Apple did it…
Call 911! Apple has killed the CD (compact disk)!
It all started with the change of their itunes logo when releasing itunes 10.0
Next was the release of the Macbook Air, which has no optical drive
And finally, they introduced the Mac App Store
This innovation has led to shift in smaller, thinner, lighter, and optical drive-less laptops. Much like the extinction of the floppy disk, the compact disk is soon to be erased. Apple has used the power of their brand name to take on this initiative. After seeing the success of their mobile app store, bringing an app store to personal computers is a very good investment. This initiative not only allows for Apple to receive profits from apps sold through their store, but also allows more developers to create applications for Apple products. And by offering more opportunities for 3rd-party developers and consumers, more Apple products such as their Mac series will attract interest from potential buyers. The Macbook Air is the future of Laptops, and Apple’s app store will soon change the way consumers purchase programs for their computers.