When was the last time you went to a store and purchased a CD? If you are like the majority of people, it has been a while. In the digital age we live in, we are all about getting our music from purchase and download websites in the form of MP3 files. With all sorts of portable music players, even on our smartphones, MP3s have become the norm in terms of music purchases. So why are some stores still selling and some people buying CDs? Here are some reasons to explain why this behavior still exists, even in this digital age.
If you grew up using CDs you remember making sure that they stayed clean, making sure that they didn't get scratched, and maybe even burning your own CD so you could have a personalized playlist on the CD that you wanted to listen to.
Many people still have components, most commonly in their cars that are not compatible with MP3 players. Many cars on the road still have CD players, and thus the owners need CDs to play their music.
While we may see a further decline in CD purchases as years go by and these older cars phase out, there are still a great many who are adverse to the new digital music technology craze and will still prefer to buy physical CDs of their favorite bands' albums.
A nice MP3 player isn't cheap. Especially if you want one that has a lot of storage so you can put all your music on it. This creates a barrier to entry for most people. Although it might seem like a better value over time, the price difference between a CD and digitally downloaded albums is such that you would need to buy a lot of music to make up the difference.
There are many different sizes of CDs out there. When you know that you are going to be using CDs for storage, you should understand what size is going to be the best for you. Take time to understand how large the media is that you are looking to transfer. By doing this ahead of time, you can be sure that you are not going to start your project only to find that you do not have enough room to keep it on one CD.
Having something physical to collect is much more fulfilling and fun than just a file folder on a computer. This goes for the actual musicians and groups as well. It is great for them to be able to give away actual CDs rather than a QR code that people can scan. Though technology has evolved, there is something timeless about CDs.
CD's are a fascinating technology. Although we do not use them on a consistent basis anymore, learning about them is a great way to ensure you can use them properly should you need to.
If you grew up using CDs you remember making sure that they stayed clean, making sure that they didn't get scratched, and maybe even burning your own CD so you could have a personalized playlist on the CD that you wanted to listen to.
Many people still have components, most commonly in their cars that are not compatible with MP3 players. Many cars on the road still have CD players, and thus the owners need CDs to play their music.
While we may see a further decline in CD purchases as years go by and these older cars phase out, there are still a great many who are adverse to the new digital music technology craze and will still prefer to buy physical CDs of their favorite bands' albums.
A nice MP3 player isn't cheap. Especially if you want one that has a lot of storage so you can put all your music on it. This creates a barrier to entry for most people. Although it might seem like a better value over time, the price difference between a CD and digitally downloaded albums is such that you would need to buy a lot of music to make up the difference.
There are many different sizes of CDs out there. When you know that you are going to be using CDs for storage, you should understand what size is going to be the best for you. Take time to understand how large the media is that you are looking to transfer. By doing this ahead of time, you can be sure that you are not going to start your project only to find that you do not have enough room to keep it on one CD.
Having something physical to collect is much more fulfilling and fun than just a file folder on a computer. This goes for the actual musicians and groups as well. It is great for them to be able to give away actual CDs rather than a QR code that people can scan. Though technology has evolved, there is something timeless about CDs.
CD's are a fascinating technology. Although we do not use them on a consistent basis anymore, learning about them is a great way to ensure you can use them properly should you need to.
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