Tuesday, July 13, 2004
PC World: "Corn-Based CDs Delayed"
Posted by Kent Pribbernow in "NEWS" @ 05:00 AM
"Sanyo Electric has delayed the introduction of an optical disc based on a polymer derived from corn that was announced last year as a more environmentally friendly alternative to plastic discs. The disc, dubbed "MildDisc" by Sanyo, was to have been offered to customers from December last year and volume production was due to begin in the first half of this year but this has been delayed while Sanyo refines the technology, says Ryan Watson, a spokesperson for the Osaka-based company."
This idea sounds rather "corny" to me. Do we really want CDs that melt or fail under extreme heat? Consumers shouldn't have to worry about heat tolerances when choosing storage medium. But, heck, if these CDs do break down over time you can just open a container of French Onion dip and eat the CD.
And I love the name - MildDisk? Does that mean they also come in Hot or Salsa flavor as well? :lol:
This idea sounds rather "corny" to me. Do we really want CDs that melt or fail under extreme heat? Consumers shouldn't have to worry about heat tolerances when choosing storage medium. But, heck, if these CDs do break down over time you can just open a container of French Onion dip and eat the CD.
And I love the name - MildDisk? Does that mean they also come in Hot or Salsa flavor as well? :lol:
