Thanks for the response. Looks like the RTI machines have more chatter so far. We just received a flyer to purchase a VMI Hybrid machine for a "mere" $1,600.00. Though it is probably a good investment, that sounded a bit steep. But, then one does get what one pays for usually. So, I want to optimize our purchase with the best machine for the least money. But, I don't want to go "cheap." In the past we have use the standard manual disc scratch remover things for about $30 bucks or so. Mixed results with that. Not really satisfactory.
Mike, you recommend the VMI over the RTI machine. Does it really do a better job? Is it more reliable? I assume it might at least be more durable. Thanks for the info. Jared 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 Addlestone Report: blogs.cofc.edu/addlestonereport Reference Services: blogs.cofc.edu/refblog -----Original Message----- From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Michael Vollmar-Grone Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 2:33 PM To: VideoLib Subject: Re: [Videolib] Recommendations on DVD scratch/repair machine or system We've used RTI products for decades; first the TapeChek for videotapes, currently the EcoSmart for discs. They do a great job! But we added a VMI Disc Buffer last year. Fantastic results without removing a layer of the disc. Quick and easy 30-60 second process, depending on degree of scratching. The number of complaints concerning discs not playing has dropped dramatically. However we still need use the RTI for about 10 percent of reported problems. If I could have only one machine, it would be the VMI. Best wishes, Mike -- Michael Vollmar-Grone Director of Technical Services Shelby County Libraries 230 East North Street Sidney, OH 45365 (937) 492-6851 x.119 http://shelbyco.lib.oh.us/ http://www.facebook.com/ShelbyCountyLibraries vollm...@oplin.org 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 VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
