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• Position: What's New? - CD carrying cases - Brief Article

The increased portability of CD and DVD players means that discs will be traveling along with them. The problem is to transport those discs safely so that they do not scratch, break, or warp. The latter is a particular danger if they are left in a car and exposed to the heat of the sun.

What is needed is a rugged container, and the steel CD cases from Atlantic Inc., Santa Fe Springs, Calif., fit the bill admirably. Made of metal over high-impact plastic, the Atlantic Taxi cases come in matte or glossy finishes in an assortment of colors, sleek and stylish without being heavy. Each heat-resistant case has interior removable sleeves to protect the discs and a sliding lock system to keep it securely closed, yet the contents easily accessible. The cases have either a 24-disc capacity ($11.99) or hold a prodigious 60 ($21.99); the larger model has a removable carrying strap so that it can be slung over the shoulder.

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