Previously... before the Stevenote
I've been in hiatus for quite some time, but it doesn't mean that I haven't been in touch with what I love most - technology. Tomorrow, its gonna another monumental event as Steve Jobs deliver another keynote at the Moscone Center for MacWorld SF 2005. And here's my thoughts on what would probably Apple's next logical step:
1. Home Digital Entertainment is the next big thing.
Talking about High Definition (HD), Front Row, the Intel switch and ofcourse Mac mini. Go figure it out. Apple has been pushing HD (not to mention they're also part of Blu-ray a.k.a. HD version of DVD), the next step would be making Front Row widely available (by including it on iLife '06). To cap off the big bang would be introducing a Mac mini with iLife '06 and is capable of the "Home Digital Entertainment" revolution.
Why not making it for PowerMacs? I don't think that would fit the bill. PowerMacs are intended for professionals and not consumers. The ones that we see that will be capable with these will me iMac G5s and Mac minis.
What about Plasma Displays? Guess not. Dell, Gateway and alike are already selling them, Apple is unlikely to copy them. It will leave it to Sony to make them.
2. iPod shuffle 2nd Generation
Its ripe to make the next iteration for the iPod shuffle. There's not gonna be a capacity bump for the shuffle, instead its gonna be multiple colors and a different form factor.
But there's a possibilty of an announcement for a capacity bump on the iPod nano.
3. iBooks HD
iBooks are for consumer. Apple's thrust into HDs will be evident in both desktops and portables. Mac minis, iMac G5s and iBooks are consumer centric products. These are the products bundled with iLife. And again, iLife '06 would probably have Front Row included.
In Tiger, we have Dashboard. In the new iMac G5, we have Front Row. These are evidences in which way does Apple setting its sail. They have proven themselves that the interface of Front Row is better than Windows Media Center.
Until then, let's see what's inside Steve's hat. -.^
Post Stevenote reaction
Dah! The most boring .Mac centric keynote ever! The MacBook Pro (not only is an icky name) looks like just an incremental upgrade for the PowerBook 15"! Steve, you could do better than that.
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