Well, if you never use the originals, then they will always be in pristine condition. So IMHO, I would just play the backups, and if they get damaged you still have the original to make another backup. Just my $.02 Rich
Quote; " I was wondering if it is better to use my origanals or backups?" Better for what............? That's the whole point of making backups, isn't it? If it was not for that dilemma, making back ups to watch, instead of the originals, then Afterdawn would not be here! A puzzled Pulsar..............