a storage housing or unit for holding a circular disk , such as a cd - rom , audio compact disk , dvd , or any media product of a similar size , shape , or thickness . the unit has a top portion with a number of grooves recessed approximately half the depth of the unit to house the disks at a slight angle for easy access and viewing . the center of the container may include a piece of closed cell foam or other soft material that has slits approximately 1 . 5 times the thickness of the disk that will frictionally engage the disk without causing any harm or scratches to the disk . however , other embodiments of the invention do not utilize such material . the unit sits upright with or without a stand and allows multiple disks to be stored and viewed without the use of any other storage apparatus such as sleeves or jewel cases . the unit is decorative in fashion and can be made using many different materials in a myriad of colors . an area in front or on top of the unit is saved for the placement of a logo or corporate identity .