I have to ask. Does it even MATTER which one of these formats "wins"? Clearly things are moving in a digital download direction and it won't be long before BOTH of these formats are considered obsolete. Their lifespan has already been cut short. Certainly shorter then the existing DVD format. I think of both of these as more akin to Laser Disc players. Nice to have, but ultimately will be collecting dust, sooner rather then later. And who wants to invest in THAT kind of limited prospect?
Most music is still sold on CD. Download is fine, but people over, say, 30, feel more comfortable with physical media. And many people of all ages do not want to trust anything important to a hard drive. They still sell quite a few printed books, too.
Download is fine, and I like it for some things, but it won't replace anything for at least a decade. If then.
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I have to ask. Does it even MATTER which one of these formats "wins"? Clearly things are moving in a digital download direction and it won't be long before BOTH of these formats are considered obsolete. Their lifespan has already been cut short. Certainly shorter then the existing DVD format. I think of both of these as more akin to Laser Disc players. Nice to have, but ultimately will be collecting dust, sooner rather then later. And who wants to invest in THAT kind of limited prospect?
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Most music is still sold on CD. Download is fine, but people over, say, 30, feel more comfortable with physical media. And many people of all ages do not want to trust anything important to a hard drive. They still sell quite a few printed books, too.
Download is fine, and I like it for some things, but it won't replace anything for at least a decade. If then.