Digipak advantages & disadvantages

DIGIPAK

WHAT IS A DIGIPAK

A Digipak is a different style of a CD or DVD

package which is presented in a 6 panel tray

which has a gatefold package. The material

is usually made out of paper or card binding

with one or more plastic trays to hold the CD

inside.

This type of packaging has become

an alternative to the old jewel case which is

a three piece plastic case

ADVANTAGES

Advantages

• It is more eye catching to the audience

• More packaging gives more room for the artist to promote

themselves

• More environmentally friendly for the environment with the

package material as it uses less plastic

• It does not break as easily as a jewel case

DISADVANTAGE

Disadvantages

• becoming out of date for this time (most things are now

electronic)

• They are often more expensive then jewel cases

• Digipak will show more wear and tear then a jewel case, e.g.

water spills

• More expensive to produce