It's true unless there was a manufacturing issue. A notorious example, well-know... | Hacker News

Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

		xeeeeeeeeeeenu on Jan 8, 2025 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: DVD shop owner vows to be ‘last man standing’ It's true unless there was a manufacturing issue. A notorious example, well-known in the collectors' community, is Warner Bros. HD-DVDs: https://forum.lddb.com/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=840

bzzzt on Jan 9, 2025 [–]

There have been manufacturing 'incidents' in the past, also with audio CD's. Some of my old Aphex Twin CDs rot because one big UK manufacturer screwed up production in the early 90s.

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact