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DEL.ICIO.USMy 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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By C. Henry Adams & BIE
May 31, 2007 11:21 AM | Link to this
Morning Bill,
After reading this blog, I would agree that you are on the right track.
With computer languages like XML (eXtensible Markup Language), devices like MEMS (MicroElectroMechanical System) and smart cards that have the ability to hold large amounts of data…I would say that your predictions are already here in beta testing sessions…including the robots in some secret location.
However, if you don’t mind, I would like to make a prediction as well below:
“Just a Thought Prediction”
1) A Family of Cell Phones that allow you to talk local, long distance, overseas, text, video & audio recieve-send and/or record events, surf the Internet, video survey your home & property, turn on your electrical appliances, call waiting, transfer calls to other cell phones in its group or family package, when at home or work…it ties into the old POTS System phones, a secure encrypted phone, can track crank calls, block undesired callers forever, pay all your bills and buy tickets to events. We call this prediction the 17G phone.
It will probably exist within the next 3 to 5 years.
Oh, this phone would combine the POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) technology and VoIP technology. It would be made of mostly fiber optical components and gets it power source from charging in sunlight or electrical lamp light for one hour & forty minutes; thus- helping perserve the environment. Finally, the phone is not handheld…it fits around your neck like jewelry and cost $3.95 a month to utilize. Not including the other phones and electronic equipment that goes in the package.
Note: This is not information we have knowledge of…this is just a concept we developed from combining existing technologies.
Just a thought.
C. Henry Adams & BIE http://www.networkingmenu.com
By Bob OKane
May 31, 2007 9:28 PM | Link to this
Good article my friend. I agree with the home central server “concept” and its capabilites. Digital Tuner equipped TV’s will have storage and dvr capabilites, and consumers will indeed be working back and forth using both the tv and the “lessor” computers in the house.
Im happy to say, for 6+ years, content distribution methods have been being developed that will turn all the devices in the house into an operating central server.
And no, its not Joost, Comcast or anybody else for that matter. Just a small unknown who’s been dying to pop the cork.
Currently in stealth, FunnTV is coming soon. Would you like to learn more? Write us!
By Dick Knapp
June 4, 2007 10:47 AM | Link to this
A list of the reccomended sites would help a lot!
By Bill
June 4, 2007 11:46 AM | Link to this
Hi, Dick, click on the text highlighted in blue. Those are the links.
By GreyGayGeek
June 4, 2007 10:04 PM | Link to this
I guess my partner and I are just ahead of the curve. We’ve had a home network, including a shared file server, for over 10 years. And, yes, thanks to iTunes and an Airport unit, is integrated into our sound system as well.
By Bird Dog
June 4, 2007 11:36 PM | Link to this
Hey Bill -
That wasn’t a very good link for recipes. I did a search for ‘grits’ (and for ‘grit’), and the results were zero, zilch, nothing.
Bird Dog
By Bird Dog
June 4, 2007 11:41 PM | Link to this
Hey Bill -
The recipe link isn’t all that great. I did a search for ‘grits’ (and for ‘grit’), and the results were zero, zilch, nothing!
Bird Dog
By Bird Dog
June 4, 2007 11:41 PM | Link to this
Hey Bill -
The recipe link isn’t all that great. I did a search for ‘grits’ (and for ‘grit’), and the results were zero, zilch, nothing!
Bird Dog
By Bill
June 5, 2007 5:33 AM | Link to this
Hey Bird Dog, the Brits have never been famous for their grits. So maybe it’s just as well. Next thing I know you’re going to tell me that they don’t have a good recipe for fried okra (it’s OK if they don’t, I do).