Death of traditional radio, TV and video

[Original TMNT Cartoon Fan]

Do you still use any traditional radio, TV and video? Like listen to radio receiver or watch TV over a TV-set without Internet streaming , or watch traditional video (VHS, Betamax, Video 2000, DVD or bluray).

[DisKosh]

We have the radio on in work (much to my annoyance) but at home I don't have a radio (unless you count the one on my phone) or even a TV because Netflix is cheaper than a TV licence.

[TheSkeletonMan939]

Sometimes I wonder how soon it'll be until all those things die out, but then I remember that vinyl even as a niche product is still moderately successful today.

[Cure]

I use the radio in my car all the time.

[ToTheNines]

Radio still does well. Even AM.

Don't know anyone that watches broadcast television, but there must be a lot of them. We work for plenty of broadcasters, and they take good care of their sites and pay well.

I still use my VCR for stuff that never made it to DVD, or old recordings that I can't part with. Gotta love old commercials.

[plastroncafe]

I listen to the radio every morning while getting ready for work, and while I'm at work when I run out of podcasts to listen to.

I don't have cable, and every so often I'll watch live tv thanks to a digital antenna.

[Krutch]

I haven't watched TV since I learned how to download TV shows for the Season 3 premiere of Smallville :lol:

[Wesley]

I still watch tv channels, listen to the radio and use DVDs. I only watch a few 30-minute shows via streaming. I prefer listening to songs on YouTube and iTunes rather than hearing the same songs on radio stations over and over again, though.

[TigerClaw]

I don't listen to radio any more since there is no dance music station here, I prefer internet radio since there's a variety of them out there of your favorite genre of music.

[CyberCubed]

People still listen to the radio? People under 50? Wow.

I use the TV but I don't "watch live TV" if that makes sense. I use TV to watch DVDs/blu-rays of movies and shows I like, or to play videogames. I don't watch shows live anymore with commercials.

It's the year 2017 not 1997. I'm never sitting through commercials ever again.

[Storm Eagle]

I use the radio in my car all the time.

As do I.

Radio still does well. Even AM.

Don't know anyone that watches broadcast television, but there must be a lot of them. We work for plenty of broadcasters, and they take good care of their sites and pay well.

I still use my VCR for stuff that never made it to DVD, or old recordings that I can't part with. Gotta love old commercials.

I also still use a VCR for that same reason, but I also have DVR that I use for recording episodes, and keep them on there until they come out on DVD or Blu-ray. Sometimes specials come on and I'll also keep them on my DVR, but I'll also tape them.

Someone at a place I used to work was surprised that I still have a VCR, and asked who still even has one. I told her that I also have a Blu-ray player, and that kind of shut her up since she said, "I'm not fancy like that".

People still listen to the radio? People under 50? Wow.



People are still ignorant? Wow.

[Prowler]

I turn on my tv to play console games at times.

Radio? No, I can't drive nor am I a commuter.

[DarkFell]

Radio still remains my friend. So does my radio app on my phone.

Digital TV ...not as much. At least DVD's keep me watching TV.

Analog TV station Channel 3 and my Genesis work just fine though.

[AT-Man]

Radio at work and in car. VHS about once or twice a year. TV a few times a month.

[ToTheNines]

I also still use a VCR for that same reason, but I also have DVR that I use for recording episodes, and keep them on there until they come out on DVD or Blu-ray. Sometimes specials come on and I'll also keep them on my DVR, but I'll also tape them.

Someone at a place I used to work was surprised that I still have a VCR, and asked who still even has one. I told her that I also have a Blu-ray player, and that kind of shut her up since she said, "I'm not fancy like that".

Nah, I just meant stuff I recorded in the 90's and early 2000's. I only record with the DVR these days.

[Utrommaniac]

The last time I bought a DVD was in 2015, and that was the Little Shop of Horrors director's cut...which had a terribly cheap menu screen, almost looking homemade. With bubble popping noises for some strange reason.

[Wildcat]

We have Dish Network so yes I still use traditional TV. Too many things to stream or download. Plus it looks better on the actual TV in HD than a tablet or phone.

I can't understand why some prefer using their tablets for everything. If you're traveling then obviously but at home? Even a PC monitor is better.

I personally can not see traditional TV being replaced by streaming anytime soon. There's too many things and some are only available on one or the other service (Sat/Cable, Netflix, Hulu).

Also definitely want physical media (BluRay/DVD) over anything. BluRay is best quality ever isn't it?

[Cure]

4K streaming quality is about the same as BluRay.

[snake]

I don't drive (yet), but I'd prefer using in-car bluetooth to listen to podcasts rather than talk-shows.

TV is ultimately pointless, but I like to catch live airings of shows. Setting up a stream is too much effort and more often than not, they crap out on me.

I buy some home media still. Mostly boxsets with nice extras (SW Blu-Rays)

I like having to manually put in the disc rather than just clicking and watching because if I'm going to go through that effort of getting up, potentially fiddling with those DVD clasps, turning on my TV, and working through a menu, it motivates me to finish watching.

As long as people like me and others here are still using them, these forms of technology won't go completely out of style.

[Wesley]

We have Dish Network so yes I still use traditional TV. Too many things to stream or download. Plus it looks better on the actual TV in HD than a tablet or phone.

I can't understand why some prefer using their tablets for everything. If you're traveling then obviously but at home? Even a PC monitor is better.

I personally can not see traditional TV being replaced by streaming anytime soon. There's too many things and some are only available on one or the other service (Sat/Cable, Netflix, Hulu).

Also definitely want physical media (BluRay/DVD) over anything. BluRay is best quality ever isn't it?
Agreed. I don't understand either why people prefer to watch stuff on a tablet or iPhone. It's more comfortable to use a tv as well.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

I'm shocked that this isn't a CyberCubed thread. WTF, Technodrome!?

[plastroncafe]

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[Prowler]

Bill Murray is a pretty cool dude.

[CyberCubed]

I can understand listening to the radio when you're driving in your car, but when you're sitting at home? I mean that's something the 50 and older crowd does because they're used to it from their childhood, but the young people of today? We have so many more distractions and we can choose the music we want to listen to, that listening to the radio feels odd.

Or you can watch podcasts on the internet if you want to listen to people talk about a specific subject.

[plastroncafe]

There it is!

[NinjaPug]

The only live TV I watch now are sports or shows that if I don't watch immediately will be spoiled via social media (like Game of Thrones).

I still have a VCR to watch old recordings that don't have another viable medium to watch (streaming or disc) although it hasn't been hooked up in a while.

[MsMarvelDuckie]

I'm shocked that this isn't a CyberCubed thread. WTF, Technodrome!?

Ditto. I thought it WAS at first. Dang young whippersnappers and their newfangled gadgets and social media nonsense!! Streaming TV?! What kind o' idjit would pay to watch something that comes on the TV for free!!!

[AT-Man]

I can understand listening to the radio when you're driving in your car, but when you're sitting at home? I mean that's something the 50 and older crowd does because they're used to it from their childhood, but the young people of today? We have so many more distractions and we can choose the music we want to listen to, that listening to the radio feels odd.

Or you can watch podcasts on the internet if you want to listen to people talk about a specific subject.

My favorite station is a mix of religious music and god worship, classical music and just discussion about some scientific or political matters. It doesn't really matter what's on that station, but it's always interesting. Try listening to radio some time, it might surprise you.

[Original TMNT Cartoon Fan]

I prefer downloading podcast-radio and listen to in the evening.

[chrisdude]

I buy TMNT seasons on iTunes, and although I have a digital antenna, I'll generally watch Legends of Tomorrow on the CW Apple TV app. That's about it for me and TV. YouTube, though? I'm watching my subscriptions every day.

If I want to listen to new music, it's usually on YouTube, or maybe Apple Music. I still buy CD's, sometimes, though. Because, why not? I think they're neat to have, and you can rip them in a minute.

I definitely still use DVD and Blu-ray. I'd rather keep up with the disc then have to deal with iTunes DRM and stuff like that. It can make something as simple as taking a movie to your friend's house a pain, and I don't watch any movie often enough to wish I had instant access. I can't think of a time I've watched one of my iTunes or ultraviolet digital copies...

[Wesley]

If I want to listen to new music, it's usually on YouTube, or maybe Apple Music. I still buy CD's, sometimes, though. Because, why not? I think they're neat to have, and you can rip them in a minute.

I still buy CDs as well. I agree that they're neat to have. Some songs can be blocked on YouTube anyway and it's good not having to rely on an internet connection to play music. My favourite radio stations are the ones with a mix of talk and music.

[Original TMNT Cartoon Fan]

I still buy CDs as well. I agree that they're neat to have. Some songs can be blocked on YouTube anyway and it's good not having to rely on an internet connection to play music. My favourite radio stations are the ones with a mix of talk and music.

I guess it's Spotify and Apple Music who have replaced grammophone records, cassette-tapes and CD:s. Not Youtube.

[ssjup81]

Back home, I listened to certain radio shows and after moving to Japan, I would just listen to those stations online, but that soon stopped when I changed jobs and wasn't around to listen to said shows because of the time difference, and for me, if I don't listen or watch something after a long time due to something that's beyond my control, it's difficult for me to get back into it. So, at this point, I don't listen to radio, but I did when I was home in August whenever driving.

As for television...I mostly watch stuff through the computer or tablet, but that's due to the fact that it's my only option here. Back home, I didn't watch much television in general, but I usually used the TV whenever I did. Before moving to Tokyo from northern Japan, I used to watch television because I had cable. Down here, no cable, so no television watching. This is probably why I'm subscribed to so many YouTube channels these days.

[chrisdude]

I still buy CDs as well. I agree that they're neat to have. Some songs can be blocked on YouTube anyway and it's good not having to rely on an internet connection to play music. My favourite radio stations are the ones with a mix of talk and music.Don't get me wrong. I'm all about owning music. But, when it's convenient, or an artist I really like, I get the CD. And love I Apple Music. I was already a Beats subscriber when Apple bought them out, and having a Spotify-like service integrated into my true music library is just fantastic. I like to leave YouTube's recommended music mixes running while I'm just hanging out. Like when music videos played on TV. The YouTube Music app is great, too. But the fact that it's not on Apple TV or iPad is just ridiculous...

[MsMarvelDuckie]

Yeah I'm all about CDs when it comes to music. I like that many of them come with lyrics on the cover booklets, and sometimes info on the musicians or the songs. A lot of them have photos of the musicians or shots from whatever movie or show its from too. I listen to a lot of soundtracks so CDs are my go-to because I can listen to them and then rip the ones I like.

[plastroncafe]

Yeah, if I really truly love something, I'm going to buy it on a format that can't be easily lost or reclaimed.

[Candy Kappa]

I think I can count on one hand how many times I've actively listened to radio, and not being on in a diner or in a car I'm a passenger.

One of those times I managed as a kind to find a weird Russian station with a old-timey radio, was weird.

I got plenty of DVDs and Blu-Rays, but I don't have a working VHS player anymore so I've given away off of my tapes. I've saved the CDs that have some value to me and I've stashed away a couple of Cassettes and a record by Ozzy Osbourne and Alice Cooper, can't use them but it's sentimental value.

I watch TV very little, like when the Dinner For One sketch was airing the 23rd December it was one of the first times we watched broadcasting on our TV in 2016.

One of the annoying things in Norway is that there is a license to own TVs, the money goes to the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation which is the government-owned radio and television public broadcasting company. It's for keeping the channels commercial free, which they sorta kinda mostly are.

[Original TMNT Cartoon Fan]

One of the annoying things in Norway is that there is a license to own TVs, the money goes to the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation which is the government-owned radio and television public broadcasting company. It's for keeping the channels commercial free, which they sorta kinda mostly are.

I hate commercial breaks interupting during programmes. Don't care for what's between them. I also hate ice hockey games being interrupted during powerbreaks, it's better to watch soccer games instead with only commercial breaks in halftime.

[MrPliggins]

I haven't owned a vcr in years, but still have a few VHS tapes. How does that make sense?
I'm not a very avid TV watcher. I own a digital antenna which was a one-time fee of $27 and I've experienced HD channels with it for about 7 years. I watch "live tv" maybe 6-10 hours a month. Sometimes I just put it on while doing other things.
I admittedly don't watch DVDs and Blu-rays often at all, yet they continue to sit on my shelf. Again, why? Who knows. I stopped buying new ones long ago. I do sometimes get blu rays from the library or Redbox.
I don't think we're at the point yet where these things should disappear completely, but we're definitely getting there.

[Candy Kappa]

I hate commercial breaks interupting during programmes. Don't care for what's between them. I also hate ice hockey games being interrupted during powerbreaks, it's better to watch soccer games instead with only commercial breaks in halftime.

They have breaks between some of the longer programs, but instead of regular commercials it's just commercials for their own programming and shows, so it's not break-free.

Plus most of the shows on the NRK (Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation) is boring and are rapidly loosing young adult viewers interest.

[Original TMNT Cartoon Fan]

They have breaks between some of the longer programs, but instead of regular commercials it's just commercials for their own programming and shows, so it's not break-free.

Plus most of the shows on the NRK (Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation) is boring and are rapidly loosing young adult viewers interest.

As long as it's between programmes, I rather watch advertising for upcoming films and TV-series than ordinary commercials.

[Storm Eagle]

Agreed. I don't understand either why people prefer to watch stuff on a tablet or iPhone. It's more comfortable to use a tv as well.

Isn't it though?

I can understand listening to the radio when you're driving in your car, but when you're sitting at home? I mean that's something the 50 and older crowd does because they're used to it from their childhood, but the young people of today? We have so many more distractions and we can choose the music we want to listen to, that listening to the radio feels odd.

Or you can watch podcasts on the internet if you want to listen to people talk about a specific subject.

There's a radio talk show that I used to listen to on Saturday afternoons. I enjoy it enough to listen to it at home if I'm not driving around somewhere.


If I want to listen to new music, it's usually on YouTube, or maybe Apple Music. I still buy CD's, sometimes, though. Because, why not? I think they're neat to have, and you can rip them in a minute.



I still buy CDs as well. I agree that they're neat to have.

Yeah I'm all about CDs when it comes to music. I like that many of them come with lyrics on the cover booklets, and sometimes info on the musicians or the songs. A lot of them have photos of the musicians or shots from whatever movie or show its from too. I listen to a lot of soundtracks so CDs are my go-to because I can listen to them and then rip the ones I like.

Some of you might remember when you could order CDs from companies like BMG. I established a membership in 1996 since my backlog of CDs to get was getting up there, and I wanted to save some money trying to get them. I ended my membership with them in 2005 since I didn't see myself buying CDs as often. I haven't bought a regular CD since 2009, although I haven't shut the door to it. Ever since then though, I've only bought a few reissues of CDs I already own since they come with a DVD or have additional content. The latest reissue I ever bought was Soundgarden's "Superunknown" CD that came out in 2014. Lately, I'm more likely to buy those CDs you get from Bed Bath and Beyond.

[Candy Kappa]

As long as it's between programmes, I rather watch advertising for upcoming films and TV-series than ordinary commercials.

nah, there's breaks in programs, and it's almost 3000 NOK a year for the license.

[Original TMNT Cartoon Fan]

nah, there's breaks in programs, and it's almost 3000 NOK a year for the license.

Abolishment is on its way

http://www.resume.se/nyheter/artiklar/2016/12/15/norge-avskaffar-tv-avgiften/

[Candy Kappa]

Abolishment is a bit is a stretch. They are talking about making it a tax rather then a license so everyone regardless of owning a TV have to pay. And on top of it, the broadcasting company want to find a way to have people pay extra as well, even for Tablets and PCs not just TV.

[chrisdude]

Some of you might remember when you could order CDs from companies like BMG. I established a membership in 1996 since my backlog of CDs to get was getting up there, and I wanted to save some money trying to get them. I ended my membership with them in 2005 since I didn't see myself buying CDs as often. I haven't bought a regular CD since 2009, although I haven't shut the door to it. Ever since then though, I've only bought a few reissues of CDs I already own since they come with a DVD or have additional content. The latest reissue I ever bought was Soundgarden's "Superunknown" CD that came out in 2014. Lately, I'm more likely to buy those CDs you get from Bed Bath and Beyond.I didn't use those programs, but I remember them. There was definitely a time when it seemed like there was a new album I wanted every week. And I got my first CD player in 2000 - so, at the beginning of the end. I've got about 450 boxed up in a closet, never unpacked from the last time I moved. I have no idea what to do with them. Even when I buy CDs now, I rip them once, and the never come out of the case again. But I can't resist digging for surprises in a store. Especially if they sell used music. You never know what you'll find.

A lot of times, though, I'm inclined to just hit the preorder button on iTunes and be done with it...

[Coola Yagami]

Car radios are always gonna be a thing.

Of course I watch regular TV. I'd like to watch RAW, Smackdown, TMNT and Walking Dead as they air live thank you.

I haven't had a VCR in years. Sadly buying season sets kinda defeats the purpose of taping shows. I'd never do DVR after finding out its a monthly rental service. Screw that.

[ProactiveMan]

I haven't watched live TV or listened to the radio in a long time. I still buy and watch Blu-rays quite often - I prefer that model of content consumption, although I think it’s on its last legs. I'm a documentary fan, and if I find something I like it's nice to buy it on DVD or Blu-ray. Unfortunately the trend seems to be moving away from physical releases and a lot of documentary films are going straight to streaming services, or are being made specifically for them.

That’s OK I suppose, but from what I hear services like Netflix don’t pay very much for the content, so it’s not financially viable for smaller productions to go that way, and without the backing of a network or distributer, DVD isn’t worth their while either. So a lot of filmmakers are trying crowd-funding; releasing the finished product online, and sometimes with a limited DVD or Blu-ray release. The digital copies are pretty good quality-wise, but kind of a pain in the ass in all other respects, especially when it comes to watching on a TV. If you have an Apple TV or similar device, I guess it’s easier, but I don’t so I end up either pugging a USB into my PS4, which sometimes works and sometimes doesn’t – or plugging my laptop into the TV. I don’t have the best internet connection in the world, so some of the smaller streaming providers they tend to use don’t work very well for me.

The DVDs made from these things tend to be pretty expensive too. I guess it’s due to low production runs and postage etc. but they always work out to be around $40 which is a little over the top. It’s even more expensive if you actually contribute to the crowd-funding campaign.

[Skinrash]

I gave up on radio during the mid-2000s. Most of the channels I got access to was filled with blabbermouths who went on and on about uninteresting stuff, incessant ad & news breaks and the same few recent songs repeated ad nauseum. Even if the songs were good you'd quickly tire of them because they were repeated day in and day out until they stopped being hip and relevant.

So now it is mainly webradio, soundcloud, itunes or other online providers of uninterrupted streams of music for me.

[Storm Eagle]

I didn't use those programs, but I remember them. There was definitely a time when it seemed like there was a new album I wanted every week. And I got my first CD player in 2000 - so, at the beginning of the end. I've got about 450 boxed up in a closet, never unpacked from the last time I moved. I have no idea what to do with them. Even when I buy CDs now, I rip them once, and the never come out of the case again. But I can't resist digging for surprises in a store. Especially if they sell used music. You never know what you'll find.

A lot of times, though, I'm inclined to just hit the preorder button on iTunes and be done with it...

I rarely play my CDs, but I don't feel right giving them up yet. I'm sure I will when the time is right though.

I'm more likely to download songs if it's a much older one.



I haven't had a VCR in years. Sadly buying season sets kinda defeats the purpose of taping shows.
I think sometimes you just know that a show won't ever get a DVD release. So that's why I still make my own recordings.

[Original TMNT Cartoon Fan]

Car radios are always gonna be a thing.

But one day podcasts and streamed music will take over even there. Maybe it can be accessed with Internet for traffic reports.

[chrisdude]

I thought sports would keep TV alive, but it turns out that NFL broadcasts on twitter are actually doing quite well, and lots of people watched the presidential debates online. So the internet is coming for live, too.

My dad has tons of vinyl, and he's super amused that I can just tell my phone to play whatever he has. He's probably gonna end up with Spotify or something soon.

[Original TMNT Cartoon Fan]

Some of you might remember when you could order CDs from companies like BMG. .

You can still order CD's from some companies, just not many people doing it amymore.

[Shark_Blade]

No and I'm glad they're dead. They're so annoying with pointless talks and shoehorned commercials.

I'm only here for the contents that matter, thank God for Internet.

You can still order CD's from some companies, just not many people doing it amymore.

It's all iTunes now. I'm so happy I could hear my songs and watch videos on my phone all the time, anytime, anywhere.

[Storm Eagle]

You can still order CD's from some companies, just not many people doing it amymore.

What companies would those be?

[Shark_Blade]

eBay probably.

[CyberCubed]

I can't remember the last time I watched something live on TV. Probably a random Simpsons episodes or one of the first season eps of Nick's TMNT.

I watch everything online.

[Original TMNT Cartoon Fan]

What companies would those be?

Ginza for example, a Swedish company.

https://www.ginza.se/

No idea about the USA.