How long do you think Blu-ray will last?

[Grumpz]

Originally Posted by Afrobean

Notice also that capacity isn't the only issue here-- if a person doesn't use a flash drive correctly, they can irreparably damage the data. Yeah, optical discs can get scratched, but generally, one doesn't DESTROY ALL DATA if they make a mistake during NORMAL USE. That's the major hurdle here, I think, aside from the fact that it'll take time before studios would be willing to abandon their baby for a new one.

I'm not implying that it would have to be in the exact format of a usb drive as it exists today. It wouldn't take much to give the storage eeprom type characteristics.

The cost of storage is the main hurdle in this situation (not the only). If memory was cheap like borscht when video went digital (DVD) we likely would of skipped DVD's all together.

I look at standalone DVD recorders for television. They didn't have a chance to catch on, PVR's/DVR's dominate that market. Digital cameras are mainstream, sure film is used, but to what extent? Hard Drive video cameras are the norm...the list goes.

Heck, I myself keep everything on my computer that I can, and stream it to my PS3.

To me, it's the next obvious progression, and since technology is growing faster today, than it did in the vhs to dvd and then dvd to blu transitions. I think it's going to be quick.

Check this out, yes the quick blurb is from 2007, but look at the players.
http://www.engadget.com/2007/10/18/u...-flash-drives/

It's coming quicker than most think.