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Metalpak: Is this a custom one or a Steelbook?
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DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantStar ContributorDarxon
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So would I. If there's no physical connection between the holding mechanism of the actual DVD and the metal casing, I wouldn't subsummarize that type of case under "Metalcase" either.
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@Voltaire:
It shouldn't be too hard to tell those two apart: with the metalcases or Steelbooks, the DVD holding mechanism is directly connected to the metal casing.
The EzyDVD Tin-Boxes, as far as I understand it (I don't own any), contain a regular keep case with a metal box around it, so there's no direct connection between the DVD and the metal.


Absolutely right... I am just suggesting this is made clear in the Rules so there is no arguing when it comes to voting!
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I voted for "Different". The "Steelbook" case type should be changed to "Metal case", IMO.


Couldn't agree more!

Quoting Martin_Zuidervliet:
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Steel is Metal, but Metal is not Steel.

I have one Metalpak myself and I have called it Custom because it's distinctively different than SteelBook.


Or you could call it Steel Case and be done with it.
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Quoting Martin_Zuidervliet:
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Steel is Metal, but Metal is not Steel.

I have one Metalpak myself and I have called it Custom because it's distinctively different than SteelBook.

Or you could call it Steel Case and be done with it.

Eh No, because it could also be made out of Tin or Iron and that's not the same as Steel.
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DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantStar ContributorLewis_Prothero
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The "Steelbook" case type should be changed to "Metal case", IMO.

Yep, I agree to that.

Agreed to, but what should be done until this change is achieved?
It all seems so stupid, it makes me want to give up!
But why should I give up, when it all seems so stupid?


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I think this is a slippery slope.  What do you do about VIVA cases then?  It looks even more like SteelBook than MetalPak cases. 

I think Steelbook encompass all three types of cases MetalPak™, VIVA™, and SteelBook™, but are distinct from metal boxes and slipcovers (Band of Brothers or T2 Extreme Edition).
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The "Steelbook" case type should be changed to "Metal case", IMO.

Yep, I agree to that.

Agreed to, but what should be done until this change is achieved?

As long as certain case types are not mentioned in the list of available choices, the only thing you can do is choose custom and not the one you prefer it to be.
Martin Zuidervliet

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I agree it's custom. Steelbook is not a generic term, it's used for a special type or brand of metal cases. If you want to call it a steelbook, fine, but do it local.
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DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantStar ContributorDarklyNoon
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Well, a contribution to change Custom to Steelbook, for a STARMETALPACK just got approved, think that mans we can change all TIns and Metalpacks to Steelbooks now.

cheers
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