RIP: Traditional Media :*(

Which traditional media are bound to disappear or transform due to convergence? Why?

Some traditional media are bound to disappear because there are so many newer products being released which have similar functions, and even combine several functions in one place. Also, with the internet around, there is less demand for physical belongings, such as Magazines, CDs, and even DVDs and Blu Ray.

Magazines: These might not completely disappear, as they are highly sought after as either collectibles, or people just like having them as a physical entity. Also, people like to have 'Magazine Subscriptions', because it's not just about reading a magazine, but how these magazines relate to you and your life style. Although, as Media is converging, we will see, and already are seeing, a lot more Magazine subscription online. Even with pages that say like, 'this content is only exclusive to the inside of a magazine'. It is possible to get so many more people to subscribe to your magazine online.

CDs: With all the downloadable content, nobody uses CDs anymore, and just like records in the past, they have been reduced to being almost completely pointless, and only collectible items - to have the CD of your favourite band is more of a 'decoration' and an expression of your identity, rather than a useful object.

DVDs/Blu ray: Even though these technologies are fairly new (especially Blu ray) they are already decreasing in popularity due to Media Convergence. This is evident through the prices of the items, and how they have decreased dramatically recently. When Blu Ray first came, about two years ago, one film would cost around £40. Now, you can find brand new films for as low as £10, and maybe £30 at most.