I'm also not sure about recordable CDs/DVDs:
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“All a CD is is a medium for distribution of content … and within 10 years, you won’t need a physical transport medium,” Bajarin says.
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True enough to an extent, I suppose, but that's not all that discs do. They can also serve as a method of backup, a throwing weapon for use in house burglaries, and a Frisbee for when you're bored.
And what about music? Unless he is also suggesting that car stereos will have progressed to the point where they, too, can access the cloud, I might still need my recorded music on a disc. "iPod connectivity!" I hear you say. Sure, many stereos have that; but I prefer the cleaner look and feel of being able to insert discs inside my stereo, as opposed to having wires snaking about my car for the auxiliary input. Or maybe they'll start including dock connectors in the centre glove box? Cool idea, but that would then require
all manufacturers of portable music players to use the same type of connector.
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Rather than buy a separate console, Enderle expects that consumers will instead buy smart televisions with a gaming system built into it, not to mention tablets and smartphones that will continue to ramp up their gaming options.
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TVs with high-end console gaming built-in? I really, really doubt that. I haven't really heard of anyone making a major effort into even trying for that right now. I'm supposed to believe it will not only be a reality, but in fact will be popular enough to replace dedicated consoles... all in a little over 8 years? Umm... No. Besides, if Sony want to make a PlayStation TV, it will be just that: a
Sony PSTV (gotta admit, has a nice ring to it). So are we assuming that all customers will stick to buying Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo TVs? Or that all TV manufacturers will invest the time, effort and money on building their own console technology? I don't see either happening.
And "tablets and smartphones that will continue to ramp up their gaming options."? The word 'continue' implies that they have been doing that currently. I don't know how many 'gamers' would agree with that. I, for one, don't want to play Bird Shit or Boring Ninja for the rest of my life.