That's impressive research. I'm sorry I've nothing to add to it.
"They" didn't take CD/DVD drives away from you. Laptops just became too thin to use them.
Desktop PCs still have them.
Games consoles still play DVD/BluRays.
It has never been easier to buy physical media - audio, video, games.
They're even cheaper 2nd hand!
Checked in to Baltic Station (Balti jaam), Toompuiestee 37, Estonia
Balti Jaam sounds like an epic curry. Farewell Tallinn, you were an absolute delight. 🚂
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Oh, and your phone will happily take a USB drive if you want to carry all your music with you. Which you can easily rip from your CDs that you bought in a charity shop if you don't want "them" to know what you listen to.
If you're a fan of The #Beatles, I think you'll like this post.
New blog post: Did Frank Sinatra really think "Something" was a Lennon/McCartney song?
https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2026/06/did-frank-sinatra-really-think-something-was-a-lennon-mccartney-song/
Read enough articles about The Beatles and you'll repeatedly hit the claim that Frank Sinatra frequently …
Checked in to Rohe, Kopli 4, Estonia
Sometimes the universe sends you a sign #Interrailing
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New blog post: Did Frank Sinatra really think "Something" was a Lennon/McCartney song?
https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2026/06/did-frank-sinatra-really-think-something-was-a-lennon-mccartney-song/
Read enough articles about The Beatles and you'll repeatedly hit the claim that Frank Sinatra frequently …
