"Unlike pressed original CDs, burned CDs have a relatively short life span of between 2 to 5 years, depending on the quality of the CD," Gerecke said in an interview this week. "There are a few things you can do to extend the life of a burned CD, like keeping the disc in a cool, dark space, but not a whole lot more."
-John Blau, Computerworld Magazine, January 10, 2006

"Image permanence for CDRs (Compact Disc Recordable) is an area that is not well known or understood by the general consumer, and not by many photo labs. Contrary to popular belief, most CDRs are not permanent, and low-priced CDRs may not be readable at all and error in as little as two years."
-Ron Kubara, "Not All Discs are Created Equal", Photo Marketing Magazine

"According to an article on PCWorld.com, the quality of a burned CD, when compared to one that is pressed or an original, can have a significantly shorter lifespan - 2 to 5 years."
-Maeleeke J. Lavan, Democrat and Chronicle, January 26, 2006

The (silver) CDs and DVDs you record on at home work on a...system that is more susceptible to age-related decay. These discs are coated with a layer of dye that can fade with time, especially if the disc is kept in bright sunlight. (Then referencing Gold CDs/DVDs)...The disc is put in a refrigerator size torture chamber (for accelerated aging tests), where it is subjected to unusually high temperature and humidity. How well the disc survives the rigors of the testing chamber is a good indication of how well it will respond to the ravages of time.
-Wall Street Journal, June 24, 2004

The KODAK 24k gold Preservation CD is produced using Mitsui's patented Phthalocyanine dye under strict manufacturing conditions to insure that your data is safely preserved for years to come. Environmental chamber tests show that the KODAK Preservation CD-R will last up to 300 years (under proper storage conditions). These estimates are based upon results from industry standard tests that subject the discs to 85% relative humidity and 80 degrees Celsius for 2000 hours. The Light Fastness Test shows that KODAK 24k gold Preservation CD-R will withstand the full spectrum of light, same as the sun, for over 100 continuous hours without damage.
-KODAK 24k gold Preservation CD-R Longevity Test Chamber Study

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