how much are blank CDs compared to low capacity thumb drivers?

[pstokely]

most laptops now don't even have built in CD/DVD/Blu Ray drives anymore, desktops still them them though

[Lochloosa]

1. Not our new desktops at work. Had to buy an external.

[unc70]

2. CDs are much cheaper

Mere pennies when bought in bulk, ten to fifteen cents maybe. Under twenty cents at Staples.

[Clash City Rocker]

3. Thumb drives also hold a lot more data

But, thanks to the cloud, thumb drives are only really needed now for confidential information.

About the only reason to burn a CD any more is to make a music CD, and in fact there are easier ways to play music these days, so CDs are pretty much obsolete.

[Dr Vegas]

4. I used Blank Cds

for my annual Holiday Music CDs. I make a special Holiday Music CD, using songs I found on YouTube and converted to MP3 files.
I consider this my Christmas card/gift to friends and family. I make a big production on finding the right photo for the cover.
Two years ago when my Dad had passed I used a picture of him from 1957, holding up some jazz LPs he got for Christmas.
My friends look forward to getting their CD every year and I am not sure a thumbdrive would have the same effect