I have to reiterate what has already been said. We have an RTI- Junior in our biggest branch library and it has been running strong since 2001. We purchased a used (by Recorded Books reps) Senior model for our Main library and have had great success. RTI is a great company to work with they believe in service to their customers. We still have an RTI-VHS tape cleaner/inspector that works like a champ!
Buy RTI! Marsha Loyer Media Services Coordinator Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library Mishawaka, IN 46544 From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Grant, Tyra Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 12:52 PM To: mmche...@libraryweb.org; videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: Re: [Videolib] Recommendations on DVD scratch/repair machine or system I agree entirely with Melissa---our RTI disc cleaning & repair machine has been effective, easy to use and a real workhorse. It's been well worth the investment. We've used the basic ECO-SMART for years now with great success and never a hiccup. RTI recommended this model (over the more expensive models they could have promoted but didn't) for our less-than-daily use---mainly because it won't clog up if it sits between use. For us, their sales & support people (Scott Jahnke in our case) were key to identifying the model that best matched our needs. Best, Tyra Grant Digital and electronic media preservation officer University of Kansas Libraries tgr...@ku.edu 785-864-8951 From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Melissa McHenry Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 11:19 AM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: Re: [Videolib] Recommendations on DVD scratch/repair machine or system Jared We are a public library that uses the ECO-SENIOR from RTI. We purchased it approx. 6 years ago for $2800. I know they have newer/other models, but you have to call for pricing (I think). I love it. The discs look new and they can be repaired a handful of times (depending on the disc and damage). I had to send it for repair once which cost $300. It is simple to use and the supplies are also reasonable. FYI, I use it every week or two though it is made to be used on a daily basis. http://www.discchek.com/ Hope this helps, Melissa McHenry Gates Public Library Rochester, NY 14624 From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Seay, Jared Alexander Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 11:35 AM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: [Videolib] Recommendations on DVD scratch/repair machine or system Library Friends, I need some recommendations on good (moderately priced) DVD scratch repair machines/systems. Or can anyone point me to a site that does good objective reviews of such? I can only find company sites (no objectivity there). What are you folks using? Please feel free to respond kindly to me off list. Thanks. Jared PS: Has anyone ever created a general (or specific) FAQ site/blog/webthing based on questions asked on this list? A massive undertaking to be sure. But, how helpful it would be. Jared Alexander Seay Reference Librarian Head, Media Collections Addlestone Library College of Charleston Charleston SC 29424 Main Office: 843-953-1428 blogs.cofc.edu/seayj/ Media Collections: 843-953-8040 blogs.cofc.edu/media collections <http://blogs.cofc.edu/mediacollections/> Addlestone Report: blogs.cofc.edu/addlestonereport <http://blogs.cofc.edu/addlestonereport/> Reference Services: blogs.cofc.edu/refblog <http://blogs.cofc.edu/refblog/>
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