“DVD/CDs are quickly going to go the way of VHS tapes and LP records. You can already stream most older TV shows off the Internet and before too long, you will be able to stream just about anything that was every recorded.”
I’m a pretty old guy, and not a technology leader. I usually wait until a technology proves to be here to stay.
Watching television for hours was never my thing. Sports, politics, but not much else.
When I got sober, I had more time, and turned to cable TV, VHS, then DVD.
I heard about streaming, decided to give it a try, and now can state that my Roku and my $7.99 monthly Netflix subscription are the best entertainment dollars ever spent.
I want to cancel cable entirely, and will IF my wife and daughter can be brought along willingly.
So many times, the wife will be watching something crummy on TV and I'll be sitting next to her with my laptop, watching Netflix with my headphones. It makes for a less contentious marriage.
BTW, Netflix is not just about movies and TV shows. Tons of documentaries, music concerts and other programming is available and it's all on DEMAND, when you want to watch it and without the commercials.