Dakshina Kannada Philatelic Association : CD Reviews

Dakshina Kannada Philatelic Association presents a review of the CDs on Philately in India. These CDs have ben made available to us by various interested philatelists and we are grateful to them for this. A rating has been given to each CD with a maximum points of 10. The consideration has been the cost of the CD, the presentation of the material, philatelic content and usefulness to a philatelist. Read the details of the CD and the review by clicking on the CD Title links. The CDs reviewed are

The Wonderland of Stamps, published by Department of Posts, Government of India

This CD is meant for the beginner. It is priced at Rs 150/- but unfortunately not available in the Philately Bureau of GPOs. DKPA CD rating 7 points.

A Philatelic Passage through India's Freedom Struggle published by CPMG Andhra Pradesh Circle

Created by Digi Animations Hyderabad, this CD presents the Freedom Struggle through the colourful Indian stamps. The cost of the CD is Rs 400/- and it is available with the CPMG, GPO Hyderabad. It can be purchased by sending them a DD or Cheque for the amount to Assistant CPMG (SB), Hyderabad. DKPA CD rating 6 points.

Digital Stamp Album Of India created by Salamindia

Salamindia has done an excellent job for compiling the Indian stamps till 1998 but the effort falls short of a philatelist's expectation. The CD is priced at Rs 999/- and is available from Salamindia, GPO Box 999, Mumbai PIN - 400 001. The price is rather high for the amount of information contained in the CD. DKPA CD rating 5 points.

Philately A Hobby For All produced by CPMG, AP Circle, Hyderabad

A movie on philately. This is also available in VHS format. The CD can be bought from CPMG, GPO, Hyderabad by sending a cheque or DD for Rs. 300/-. DKPA rating 5 points.