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Originally Posted by Phogg
Blu-Ray was obsolete before it was launched.
I expect it's run will be no more than four years, tops.
Because HD downloads are so prevalent, and because SD cards and thumb drives have zero moving parts, expect even larger laptops to drop optical drives by 2013. SDXC will hold 2 terrabytes of removable storage with minimum heat generation and minimal chance of mechanical failure.
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Until people that are just a couple miles outside major cities have access to high-speed internet, disc based media is still going to be around.
I live less than 5 miles from the city limits, but there is no cable or other high speed options out here. The only "high-speed" access I have is a 1mbps connection transmitted wirelessly that I have to pay $60/month for. Until broadband comparable to DSL or cable comes into rural areas I'll be sticking with my blu-rays.