Case Logic CDW-320 320 + 16 Capacity Nylon CD Wallet (Black)
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Customer Review: The Best DVD/CD Storage System Available - But It Could Be Better
Summary: 4 Stars
I purchased this very large DVD/CD wallet to better organize and store my DVD collection so that I could avoid having a large cabinet in my living room full of standard DVD cases. My problem with most systems is the inability to add pages between existing pages as my DVD collection expands, resulting in the need to physically move dozens of discs around just to make room for a few new ones in the middle of the wallet.
This system solves that problem because it has a mechanism that allows the pages to be released and moved around. However, rather than simply having a standard ring binder system that opens in the middle, the pages are held by wide plastic strips that are permanently attached to the back of the wallet, and release from the front. That means to add a page to the middle, you must remove all of the pages towards the front of the wallet and later re-insert them, which is a hassle because the wide plastic strips are awkward to re-thread through the narrow slots in the pages.
However, this is just a quibble rather than a serious limitation. I have purchased numerous systems in the past, and this one is the best I have found by far. The wallet has enormous capacity and seems to be durably constructed. It is incredibly convenient to have all of my DVDs in such a compact space. I hope someday to find a CD/DVD wallet with a standard three-ring binder retaining system, but until that happens, this is the best storage system available.
Customer Review: excellent storage for the serious film or music collector
Summary: 4 Stars
I've been using Case Logic "wallets" to store my films for several years now and am very pleased. While it is true that the system that holds the pages can be a pain when you need to re-arrange your CDs or DVDs, it is in every other way a huge improvement over the typical 3-ring binder. These pages WILL stay in place and never tear, come hell or high water.
I have five 336-disc cases and three of the 216-disc cases (and three 3-ring binders which I am replacing- I really dislike them). It's a tough call deciding which size wallet to choose, assuming you need the storage; it's difficult to turn down the extra space as they sell for about the same price. This is a significant cost difference, as two of the larger cases hold more discs total than three of the smaller ones. But the larger one is a bit cumbersome and awkward and it can be difficult to get started opening the zipper. The 216-disc case is clearly easier to open, close, carry, and work with.
But both are excellent products. They show no wear and tear after years, and there is no other system that can safely pack more films into so little space. If my cases were full, I would have over 2300 DVDs on 40 inches of shelf space- that's more than 50 DVDs per inch!! [NOTE: These numbers assume that you are not using up space in the case for cover art or any of the material that accompanies store-bought music or films.]
Customer Review: Not as good as it used to be, but still good.
Summary: 4 Stars
I love CaseLogic's CD wallets. They are the best out there. I've bought them before, so I'll use my previous experience with these products in my review.
The upside: This has the features I require.
- Lots of room
- Zips up to close fully
- "Fast-file pockets" allow temporary storage at the front of the book
- Handle
- Removable pages
- Pages lay flat
The downside: It could definitely be better (most of this compares the product to the previous version).
- "Fast-file pockets" used to be removable; now they are not.
- There used to be a spot for a label on the spine; now there is not.
- Overall poor quality compared to the previous version.
- Binder design only works with CaseLogic's "patented ProSleeve pages".
- Binder design only allows you to remove pages from the front of the book. That means that, if you want to add a page to the back, you have to take out every page and then put them all back in.
Despite the negatives, I believe this product is the best the market has to offer right now, especially in the category of very large CD books. The handle is durable, it zips up fully and the sleeves are removable. Also, the product provides an overall good solution to the problem of CD storage in a way that keeps CDs accessible and manageable. These are the most important aspects to me.
Customer Review: SOOO Much Better Than the Rest
Summary: 5 Stars
So this is the maximum--320 (or 336 counting the space in the front pocket). This is also one of the cheapest 320 disc capacity CD binders on the market. I've owned this particular model for 10 months now and it has performed EXCELLENTLY!
First: the price. You just can't beat a binder this big for under $30.
Second: the quality. The nylon material shows absolutely NO WEAR after almost a year of tossing it around.
Third: construction. The handstrap does exactly what it should do--make this much easier to carry around. Outside is durable and the inside is sleek and clean. Discs aren't scratched by abrasive sleeves and they are NOT bent if they are in the front or the back of the binder--a problem that many of the other binders have.
The only con for the whole thing, which I feel bad even saying, is that when you go to zip it back up you sometimes have to 'guide' the zipper for the first inch to get it started. And this is nothing that you should consider, as with the size of this binder, this should be expected.
As far as shopping around, I went out this week to buy a second one of these--for space reasons--and found a Leather Case Logic 320 at my local KMart for $33. So take your pick.
All pros, practically no cons. If you're shopping around just stop here. This is as good as it gets.
Customer Review: Any idea on how to order more inserts?
Summary: 3 Stars
I have 4 of these and have to get some more. Not like I have a bajillion CD's, but I put the jacket in front and the CD in back, only getting half of the advertised space. I would not recommend putting the CD just behind the jacket in the same pocket, filling 8 CD's per sheet as it's very tight and CD's show visible signs of wear much faster.
Case Logic folders have always been good quality and I'm a happy repeat customer (upgraded from non-insert CD folders last year).
-1 star because of the quirky removable system. As another reviewer poignantly mentioned, they should have stuck with a 3-ring binder system vice front-loading only. Everyone would find it more convenient to be able to add an insert wherever they need to because even if you don't organize alphabetically, you probably still want to keep CD's from the same band together.
-1 star because of inability to purchase more inserts without having to buy an entire folder. If I'm wrong on this and you can purchase additional inserts without having to buy an entire folder to do it, please drop me a comment and share with everybody.
Thanks for reading!
[EDIT]
Was told by Red Sailor you can buy inserts separately. Not sure Case Logic offers this anymore but that eliminates one of my criticisms. Thanks again Red Sailor!