[trose]

Seems pretty plausible that we could create an SSD that would power up on a timer then couldn't we? Am I missing something?

[darkarmani]

> Likewise, DVD-type archive storage will need a magic trick or two to remain in the race. A terabyte of DVDs will cost more than a terabyte SSD and that isn’t including the DVD library unit.

The article thinks that SSDs will be used for archives.

[Bill_Dimm]

Backup drives stored in a vault probably don't have access to electricity.

[vectorjohn]

Because that's a plausible, common use case.

[NeutronBoy]

Uh, where do you store your backups? Because having them in a safe deposit box is a very common option (amongst those people who actually do backups)