AquaticKonquest
Fudanshi
I've been wanting to make a topic involving DVDs for a while, but I've been contemplating which angle to approach it from. But, I've given it some thought and came to the conclusion that my original plan was the best one to follow.
So, yes, DVDs. We buy 'em to watch movies and shows when we want them instantly, relieving us from having to wait for it to be watchable on TV.
But...have you ever thought about how long DVDs will last? Probably not, but you know...let's think about it anyway! :P
Given that DVDs essentially surpassed the VHS, is it possible that DVDs may give way to a more superior form? I must admit, I was going to say that the "superior form" was Blu-Ray, but the two seem to co-exist right now. However, Blu-Ray is most certainly not a standard in a majority of households that do not own a Blu-Ray player...or one of the two important 8th Gen gaming consoles (or the PS3). So...one way to approach the question is: do you think Blu-Rays will eventually overtake DVDs as the standard?
And considering how popular streaming is, DVDs appear to be as irrelevant as ever, its manual restrictions setting us back when we could be otherwise using streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, NowTV, etc. and have access to a greater range of films and television programs.
But you get the point, so let's end the essay-esque introduction already - I personally don't think DVDs will die out, but I'm not crossing out the idea that it's a possibility. I think they will one day just cease to exist, akin to the VHS.
So what about you guys?
So, yes, DVDs. We buy 'em to watch movies and shows when we want them instantly, relieving us from having to wait for it to be watchable on TV.
But...have you ever thought about how long DVDs will last? Probably not, but you know...let's think about it anyway! :P
Given that DVDs essentially surpassed the VHS, is it possible that DVDs may give way to a more superior form? I must admit, I was going to say that the "superior form" was Blu-Ray, but the two seem to co-exist right now. However, Blu-Ray is most certainly not a standard in a majority of households that do not own a Blu-Ray player...or one of the two important 8th Gen gaming consoles (or the PS3). So...one way to approach the question is: do you think Blu-Rays will eventually overtake DVDs as the standard?
And considering how popular streaming is, DVDs appear to be as irrelevant as ever, its manual restrictions setting us back when we could be otherwise using streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, NowTV, etc. and have access to a greater range of films and television programs.
But you get the point, so let's end the essay-esque introduction already - I personally don't think DVDs will die out, but I'm not crossing out the idea that it's a possibility. I think they will one day just cease to exist, akin to the VHS.
So what about you guys?