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Challenges and Limitations Ahead
However, potential roadblocks must be navigated before this technology can become commercially viable. Firstly, the current rate of writing data onto these prototypes remains relatively slow, with energy consumption estimated in the kilowatt range per terabyte. The financial investment required to utilize specialized lasers can also be prohibitive, with costs nearing $50,000 each.
Moreover, market adoption poses a formidable challenge. The convenience of cloud storage and streaming is deeply ingrained in consumer behavior, making it unlikely that the average person will return to physical media, especially when considering the additional steps involved in using it.