get labels for them so you can make your your contact details accessible before the disc has to be put in the computer.

Jill
03-01-2002, 01:00 PM
See I am behind the times :) Do you know were to get these for recording? I have never looked at the local computer store...? Great idea Chris, thanks!

G. Couch
03-01-2002, 02:09 PM
Here you go - www.pocketcd.com (http://www.pocketcd.com/) or here - www.cdroutlet.com (http://www.cdroutlet.com/)

Jill
03-01-2002, 04:57 PM
Thanks Greg :)

chris h
03-02-2002, 04:03 PM
Handy for sending odd bits of data to friends/customers that are impractical by 'wire'