Sun, 09/23/2007 - 17:43 — Apple Enthusiast (not verified)
Yes, many things are moving to the internet, however:
- There are still those who do not wish to download software off the internet for 3 reasons:
a) Internet connection could be slow, taking ages to download software
b) Some people are not sure if the software is completely secure or fake.
c) Some (very few) people do not have internet.
- The DVD is not going extinct, it looks like its just beginning, with more and more software coming on DVD
- Also, if the DVD is going extinct, and the CD is already an endangered species, why would you want a CD drive, why not no drive at all?
- Yes, eventually the DVD will go the way of the do do bird, and probably be replaced by memory sticks, but for now, a DVD drive should not be ruled out. At least, not in the full model laptop. But if there is a sub-notebook from Apple, yes, it would make since to cut the DVD.
DVD's not extinct.
Yes, many things are moving to the internet, however:
- There are still those who do not wish to download software off the internet for 3 reasons:
a) Internet connection could be slow, taking ages to download software
b) Some people are not sure if the software is completely secure or fake.
c) Some (very few) people do not have internet.
- The DVD is not going extinct, it looks like its just beginning, with more and more software coming on DVD
- Also, if the DVD is going extinct, and the CD is already an endangered species, why would you want a CD drive, why not no drive at all?
- Yes, eventually the DVD will go the way of the do do bird, and probably be replaced by memory sticks, but for now, a DVD drive should not be ruled out. At least, not in the full model laptop. But if there is a sub-notebook from Apple, yes, it would make since to cut the DVD.