Comments on: I Think I Must Admit that Laserdisc Is Dead http://www.mediageek.net/2009/01/i-think-i-must-admit-that-laserdisc-is-dead/ An unabashed fan of grassroots & indie media, criticially examining our media environment. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:42:13 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Danny Mac Rant http://www.mediageek.net/2009/01/i-think-i-must-admit-that-laserdisc-is-dead/comment-page-1/#comment-166330 Danny Mac Rant Thu, 15 Jan 2009 05:37:34 +0000 http://www.mediageek.net/?p=1784#comment-166330 I totally agree about "dead media." If you're prepared for the inevitable time that you can't repair or replace parts, then why get rid of it and "upgrade?" I still use VHS VCR's, MiniDiscs, cassettes, and open reel (and vinyl.) The old adage comes to mind: "If it aint' broke, don't fix it!" Just wondering how many tv's will be in the alley for garbage pickup the day after the DTV transition... I totally agree about “dead media.” If you’re prepared for the inevitable time that you can’t repair or replace parts, then why get rid of it and “upgrade?” I still use VHS VCR’s, MiniDiscs, cassettes, and open reel (and vinyl.) The old adage comes to mind:

“If it aint’ broke, don’t fix it!”

Just wondering how many tv’s will be in the alley for garbage pickup the day after the DTV transition…

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