The Death of the DVD?

So here’s something interesting.

Blockbuster is apparently preparing to file for bankruptcy in the States next month.

Meanwhile, YouTube is set to start offering free movies, in addition to the Channel 4 and Five shows it hosts.

With both Apple’s rumoured iTV and Google TV bringing better streaming media to the TV, is it any surprise that streaming media is killing off video rentals? For whole seasons and movies there’s Netflix/Lovefilm, and for single new episodes there’s Apple’s iTunes store. And that’s just the paid option; there are a host of sites that deliver streaming shows and movies for free. Just have a look at this infographic comparing Netflix to Redbox to get a sense of how people are preferring to consume their media.

Why would you still be renting DVDs when you can just watch it online?