2. Difference between a jewel case and digipak
A digipak is a cardboard CD holder. They tend to
include extra information in them, such as photos.
The differences between a digipak and a jewel case
are that a jewel case is made of plastic, whereas a
digipak is made of cardboard. Also, jewel cases can
shatter and break easily because of the plastic and
finally, digipaks are easier to produce than jewel
cases.
3. Pros and Cons of Digipaks
Pros:
They are stronger than jewel cases because they don't break easily
and shatter.
They are cheaper to produce than jewel cases.
They can look nicer than jewel cases as they have a better design
and can include extra information such as photos.
They are better for the environment because of using cardboard.
Use the whole promotional package. The same design and colours
are used for the digipak, a website, merchandise.
Easier to ship. They are lighter and easier to travel with than the
jewel cases which can be heavier.
4. Cons:
Over time, they can get mouldy and ruin.
Digipaks aren't waterproof so they can easily rip
when they get wet.
The digipaks and the glue to stick it together could
become loose.
It's harder to get the CD out of digipaks.
Digipaks are more difficult to replace than jewel
cases.
5. Why are they increasingly popular?
Digipaks are cheaper to produce than jewel cases so
people tend to prefer digipaks. Digipaks are also
popular because bands use the whole promotional
package by using the same designs and colours for
the digipack, website and merchandise. Digipaks
create things better visually as they include more
photos and can have a better design than jewel cases.
Also bands now prefer to design their own digipak to
make them stand out. Finally, alternative bands tend
to use digipaks, and alternative music bands are
becoming more popular.
