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2008 predictions
by wizkids32 - 1/1/08 2:53 PM In reply to: 2008 predictions by thriftyTMine first it is obvious the there will be a 3G Iphone
That people will sell computers with out all the crap ware and stop charging for Thunderbird. That the Vista SP1 will make Vista OS a good gaming OS because it isn't otherwise Vista still not a good OS more businesses will stay with Windows 2000 but Vista will not be widely adopted by businesses until 2009.
My 2008 Predictions
by yami4ct - 1/1/08 4:38 PM In reply to: 2008 predictions by thriftyTGoogle will buy the 700 mhzs spectrum, but will use it to launch an ISP and will not become a cell carrier.
The next Zune will be a huge hit among critics, but will do little to nothing in the consumer market.
At least one major IPTV company, possibly Revision 3, will be asked to launch their own network under the banner of a major network, but will decline.
Google's android OS will become a huge hit and will do a lot more than expected.
Vista will flounder until Microsoft takes some major measure, possibly stop support for XP, to push users to upgrade.
In order to combat the PS3's huge year of games, Microsoft will push Epic to release Gears of War 2 in November of '08.
2007 will be the year of downloadable content in games. Also, Microsoft will announce an initiative to put most 1st party games for download on XBL the day they are released.
Playstation home will release with little to no fanfare and will be a flop.
Wii sales will slow, but it will still dominate. In order to increase software sales, which will still be floundering due to people only buying Wii for Wii Sports, Nintendo will introduce a huge campaign of cheap, easy to pick up and play casual games. These will be released under some sort of mutual banner, similar to Touch Generations, and will be heavily advertised. They will use this to integrate current Wii owners into the major gaming market and will help expand the industry.
Google Android organizes life's information...
by marcuschi - 1/1/08 7:01 PM In reply to: 2008 predictions by thriftyTGoogle's Android platform will introduce new ways for mobile devices to integrate your call history, GPS locations throughout the day, your timestamped photos/videos, and your messaging usage to map out a detailed personal "history" of your mobile life. For instance, if you forgot what you did or where you went on a specific date, your mobile device will be able to pull up the information and paint a detailed [Google] map along with a fourth dimensional scroller for time.
Mobile communities will be driven in real-time where you can instantly view opt-in users around your vicinity and see where certain photos or videos were shot and shared. The Android platform will revolutionize the way communities share information, therefore Google's reliance on user information gathering will become more apparent. Privacy and security risks will be questioned, but by the end of 2008 Google will have changed one major rule - You are not the controller of your mobile device as a tool, you merely become a pushpin within a larger scheme of data collection.
The Year of High-def
by kevinobvious - 1/2/08 12:14 PM In reply to: 2008 predictions by thriftyTMy predictions for 2008:
1. <strong>Wii HD</strong> (native support) - it just needs to happen
2. <strong>Apple TV + Blu-ray</strong> - make the Apple TV buyable again
3. <strong>MMOG on a Console</strong> - there's room for a WoW-like console game
2008 Bill Gates' TRIFOLD Personal Computer
by bobfox321 - 1/2/08 8:01 PM In reply to: 2008 predictions by thriftyTAbout 7-10 years ago Bill Gates, BM (Before Monopoly), wrote a very interesting article and picture of a tri-fold personal computer. It included 2 screens, keyboard, voice commands, camera, 2 screens, long lasting battery but also included solar power. You could see and talk to whomever you were on the phone with. It included touch screen as well. It was awesome. I cannot seem to find it anywhere in my Internet search. Anyhow, with all the high tech coming out in cells, smart cells, bluetooth, PIM's, pc's, IPODs etc, as well as google's new communication possibilities IT's TIME HAS COME. Its potential today would be unlimited and awesome. (Bill G., if you do it then PLEASE keep it inexpensive !)
Return of the box-makers
by tomcnyc - 1/2/08 8:11 PM In reply to: 2008 predictions by thriftyTDell returns to life...USB memory gets cheaper...Palm hits the skids and Blackberry stock goes to $300...2009 conversion for digit TV gets postponed by an act of Congress...smartphones get smarter...GPS becomes standard in most cars for 2009 model year as does the iPod.
Network PC finally arrives -- as a smartphone
by mepp - 1/2/08 8:11 PM In reply to: 2008 predictions by thriftyTWe'll see a hand-held networked device that offers unlimited storage capacity, sans HDD, using flash for local cache and Amazon S3 for main storage.
REFERENCE:
News items on ZDNet - SanDisk Cruzer flash drive with BeInSync software offers automatic Web storage:
http://news.zdnet.com/2100-9584_22-6224346.html
THE MANIFESTATION OF HIGH DEFINITION
by yajazn - 1/2/08 8:13 PM In reply to: 2008 predictions by thriftyT::BLURAY BURNERS ARE GOING TO BECOME MORE FASTER IN WRITING SPEEDS.
::2008 NOTEBOOK COMPUTERS are going to have Dual Video Graphics Cards from Crossfire to SLi.
::SANTA ROSA CENTRINO PROCESSORS are going to outgrow NAPA Processors in 2008 with at least 2.0GHz now.
::HDMI 2.0 will begin.
::HD SD Cards for movies and games will replace DVDs and CDs.
::NOTEBOOKS will be more portable with longer battery life.
I am the Grinch's mother
by aalake - 1/2/08 8:19 PM In reply to: THE MANIFESTATION OF HIGH DEFINITION by yajaznWhatever improvements are made to anything by all the wonderful, smart, creative geniuses in the world, the marketers will keep it all incompatible with everything else so that searching thru the woods (as in the days of the brothers Grimm) will still be the only way to find out how to make your stuff work.....
Predictions for 2008
by Galactic Cannibal - 1/2/08 8:18 PM In reply to: 2008 predictions by thriftyTWhy do people respond with "My Humble Prediction" ???
Prediction is not Humble, its a Prediction, or a mental Gamble (bet),
Or it could mean " "base born wretches with dirty faces"; "of humble (or lowly) birth"
My prediction is that wireless phone carriers will continue to fleece (rip-off) customers, by requiring, they sign TWO (2) year contracts.
Galactic Cannibal
SHUFFLE WILL HAVE SCREEN!!!!
by nubbinyall - 1/2/08 8:19 PM In reply to: 2008 predictions by thriftyTI believe that the iPod Shuffle will have a screen with controls on the side.
2008 Predictions
by cew9gzy0 - 1/2/08 8:22 PM In reply to: 2008 predictions by thriftyTMicrosoft will get Vista working with 50% of the hardware that was purchased before Vista. In 2009 they will advance to hardware produced after Vista.
And here is a Big on. Microsoft OneCare will move into the 21st century and be able to backup files to a Wireless Network.
Do I sound a little sceptical? You bet!!
2008 Technology
by Larry Powell - 1/2/08 8:23 PM In reply to: 2008 predictions by thriftyT2008 will see high definition broadcasting via landline telephone wires. The viewer will be able to select multiple cameras and viewing angles with live sporting or other events. Cable companies and satellite providers will be on hard times without competitive pricing.
Year of Google
by rtuinenburg - 1/2/08 8:25 PM In reply to: 2008 predictions by thriftyT- Google will win the 700mhz auction
- Buy Sprint
- Make all connections VOIP / Wi-Max
- Release many phones with Android Software
- Offer tiered service - Free (many ads), 1/2 1/2, $20 month/unlimited nationwide
- Service will be limited because of slow Wi-Max Roll out
I hope all this will happen in 2008 
Rick Tuinenburg
1/2/2008
The Ojo video telephone will become ubiquitous!
by galtgulchi - 1/2/08 8:27 PM In reply to: 2008 predictions by thriftyTI own a Shadow Ojo which enables me to see friends and loved ones who have access to broadband cable or DSL. The Ojo features a high resolution picture with smooth motion and audio synchrony for a realistic picture in real time!
You can see the Ojo at www.ojophone.com
For a mere $9.95 you can have unlimited video calls worldwide assuming there is an Ojo at each end.
The Ojo is also WiMax and WiFi ready or will be.
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