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Record 1 2004-01-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Packaging
  • Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
DEF

[A] standardized plastic case in which most audio CD's and many CD-ROMS are packaged.

CONT

The RIAA [Recording Industry Association of America] eventually adopted a neutral stance, recommending only that CDs be packaged in a jewelbox-size format (5 X 5 1/2 inches) and endorsing no specific material.

OBS

The Dictionary of New Media is available at: <a href="http://hepdigital.com/" title="http://hepdigital.com">http://hepdigital.com</a>.

Key term(s)
  • jewelbox size

French

Domaine(s)
  • Emballages
  • Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
DEF

Emballage de forme carrée muni de charnières, généralement fabriqué en polystyrène, destiné à contenir un disque compact.

CONT

Évoquer le disque compact, c'est également parler de son boîtier-écrin plastique, carré, facile à ranger et peu encombrant.

Key term(s)
  • boîtier écrin
  • boîtier cristal

Spanish

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