I am looking for a way to minimize the space required to store my DVDs (about 400).

I would like to keep the covers and inserts but get rid of the 'jewel' cases. Years ago in the US I came across some "DVD photo albums". Albums with elongated sleeves that would fit the disk and the cover art. However these days in Australia I only see CD albums and storage boxes. They have square sleeves that fit the disk but not the artwork (without turning to Origami)

Alternatives would be a book shelf or chest of drawers and store all the DVDs in their cases. I'd prefer a chest of shallow drawers as my bookshelves are full of CDs (and books) and I don't have spare wallspace for another shelf. Currently the DVDs are in plastic storage tubs which is not ideal for searching.

Has anyone got a good solution?

cheers
Gus

Buy a bigger house.

Thanks Mike, budget is less than ukp500.

a slightly different approach would be to buy a squeezebox, SB+ or similar, rip all your CDs then put them (CDs) in the cellar! could also work within your budget, too.

http://www.slappa.com/?gclid=CL3Ho9K67pMCFQOIFQodEGMsWg

Slappa is the best one I've seen so far.

Be wary of some CaseLogic cases as those scratches the disc over time.

I would photocopy the sleeve or print one off Amazon/Ebay to fit a CD case, then bung the original artwork in the loft and sleeve up the discs with the shrunk-down covers in the other side of the sleeve. One nice box later, job done. It takes up less space than a Squeezebox too.;)

a slightly different approach would be to buy a squeezebox, SB+ or similar, rip all your CDs then put them (CDs) in the cellar! could also work within your budget, too.

The original poster seems to be talking about dvd's, so a squeezebox won't be much help.

In the UK, you can get good protective albums here http://www.arrowfile.com
I have some for my CDs. But I don't know whether it would be economic to send them to Australia.