How Long Until CDs/DVDs/Blu Rays and Other Physical Copies are Obsolete?

[Duke]

I'm gonna bet that a good bookcase is cheaper.

It probably is, but since Terry78 is into cloud service for his digital needs, I was merely pointing out an alternative for him.

 

[terry78]

The **** is a bookcase?

 

[Duke]

The **** is a bookcase?

Definition

Bookcase: a set of shelves for books set in a surrounding frame or cabinet.

 

[terry78]

Bo.....ooks?

 

[Duke]

Bo.....ooks?

I suppose you want me to define books for you too, right??? Well, forget it!!

 

[Doc Ock]

The **** is a bookcase?

This.

Spoiler

 

[Breogan]

The **** is a bookcase?

A dust collecting apparatus, for old things that scratch break and wear out unless you don't use them. IE ...display case for collecting dust.

 

[Black Narcissus]

Nevah.

People still buy dvds. Lawd. I still collect a few vinyl.

 

[Doc Ock]

Plus there is possibly a new Blu-Ray format on the way (although I think I will stick with Blu-Rays, I think Blu-Ray is where I'll stop. No 4K Blus for me).

 

[Breogan]

Plus there is possibly a new Blu-Ray format on the way

It's called C-Ray/z and they beam the movie directly into the slot installed in your noggin.

 

[MadVillainy]

Blu-ray 4K Officially Named “Ultra HD Blu-ray”; Will Its Specs Be Enough to Revitalize Physical Media?
by Matt Goldberg

I’m always circumspect when it comes to replacing my old DVDs with Blu-rays. I weigh the price, the need for a high-quality image, special features, etc. DVDs were the savior of studios in the 2000s, but the Blu-ray market hasn’t surged because people didn’t see the point of getting a new player and replacing their DVDs, and even though the Blu-ray market is steady, people are more interested in streaming and easy rentals online or at Redbox.

In the past couple of years, 4K Blu-rays have been released to take advantage of expensive new 4K televisions, and now the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) tells The Digital Bits that 4K Blu-rays will officially be known as “Ultra HD Blu-ray”. More importantly, a list of specs has been released for what these discs will provide, and what they will require. Hit the jump for more.


Here are the specs for Ultra HD Blu-ray [via The Digital Bits]:
Will employ High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC – also known as H.265), which is the successor to H.264/MPEG-4 AVC and is considered the most efficient video compression standard available.
Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs will be produced in two configurations: 66GB dual-layer and 100GB triple-layer.


Higher video frame rates (up to 60p), 10-bit color, a wider color gamut (up to Rec.2020 or BT.2020), and High Dynamic Range (HDR).
The ultimate goal of Ultra HD is to future-proof the format, and give “filmmakers filmmakers and content producers a great deal of room to work, and lots of headroom to add image quality going forward, as display manufactures roll out future and ever more capable UHD displays.”

Additionally, BDA member studios such as Fox, Sony, Disney, and others are reportedly excited for Ultra HD, and are expected cooperate with the new rollout, which should provide plenty of content. This is all with the obejective of getting people interested in physical media again by showing them how much better it can be than streaming platforms, which are also going to start moving into 4K.

But there are complications. First, Ultra HD Blu-ray will require a new player. We don’t know how much it will cost, nor do we know the price of the discs. Additionally, image precision doesn’t seem to be a priority among average consumers. Shows like The Wire are being “remastered for HD”, but they’re losing their original aspect ratio. There’s more demand to fill a wide screen and avoid upsetting people who don’t understand a 4:3 ratio. And anecdotally, I grit my teeth when I go over to someone’s home and their TV has motion smoothing that makes everything but live television and nature documentaries look like a soap opera. They don’t seem to notice or mind.


These are the people we’re expecting to buy another player and replace their movies again? And even if it’s just for a new movies rather than re-mastering old ones, this will compete with streaming unlimited content for a low monthly price? I feel like we’re moving back to the age of Laserdisc where cinephiles will pay a premium for high-quality content, and everyone else will be satisfied with a cheaper, lower-quality product.

http://collider.com/ultra-hd-blu-ray-specs/#7yjYE2Y9bbthMFY4.99

 

[terry78]

Pretty soon this **** is going to be so HD you may as well look out the window and see the exact same clarity.

 

[Doc Ock]

Pretty soon this **** is going to be so HD you may as well look out the window and see the exact same clarity.

Windows will be replaced with TV screens BECAUSE the clarity is so good. Can't wait to look out the window and see Star Wars happening.

 

[Black Narcissus]

 

[Mace Dolex]

With physical copies of music & movies etc. you don't need to have internet access to use them but if everything went digital only then everyone would have to pay for internet access on a monthly basis just to watch their movies & download music if they hadn't converted every cd they own to digital. Even in this day & age not everybody has internet access simply because it is an extra expense that they can't afford or just don't choose to have it so if everything went digital it would hurt many.

TRUTH!

I'm still old school and I'm not into streaming movies or downloading apps, I especially hate when movie/music studios force you to buy or download an app on Itunes, NO GOD DAMMIT you either give me a physical copy or you won't get my money.

 

[terry78]

^You want some cheese to go with that tar you were stuck in for the past 30 million years?

 

[Black Narcissus]

I have to own the physical copy of the movie. There is something about holding it in your hands. Same goes for books, I hate to read them on my ipad.

 

[Mace Dolex]

Vinyl is actually more popular now than in 1990 as ridiculous as that is.

I use to think the reason vinyl was phased out was because the consumer wanted everything compact and smaller such as CD's and/or audio cassettes because at the time people listened to more music while driving and they weren't as cumbersome as vinyl.

You know instead of "bigger is better" the motto became "smaller is sufficient"., ......actually I just made that up.

 

[Black Narcissus]

I actually bought a 'modern' record player. I love it.

 

[DarthDorranceBane]

It's called C-Ray/z and they beam the movie directly into the slot installed in your noggin.

IT'S COMING TRUE!

 

[Greens]

If they ever do become obsolete, I doubt it will be within the time-frame the poll suggests. Buying discs is cheaper and easier than ever with services like Amazon. Physical stores will go out of business, sure.

 

[Black Narcissus]

If my Sega Genesis had a fap hole and a cup holder...I would have never left my room back in the day. Modern world.

 

[Greens]

If my Sega Genesis had a fap hole and a cup holder...I would have never left my room back in the day. Modern world.

Fap holes should be a mandatory component on every device.