After 18 years, Sony's recordable Blu-ray media production draws to a close — will shut last factory in Feb (Updated)
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MiniDiscs for recording, MD data for recording, and MiniDV cassettes will also be abandoned.

MiniDiscs for recording, MD data for recording, and MiniDV cassettes will also be abandoned.

  • Possibly linux@lemmy.zipEnglish
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    “Sell” and “digital format” are not something that media companies like. More like long term rent on very specific locked down hardware and software.

    • CaptDust@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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      “Best we can do is an overpackaged, encrypted, read-only microSD for $49.99. It requires a dedicated proprietary media player and if you’re lucky, it won’t fail in a year.”

      “Why won’t anyone buy our movies :(”

      • Possibly linux@lemmy.zipEnglish
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        The thing is they want people to stream media for the most part. Buying movies is the niche that needs filled for the sake of it.

        What I want is a healthier media economy. Right now I don’t pirate anything and I would love to legally get content in a way that is sustainable.

        However, at the rate we are going piracy is going to be the only way.