So it's a great pity that in these iTunes/MP3 times, the CD has been largely replaced by the MP3/FLAC/WAV download, although I'm one of those dinosaurs who prefers linear PCM and so whenever possible I buy the CD and then face the storage problems...
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DVDs have a similarly ubiquitous, but less glamorous case. The flexible black vinyl ABS case may be tough in the face of abuse (if only the DVD inside was as robust!) but it does look rather utilitarian, and some of the ways that the hub retains the DVD are less than perfect in terms of usability. But again, regular use is a great way to ease acceptance.
However, in my DVD collection I do have something different, and it gives a glimpse of a very different possible future, but sadly, not one that we enjoy on this timeline - a DVD 'jewel case', or more specifically, a 'Super Jewel Box'as it proudly says inside. Yes, it's an overgrown CD jewel case done for DVDs, and I have just the one: for 'Gattaca', an equally individual film/movie. You can see the influence of the CD jewel case - the thickness is just the same, and the tray has the same folded printed sheet, with the cover having a similar folded booklet that kind of slides into place. But the hinge is hugely improved - gone are the thin and all too easily broken brackets, and in their place are much more substantial brackets.
All in all, this is the 'jewel' in the crown of my DVD collection in terms of packaging. The film isn't bad either!
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