There's a lot less use for BD-R than for Blu-Ray as a distribution medium, and I suppose that many computers in homes or offices that can play Blu-Ray can't store data onto new discs - only DVD+/-R/W or CD-R/W. And yeah, you can buy a DVD's worth of re-useable Flash RAM for... about twenty times the cost of one recordable disc, but it's easier to carry and use. I use DVD or CD for data archive, depending on what the data is.

"Blu-ray arrived too late and technology moved on"

this sounds like someone is trying to hype something else.

The alternatives I've seen so far(apple and a couple of vid on demand services) are simply rubish.

I like HD films(bluray). I buy or rent one, stick it in my player and enjoy watching it on my full HD plasma.
I'm in control and I don't need an internet connection!!!

The alternatives involve having very fast internet connections ,lots of patience , accounts , credit cards , security,and a reduction in quality which I wont accept.

As far clouds are concerned, this is still a buzz word involving a lot of hot air and marketing crap.I've yet to be even remotely touched by anything cloud-like.
A study can not be taken seriously when the final conclusion is so ridiculous.

moved on to what?

Apple TV , itunes?netflix? LOL

if that is the future, then im out.

DVD s are dropping not only because of Blue-rays discs but usb flash memory is becoming very cheap! i didn't buy DVD disc for transfer data for the last year... and i'm not the only one ;)