By: Natasha Archary
CDs and DVDs were pitted to become obsolete around the end of 2012, when audio and video streaming platforms and music apps were introduced.
However, tech experts still don’t think the media format will become obsolete anytime soon.
Despite sales for both CDs and DVDs plummeting and music and video stores closing down, there’s still a niche market who prefer to consume content in what is now referred to as the “traditional” way.
In much the same way that vinyl records, cassette and video tapes are no longer in high demand, the same can be said for compact and digital videos discs.
Midday Joy listeners shared with Andy Maqondwana whether they still have CD and DVD collections.
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According to Tech Geek Base, the formats will not become obsolete, instead both discs will become collectible items.
The average person now has access to streaming platforms via the internet. With the addition of Netflix, Amazon Prime, Apple Music, Spotify, even YouTube physical formats are no longer needed for daily use.
There are many reasons why Cloud streaming services rank highly compared to discs. For one, CDs and DVDs can scratch which will damage the file, making it almost impossible to restore.
Having a digital backup is a safer bet to have the files on hand for a longer if not indefinite period of time.
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