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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 2 weeks 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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[–] thelittleblackbird@lemmy.world 7 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

A nas is your friend.

And there is plenty is space in the Caribbean Sea

[–] altima_neo@lemmy.zip 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Better buy Blu-ray PC drive

[–] thelittleblackbird@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

True, but I would expect a soon end of life for those too

[–] altima_neo@lemmy.zip 2 points 2 weeks ago

That's what I mean. Gotta get one while they're still available and we'll made. Otherwise it'll be like trying to buy a record player or cassette player. Just knock offf clones of the cheapo models.