The SkipDr costs £29.99, while the Dr Fix It is £49.99. The SkipDr doesn't come with a deep scratch kit, that must be purchased for an extra £9.99. The Dr Fix It supports both 8cm and 12cm media, while the SkipDr requires an adapter costing £4.99 to work with 8cm media. Add it all up and it doesn't seem that much cheaper any more, does it? But also consider that not everyone needs the ability to use 8cm CD's, and the deep scratch pad is only necessery on the deepest of scratches.

One of the big selling points of the Dr Fix It, IMO one of the only differences between the products - is the motor. When a badly damaged CD can take 4 or 5 runs to repair. Using the SkipDr, that is one tired arm!

One other major consideration, is availability. SkipDr is available in Dixons, PC World, Currys, Electronics Boutique, Game, Virgin megastores and Innovations catalogue. Which means in general you will be able to pick it up on most high streets. DrFixIt on the other hand, is only available from their website. Although trade purchases are possible - they were not boasting any big names stocking them.

Conclusion

Both of these devices are very well made, and well worth the money. Considering how many CD's may be unplayable at £10-£15 a shot, and even more for computer games - it pays itself off.

I find it very hard to find a winner between these devices, because they are both excellent products. I think the deciding factor is basically how lazy you are...

I would suggest that once a CD is repaired, it is a good idea to then make a backup copy using a CD-Writer, just in case it gets more damage and is beyond repair.

I'd like to thank the respective companies for providing review samples..

I give these products a Spode's Abode Recommended award!

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