How much longer before physical media becomes obsolete?

[Rapmastermind]

I seen it go from:


* A-Track, Record Player, Tape, CD's, MP3

*Betamax, VHS, Laser Disc, DVD, HD DVD, Blu-ray


So i've seen some legendary tech go obsolete. But Physical media? Nope. At least not now. It's possible the market will make it obsolete though. But not everyone will have the best computers or memories. Also there is something about holding something, makes it realer. I think it will be 50/50. People will still have physical media but will also have a ton of media on their computers. Also I'm sorry MP3 just doesn't have the quality of CD and some of the Digital Media Transfers aren't up to par in Quality also.

 

[satam55]

they're starting to include extras now (vudu , cinemanow etc)

but i hear you i'm always so close to hitting my bandwith limit every month i watch it like a hawk that last week

But that's ONLY for newer films. For TV shows & most movies, you have to get the Blu-ray/DVD release to make sure you get the special features.

 

[satam55]

Itunes sales dropped this year for the first time since they started, mainly due to the increased popularity of streaming.

Which is why they quickly jumped on Dre and Iovines Beats brand, so they can start making money from their streaming service.

If that was the reason they bought Beats by Dre, they fukking failed!

 

[FlyRy]

I seen it go from:


* A-Track, Record Player, Tape, CD's, MP3

*Betamax, VHS, Laser Disc, DVD, HD DVD, Blu-ray


So i've seen some legendary tech go obsolete. But Physical media? Nope. At least not now. It's possible the market will make it obsolete though. But not everyone will have the best computers or memories. Also there is something about holding something, makes it realer. I think it will be 50/50. People will still have physical media but will also have a ton of media on their computers. Also I'm sorry MP3 just doesn't have the quality of CD and some of the Digital Media Transfers aren't up to par in Quality also.

yes but it boils down to convenience.

I remember freshman year of college lugging around a clumsy cd player with a few cds in my backpack..then mp3 players hit the scene the next year.

granted as some mentioned music has more of a need to be portable..but with walmart, best buy and target all having their own streaming services now and shrinking their in store inventories the writings kind of on the wall. as more people get smart tvs and discover the apps on their consoles or the hdmi sticks/boxes i think the switch will occur as it'll be easier than going to the store or paying for shipping online.

i'm in the physical camp too (for movies) but i do like the ultraviolet codes so i can have em in the cloud kind of as insurance and for if im traveling.

but i've personally never bought anything strictly digital only because its the same damn price as the physical which usually has both these days

But that's ONLY for newer films. For TV shows & most movies, you have to get the Blu-ray/DVD release to make sure you get the special features.

i hear you breh.. but most studios are skimming on the features anyway recently in order to pump the movie out in 3 months after the theatrical release while its still fresh in peoples minds

i used to love watching all the supplements back in the DVD days.. these days i hardly have time to.. but it'd still be nice to have em

 

[satam55]

I can't see myself going digital for movies. Sale prices, uncompressed image/audio quality, extras/packaging, no hit to bandwidth, and I can make my own digital backups.

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they're starting to include extras now (vudu , cinemanow etc)

But that's ONLY for newer films. For TV shows & most movies, you have to get the Blu-ray/DVD release to make sure you get the special features.

yes but it boils down to convenience.

I remember freshman year of college lugging around a clumsy cd player with a few cds in my backpack..then mp3 players hit the scene the next year.

granted as some mentioned music has more of a need to be portable..but with walmart, best buy and target all having their own streaming services now and shrinking their in store inventories the writings kind of on the wall. as more people get smart tvs and discover the apps on their consoles or the hdmi sticks/boxes i think the switch will occur as it'll be easier than going to the store or paying for shipping online.

i'm in the physical camp too (for movies) but i do like the ultraviolet codes so i can have em in the cloud kind of as insurance and for if im traveling.

but i've personally never bought anything strictly digital only because its the same damn price as the physical which usually has both these days


i hear you breh.. but most studios are skimming on the features anyway recently in order to pump the movie out in 3 months after the theatrical release while its still fresh in peoples minds

i used to love watching all the supplements back in the DVD days.. these days i hardly have time to.. but it'd still be nice to have em

Whoa!