Is the DVD dead?
YES, because there are so much more alternatives to DVDs. for example the online streaming.
companies like Lovefilm and Netflix came up with this idea of sharing latest movies and tv series online on their website as soon as it comes on DVDs in high quality. that way people can enjoy the same experience only cheaper. this is called cloud computing.
The other alternative is downloading. since the average internet speed is increase compared to for example 10 years ago, it is ideal to download the content we want which is also legal. for example users more likely want to have the latest music, movies, tv shows and video game. I surely can say that consumer purchase their favorite content through internet or they stream online.
we are currently experiencing a whole new era of consuming media products. to prove my point in a easy way I am going to talk about shops like hmv and blockbusters.
people just don't have time to go through long shops, because they know what they want, and also by storing the data online they don't have to worry about storing the dvd’s because they take alot of space. that is the reason these stores are loosing their market. companies like apple (with itunes), google (google play), amazon (Lovefilm) are taking their markets in whatever.
their app is compatible on all iOS, andrroid mobie phones and tablets and smart TVs and gaming console. so everyone can have access to them with internet connection.
some people still prefer to buy or rent their dvd’s because they are not familiar with the online technology or they think if they physically buy their movies or whatever their purchase is more secure.
I predict that this is also going to change in 1 or 2 years time, because dvd’ are not popular amongst young people who were mainly purchasing. in one day everyone must update themselves to this technology because since dvd is not getting the money that it used to get before companies decide to stop making them because they are not selling.
I personally can not identify any positive future for hard copies like dvd. however it is much more easier to use for people who don’t really use computer in their life. you will need a dvd player which you can have as cheap as £20. and as soon as you insert the dvd you will get a simple menu that enables you to use dvd features. for example adding subtitles in selected language or changing the sound format. usually DVDs also contain a special feature which can be a behind the scene or deleted scenes.
My coclusion is this: because people are a lot busier than before and in this tough economic climate consumers automatically would want to get what it wants with spending less time and money. For this reason I think DVD’s are going to die.
