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General => Fun Forumâ„¢ => Topic started by: Yoni on July 14, 2004, 07:00 AM

Title: CD/DVD Shredder
Post by: Yoni on July 14, 2004, 07:00 AM
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Title: Re:CD/DVD Shredder
Post by: j0k3r on July 14, 2004, 07:55 AM
Ew, I have a knife that can do that and it doesn't cost an extra $43!
Title: Re:CD/DVD Shredder
Post by: Thing on July 14, 2004, 08:10 AM
I have a method that I've been using.  Pop your CD into the microwave and set it on high.  Push start and watch the fireworks!  You only have to do it for a few seconds and it is permanently destroyed.  It looks cool too!
Title: Re:CD/DVD Shredder
Post by: iago on July 14, 2004, 10:14 AM
Quote from: Thing on July 14, 2004, 08:10 AM
I have a method that I've been using.  Pop your CD into the microwave and set it on high.  Push start and watch the fireworks!  You only have to do it for a few seconds and it is permanently destroyed.  It looks cool too!

I heard that it looks really cool!  Perhaps I should burn some sensitive data on a cd, just so I have an excuse to microwave it :)
Title: Re:CD/DVD Shredder
Post by: Grok on July 14, 2004, 11:43 AM
Quote from: Thing on July 14, 2004, 08:10 AM
I have a method that I've been using.  Pop your CD into the microwave and set it on high.  Push start and watch the fireworks!  You only have to do it for a few seconds and it is permanently destroyed.  It looks cool too!

What type of data gives the best show?  Porn?
Title: Re:CD/DVD Shredder
Post by: Hitmen on July 14, 2004, 11:48 AM
I perfer to just "Pop"(Just hold it around the edges and squeeeeze)  the CD's into the nearest trash can.  Completely destroyed, minimal effort, nice and quick.
Title: Re:CD/DVD Shredder
Post by: Falcon[anti-yL] on July 14, 2004, 12:05 PM
Quote from: Thing on July 14, 2004, 08:10 AM
I have a method that I've been using.  Pop your CD into the microwave and set it on high.  Push start and watch the fireworks!  You only have to do it for a few seconds and it is permanently destroyed.  It looks cool too!
Does it mess up your microwave?
Title: Re:CD/DVD Shredder
Post by: iago on July 14, 2004, 12:55 PM
Quote from: Falcon[anti-yL] on July 14, 2004, 12:05 PM
Quote from: Thing on July 14, 2004, 08:10 AM
I have a method that I've been using.  Pop your CD into the microwave and set it on high.  Push start and watch the fireworks!  You only have to do it for a few seconds and it is permanently destroyed.  It looks cool too!
Does it mess up your microwave?

It's probably not good for it :)
Title: Re:CD/DVD Shredder
Post by: Fr0z3N on July 14, 2004, 12:59 PM
Quote from: Hitmen on July 14, 2004, 11:48 AM
I perfer to just "Pop"(Just hold it around the edges and squeeeeze)  the CD's into the nearest trash can.  Completely destroyed, minimal effort, nice and quick.

Same here but I rarly burn anything, I just 'Pop' those annoying AOL CD's.
Title: Re:CD/DVD Shredder
Post by: Thing on July 14, 2004, 07:22 PM
QuoteWhat type of data gives the best show?  Porn?
I wouldn't know, I've never destroyed porn. :)

QuoteDoes it mess up your microwave?
Not yet.  I've done it many times at my office and it still works fine.  When I show it to people they almost always jump and it's fun to watch the look on their faces.
Title: Re:CD/DVD Shredder
Post by: DeTaiLs on July 14, 2004, 09:45 PM
I noticed after u do it the house smells bad for awhile not a good smell eaither
Title: Re:CD/DVD Shredder
Post by: j0k3r on July 14, 2004, 10:06 PM
Quote from: Twix on July 14, 2004, 09:45 PM
I noticed after u do it the house smells bad for awhile not a good smell eaither
That would be the toxic fumes released from burning plastic? Possibly breaking your microwave a bit too...
Title: Re:CD/DVD Shredder
Post by: Yoni on July 15, 2004, 03:15 AM
I've done it once, I've gathered that:
1 second = raw
2 seconds = well done
3 seconds = overcooked
4 or above = fire hazard

The best time to cook a CD in the microwave is exactly one twinkling, which is about 2.3 seconds.
Title: Re:CD/DVD Shredder
Post by: iago on July 15, 2004, 05:32 PM
Quote from: Twix on July 14, 2004, 09:45 PM
smells bad [...] not a good smell eaither

A bad smell that's not good? Good heavens!
Title: Re:CD/DVD Shredder
Post by: Akamas on July 15, 2004, 07:33 PM
When I did it, it smelt like bacon....