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Why A Professional CD Duplication Makes Sense

By Shelly Murdock


CDs, also known as compact discs, are used for a variety of reasons. Data can be stored on them, serving as a backup for a computer hard drive. They also can be used to copy audio or visual files such as music files or small movies. CD duplication also has business applications.

There are also business uses for the duplication of discs. Perhaps you have a presentation due at work where everyone wants a copy of said presentation to take home with them. Or maybe a teacher or professor has tasked you with a project that needs duplication for fellow students and is a big part of your grade.

One of the problems with making copes of discs on your own at home or an office is that it can be very time consuming. If you want to make the copies at home, you must do them one at a time. Not only is this a long process, but you must sit and switch discs every time a new one is finished and make sure you don't scratch the disc. Covers or sleeves must also be purchased, which is an additional headache and cost.

Then there is the problem of the blank top of the CD. This does not look professional. For your copy to stand out, it should have a label on it or a laser print directly on it. Though both these finishes can be achieved at home, they require special software and knowledge in order to do them.

Even if you have the software or duplicator to accomplish these things, you again would have to wait as each piece was finished individually, which can be a time consuming and daunting task. Instead of waiting and wasting all that time, hire a professional disc duplicating service who will gladly do the copying once you provide a master copy.

Another added advantage of CD duplicators is that they can print directly on the disc for you. Another service available would be the ability to get protective sleeves or covers in various colors or even with printing on them for a polished look.

Lastly, hiring a professional duplication service will save you a lot of time. This is time that can be better spent on the presentation you made be copying onto the discs. Or perhaps after working on all that data, you just want some alone time. Either way, hiring a company gives you extra time and peace of mind.




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