The Case of the Exploding CD-ROM
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“Manufacturers try to outspin each other all the time by selling CD-ROM drives with higher and higher spin ratios. Spin ratios of 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x, 56x and 64x come in a never ending stream. The CD is forced to rotate faster and faster. At what speed will a CD blow up, and can you do something to prevent it from exploding?” - There’s been some attention given lately to CDs blowing up in CD-ROM drives, as the average drive speed increases and faster units are on the market. This guy took a scientific approach to determine at what point CD-ROM speed becomes to dangerous. I’ll stick to my 24X, I think!
