The composites are also likely to see applications in enhancing the storage capacity of CDs and DVDs and in increasing the number of circuits that can fit on computer chips.

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Another option for people with the storage space for books and CDs is to sell your own collection through Amazon.com.

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AutoRip, which is only available in the US, will automatically keep a digital copy of eligible CDs in a customer's cloud storage account.

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It supports playback of WMA and FLAC lossless files in addition to mp3 music, and has an on-board storage capacity equivalent to 175, 000 tracks, or 10, 000 of your favourite CDs.

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