Thank God for junk mail! at DVinfo.net

K. Forman · August 17th, 2006, 03:36 PM

And before you ask, no, I did not have crack for breakfast. 99.9% of the garbage I get in the mail can go straight to the trash. Today was different. As I started thumbing through the Disk Maker's catalogue that just arrived, I see an ad for their Ultra HydroShield inkjet CD-R- a bargain at only .79 cents each. What does that have to do with DVDs? They have 16x water resistant/smudge proof DVD-Rs coming out soon!

That web addy is www.diskmakers.com

Marc Ries · August 17th, 2006, 04:27 PM

I did visit the site.

While it sounds good, I don't think it's going to make non-pigment-based ink water or run proof. The ink is still going to be water soluable.

Once it drys, my Epson R800 with pigment ink printed CD or DVD is water and smudge resistent and I can use low-cost inkjet printable discs.

K. Forman · August 17th, 2006, 04:32 PM

Just passing on what it says. My disks out of the Epson smudge easy when introduced to moisture. I have no idea what their HydroShield does, but they claim it works, and offer a free sample kit. Just call 1-800-237-6666. I think it's worth a try for free,don't you?

George Ellis · August 18th, 2006, 05:48 AM

The T-Y name may also be called WaterShield. I found an additional link with info here

I wrote a note to one of the Anandtech writers that they might want to do an article.

Pete Bauer · August 18th, 2006, 06:22 AM

Outstanding, Keith! Now I know where to redirect all MY junk mail!
;-)

K. Forman · August 18th, 2006, 07:33 AM

Nice to know I'm earning my keep around here ;)

August 17th, 2006, 03:36 PM	#1
K. Forman Capt. Quirk Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Middle of the woods in Georgia Posts: 3,596	Thank God for junk mail! And before you ask, no, I did not have crack for breakfast. 99.9% of the garbage I get in the mail can go straight to the trash. Today was different. As I started thumbing through the Disk Maker's catalogue that just arrived, I see an ad for their Ultra HydroShield inkjet CD-R- a bargain at only .79 cents each. What does that have to do with DVDs? They have 16x water resistant/smudge proof DVD-Rs coming out soon! That web addy is www.diskmakers.com __________________ www.SmokeWagonLeather.us

August 17th, 2006, 04:32 PM	#3
K. Forman Capt. Quirk Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Middle of the woods in Georgia Posts: 3,596	Just passing on what it says. My disks out of the Epson smudge easy when introduced to moisture. I have no idea what their HydroShield does, but they claim it works, and offer a free sample kit. Just call 1-800-237-6666. I think it's worth a try for free,don't you? __________________ www.SmokeWagonLeather.us

August 18th, 2006, 06:22 AM	#5
Pete Bauer Wrangler Join Date: May 2003 Location: Eagle River, AK Posts: 4,100	Outstanding, Keith! Now I know where to redirect all MY junk mail! ;-) __________________ Pete Bauer The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. Albert Einstein Trying to solve a DV mystery? You may find the answer behind the SEARCH function ... or be able to join a discussion already in progress!

August 18th, 2006, 07:33 AM	#6
K. Forman Capt. Quirk Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Middle of the woods in Georgia Posts: 3,596	Nice to know I'm earning my keep around here ;) __________________ www.SmokeWagonLeather.us

August 17th, 2006, 04:27 PM	#2
Marc Ries Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 61	I did visit the site. While it sounds good, I don't think it's going to make non-pigment-based ink water or run proof. The ink is still going to be water soluable. Once it drys, my Epson R800 with pigment ink printed CD or DVD is water and smudge resistent and I can use low-cost inkjet printable discs.

August 18th, 2006, 05:48 AM	#4
George Ellis Trustee Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Suwanee, GA Posts: 1,241	The T-Y name may also be called WaterShield. I found an additional link with info here I wrote a note to one of the Anandtech writers that they might want to do an article.