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LG stops making Blu-ray players, marking the end of an era — limited units remain while inventory lasts (www.tomshardware.com)
submitted 6 days ago by ptz@dubvee.org to c/technology@lemmy.world
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Digital streaming is displacing the last remnants of physical media.

In a disappointing turn of events, FlatpanelsHD reports that LG has ended production of its Blu-ray player series, which includes the UBK80 and UBK90 models. With limited stock available, prospective buyers should act quickly to secure the last remaining units before they are sold out.

After Samsung and Sony's departure from physical media, LG was one of the last major manufacturers of Blu-ray players

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[–] Fiivemacs@lemmy.ca 38 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Not owning just means you don't have to pay anything. Have at it. World's free now

[–] Dindonmasker@sh.itjust.works 11 points 5 days ago (3 children)

You wouldn't download a car? Well maybe yes.

[–] john89@lemmy.ca 3 points 4 days ago

Yeah, I would download a car.

You'd have to be a special kind of stupid not to download a car and instead pay the thousands of dollars + dealing with scumbag dealerships.

Or just your average American.

[–] cmnybo@discuss.tchncs.de 6 points 5 days ago

Maybe when 3D printers become much more capable.

[–] WindyRebel@lemmy.world 1 points 4 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Hell yeah!

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