Are CDs destined to the same fate as cassettes?

[Violinschlüssel]

I true-heartedly hope that CDs will never disappear. It's been sad enough witnessing to CDs wiping off vinyl records: I don't think I could stand another revolution in this music field.
I don't know about the rest of you, but where I live it's become simply impossible to find music cassettes. CDs have made them get retired too.
Besides, I've never downloaded music from the net and I strongly doubt I'll ever do. I like... well, things I can touch. So, please, don't take CDs away from me!

 

[ArtsWom]

While I'm sure this must have been discussed elsewhere in this forum, I think this story should rekindle this debate a little.....

Radiohead release download-only, pay-what-you-like album...

Interestingly, the band are releasing a boxed set containing vinyl and CD for £40 come December. I don't think I'll be paying that, but then again I'm not the biggest Radiohead fan. If it was for a band I truly loved though, then I think I will be attracted...

Will CDs all eventually become collectors editions and cost a hefty amount? Or is this only something that key artists can get away with?

 

[pnoom]

Radiohead will release the cd in single cd form (for regular price) in early 08. But, having heard the album, it's not really worth it.

I don't think cds will die, since, from my experience, the people who exist outside of the popular music bubble prefer cds to downloads. I know I do.