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Computer Help and Support

usonian

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2. Go with the flow.

Reply to thucythucy (Original post)

Wed Jun 24, 2026, 10:24 PM

Jun 24

If you have a library (I have a big library courtesy of a thrift store bonanza folio) live with the fact that they are all junk (and cheap) and get a usb player ( they all have audio jacks) until it quits. Then get another.

Or get a fancy DVD player with long warranty.

Classical music is free on the internet, no ads. But CD's are good. Some stuff is just cheap throwaway. I do not mention audiophile stuff. Not on my radar.

Take card of them. They do NOT last forever.

https://www.npr.org/sections/alltechconsidered/2014/08/18/340716269/how-long-do-cds-last-it-depends-but-definitely-not-forever

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My CD player is dying and I need a new one. [View all] thucythucy Jun 24 OP

I've given up on analog media. OAITW r.2.0 Jun 24 #1

Go with the flow. usonian Jun 24 #2

Yes, get a USB CD/DVD with WR capability. That allows you to download install DVDs for your OS, and make backups. eppur_se_muova Jun 25 #3

Beware of 3rd party sellers on Amazon (for just about anything). I got an external Dell DVD player progree Jun 25 #4