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Wednesday, May 30, 2007
My predictions are on the table
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
When it comes to technology predictions seldom go wrong. Predict anything you want and - eventually - that prediction will come true.
The tech buzz today - even WSB-Radio was playing it big - is all about Microsoft’s new table top computer. It is designed to sit flat on a table surface and has no keyboard, no mouse. You use the touchscreen instead.
Even 10 and 15 years ago, touchscreen computing was touted as the next big thing. Maybe that prediction will finally come true.
The new Microsoft computer isn’t designed for home use - although if the market wants one it’ll get one. Instead it’ll be used in restaurants, bars, casinos, etc.
Here’s my prediction: These things will be popular in upscale homes, installed on the kitchen counter. I know, in my house, we mostly use a computer to find recipes. I won’t list the most popular sites, there are so many and they’re no trouble to find. I will add one that I find interesting here though.
On a separate topic, while I’m in the predicting mood, I predict that the next big thing in home computing with be a central home server. One big system will do all the heavy lifting and become the storage point for music, video and all your files. It’ll communicate with lesser computers around the house and with your DVR and digital sound system. Microsoft is already in the market with an entry. But we are way early in the process and I suspect that some unknown company will introduce a complete system of hardware, software and wireless communication technology and become the leader in the field.
If you have predictions for a new technology that will blossom within the next few years, let me know.
Robots for housekeeping and yardwork anyone?
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