Quote:
Originally Posted by fugazied
They will fade away just like vinyl.
We will have little boutique companies who will do limited runs (1 to 10'000) copies of a book for companies or individuals. They will be EXPENSIVE because the carbon emissions cost for creating paper books will be considered huge.
But for the masses, students and everyday readers will have a device which is like a kindle on steroids. Color touch screen, which does everything the ipod touch does (movies, internet, music, books, applications).
|
Looks like some things stick around.
http://whatsonmypc.wordpress.com/200...ng-a-comeback/
Vinyl May Be Final Nail in CD's Coffin
"As counterintuitive as it may seem in this age of iPods and digital downloads, vinyl -- the favorite physical format of indie music collectors and audiophiles -- is poised to re-enter the mainstream, or at least become a major tributary."
"Having just gone through the process of mastering our new album for digital and for vinyl, I can say it is completely amazing how different they really sound," said lead singer and guitarist Joshua Babcock in an e-mail interview. "The way the vinyl is so much better and warmer and more interesting to listen to is a wonder."
http://www.wired.com/entertainment/m...eningpost_1029
http://feverishthoughts.com/guitar/2...g-a-come-back/
http://abcnews.go.com/video/playerIndex?id=7011708