Also, classical record collectors want the booklet texts and the attractive packaging many classical albums have to offer, including lyrics, and often prefer purchasing the physical CD to downloading files.

CNN: Facing down the pirates

Another important factor in the latest round of thin vs. thick (lots more storage and processing capability) clients is that the current generation of mobile devices offer light weight attractive packaging, fast access to content (no wait for boot and application changes) and reasonable battery life (although this is an area of much needed development).

FORBES: Changing Digital Storage Requirements for Clouds and Mobile Devices

People are still giving up and steps such as the display ban and plain packaging - if it happens - stop the industry making smoking attractive.

BBC: Smoking: Can the nation kick the habit?