2011 Technology Predictions [+Rep!]

[AgnesIO]

2010 is coming to an end, with what should be another huge year when it comes top changes and new thing in technology and gadgets. So, after the success of last years predictions and the things that happened..

What are your predictions for 2011, in terms of technology?

Will a major company go bust? Will a new type of disc arrive? Have your say, and predict the future!

+Rep for playing, hopefully the thread will be remembered in a year and someone will say what happened and what didn't!

Thread stuck by Recursion (Forum Moderator) with permission from Hecktix
Thread unstuck by Recursion (Forum Moderator): Let's try again next year... and actually reopen the thread after CES? LOL

[Conservative,]

Successor to Xbox 360, PS3 & Wii announced/leaked and said to be released late 2012-early 2014
3D TVs become a bigger thing and more wide-spread as prices drop.
WiFi speeds increase.
Apple releases iPad 2 & iPhone 4G & possible another type of iPod touch kinda thing.
Laptops become more regularly 1TB memory and become smaller.

[AgnesIO]

Successor to Xbox 360, PS3 & Wii announced/leaked and said to be released late 2012-early 2014 PS3+xBox very likely to get more details. Not sure about the Wii
3D TVs become a bigger thing and more wide-spread as prices drop. Going to become bigger, although I doubt they will pick up that many people until 2012.
WiFi speeds increase. Not sure what you mean by this - do you mean internet speeds in general, or wifi hotspots?
Apple releases iPad 2 & iPhone 4G & possible another type of iPod touch kinda thing. Obviously going to happen - also I think the next iPhone will have a different name. iPad 2 is certain.
Laptops become more regularly 1TB memory and become smaller. Probably a definite.

In bold.

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I also believe Windows 8 (or whatever it will be called) will have most, if not all details announced and BETA stage may start, although I think early 2012 seems like a more realistic date.

[Conservative,]

In bold.

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I also believe Windows 8 (or whatever it will be called) will have most, if not all details announced and BETA stage may start, although I think early 2012 seems like a more realistic date.

For the internet I mean speeds in general - but more hotspots come available as well. Yeah the new iPhone I doubt will be iPhone 5, they'll make up some new name.

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I'll +rep you when I can..I've given out too much rep apparently xD

[jackass]

A new major Apple product. Not necessarily an iPhone 5, but maybe a second iPad or something unique.
More in-depth information on Windows 8, not released.
HTC gaining a much larger market share.
Several major/semi-major new HTC phone releases.
Tablet PCs becoming more popular, then dying somewhat later on in the year.
Android getting more commonly used, major updates will also be avaliable.
Internet Explorer dying even more.
A big increase in Chromium-runned browsers.
1TB hard drives will easily become the norm, with 4TB hard drives onwards becoming more known.
A heavy increase in internet speeds/availability throughout the UK.
Hotspots available throughout (due to BT Openzone etc.).
Possibility of 4G coverage throughout the UK ~ if so, then various starter products using the 4G may become available.
Firefox slowly loses market share, whereas Chrome, Safari and Opera boost ahead.
3 major new console releases from Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft.
8 or more Core processors released, or at least, high development towards 6-cores.
3D TVs hyped up for the first few months, only to fall back again towards Q3/4.
Renewable energy development to increase dramatically, with many more prototypes being produced.

[matt$]

3D mobiles by HTC late 2011.

[Jam]

Second generation iPad
Fifth generation iPod Touch and iPhone
MacBook Pro refresh
Windows Phone 7 gets a bigger market share
3D bubble bursts
PSP2 and/or PSP Sony Ericsson Phone
Windows Home Server V2 RTM
Windows native Blu-ray Disc drivers
Blu-ray Disc is more widely adopted
Windows 7 Embedded/Compact
Sky (BSkyB) will still not notice their 20MB ADSL broadband is **** in comparison to Virgin Media's options
HMV go bust

[Chippiewill]

- We will discover [almost] everything that'll happen within the next [few weeks], praise CES.

I'll stick with the same but with a minor adjustment.

[AgnesIO]

A new major Apple product. Not necessarily an iPhone 5, but maybe a second iPad or something unique.
More in-depth information on Windows 8, not released.
HTC gaining a much larger market share.
Several major/semi-major new HTC phone releases.
Tablet PCs becoming more popular, then dying somewhat later on in the year.
Android getting more commonly used, major updates will also be avaliable.
Internet Explorer dying even more.
A big increase in Chromium-runned browsers.
1TB hard drives will easily become the norm, with 4TB hard drives onwards becoming more known.
A heavy increase in internet speeds/availability throughout the UK.
Hotspots available throughout (due to BT Openzone etc.).
Possibility of 4G coverage throughout the UK ~ if so, then various starter products using the 4G may become available.
Firefox slowly loses market share, whereas Chrome, Safari and Opera boost ahead.
3 major new console releases from Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft.
8 or more Core processors released, or at least, high development towards 6-cores.
3D TVs hyped up for the first few months, only to fall back again towards Q3/4.
Renewable energy development to increase dramatically, with many more prototypes being produced.

I don't think we will be seeing console releases next year, and if we do I assume they will be outrageously priced for the first year :P Most of those predictions seem quite possible, not sure on 4G though.

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Can't give more rep atm, will give tomorrow :)

[Markeh]

Announcement of fibre-optic broadband of 200Mbits or more in the UK
Second-gen iPad - higher res display, camera.
iOS 5 - faster speed increases, no compatibility for iPhone 3G/2nd gen touch, Ping integration
Win 7 SP1
Most new netbooks running dual core Atoms

[Stephen!]

8 or more Core processors released, or at least, high development towards 6-cores.
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We already have 12 core CPU's that you can buy.

[Ajthedragon]

More 3D TV's.
More tablets.
More laptop development.
Touch TV's? (I'm on to something here tehe)
More HD channels, with the addition of some 3D.
Nintendo will announce more details on the 3DS/ replacement for the Wii.
You can buy shopping on iTunes. :rolleyes:

[Chippiewill]

We already have 12 core CPU's that you can buy.

There are 32 core CPUs (It might be 2x16 or 4x8) at industry level and Intel is currently looking at 50 core CPUs.

Edit: A quick Google search revealed a 192 core processor...

[matt$]

Machine that prints money out for free so i cant afford all this would be nice.

[jackass]

Sorry, with the consoles one, I meant devices. :P


We already have 12 core CPU's that you can buy.

I meant commonly retailed!

[Chippiewill]

I meant commonly retailed!

Not going to happen, nothing can utilise multiple cores properly yet.

[jackass]

Not going to happen, nothing can utilise multiple cores properly yet.

'Yet'. A whole year ahead 'yet'.

[Recursion]

Not going to happen, nothing can utilise multiple cores properly yet.

wait wat.

[Luke]

All the people saying "new iphone, new ipad, new macbook" etcetc - it's obvious, not a prediction..

[triston220]

If Apple don't release new products, it's because it's gone bust.

[iBlueBox]

If Apple don't release new products, it's because it's gone bust.

doubt Apple would go bust seeing its worth a bit more then Microsoft now

Apple is worth $200 billion, while Microsoft is worth a $197 billion from reports in may 2010,

But I think Google will do a lot more next year as it's starting to get in so many markets the past two years and could become a even bigger rival then Microsoft to apple

[triston220]

doubt Apple would go bust seeing its worth a bit more then Microsoft now

Apple is worth $200 billion, while Microsoft is worth a $197 billion from reports in may 2010,

But I think Google will do a lot more next year as it's starting to get in so many markets the past two years and could become a even bigger rival then Microsoft to apple

I did mean to add that it's not very likely. :P

[Chippiewill]

'Yet'. A whole year ahead 'yet'.

They won't start releasing higher core processors until they can.

[Stephen!]

Mainstream Intel 6 core processors are coming out at the end of 2011.




I meant commonly retailed!

AMD 6 core's have been retailed for a fair number of months now. You can get one for £130.

I would say that those are commonly retailed.

[AgnesIO]

CURRENT PREDICTIONS



Successor to Xbox 360, PS3 & Wii announced/leaked and said to be released late 2012-early 2014
3D TVs become a bigger thing and more wide-spread as prices drop.
WiFi speeds increase.
Apple releases iPad 2 & iPhone 4G & possible another type of iPod touch kinda thing.
Laptops start having 1TB hard drive space more regularly and become smaller.
A new major Apple product. Not necessarily an iPhone 5, but maybe a second iPad or something unique.
More in-depth information on Windows 8, not released.
HTC gaining a much larger market share.
Several major/semi-major new HTC phone releases.
Tablet PCs becoming more popular, then dying somewhat later on in the year.
Android getting more commonly used, major updates will also be avaliable.
Internet Explorer dying even more.
A big increase in Chromium-runned browsers.
1TB hard drives will easily become the norm, with 4TB hard drives onwards becoming more known.
A heavy increase in internet speeds/availability throughout the UK.
Hotspots available throughout (due to BT Openzone etc.).
Possibility of 4G coverage throughout the UK ~ if so, then various starter products using the 4G may become available.
Firefox slowly loses market share, whereas Chrome, Safari and Opera boost ahead.
3 major new console releases from Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft.
8 or more Core processors released, or at least, high development towards 6-cores.
3D TVs hyped up for the first few months, only to fall back again towards Q3/4.
Renewable energy development to increase dramatically, with many more prototypes being produced.
3D mobiles by HTC late 2011.
Second generation iPad
Fifth generation iPod Touch and iPhone
MacBook Pro refresh
Windows Phone 7 gets a bigger market share
3D bubble bursts
PSP2 and/or PSP Sony Ericsson Phone
Windows Home Server V2 RTM
Windows native Blu-ray Disc drivers
Blu-ray Disc is more widely adopted
Windows 7 Embedded/Compact
Sky (BSkyB) will still not notice their 20MB ADSL broadband is **** in comparison to Virgin Media's options
HMV go bust
Announcement of fibre-optic broadband of 200Mbits or more in the UK
Second-gen iPad - higher res display, camera.
iOS 5 - faster speed increases, no compatibility for iPhone 3G/2nd gen touch, Ping integration
Win 7 SP1
Most new netbooks running dual core Atoms
More 3D TV's.
More tablets.
More laptop development.
Touch TV's? (I'm on to something here tehe)
More HD channels, with the addition of some 3D.
Nintendo will announce more details on the 3DS/ replacement for the Wii.
Mainstream Intel 6 core processors are coming out at the end of 2011.

[Chippiewill]

Laptops become more regularly 1TB memory and become smaller.

Mind rewriting that so it doesn't sound like RAM..

[AgnesIO]

Mind rewriting that so it doesn't sound like RAM..


Laptops start having 1TB hard drive space more regularly and become smaller.

That better?

[Chippiewill]

That better?
Much, thanks :)

[AgnesIO]

Much, thanks :)

No worries :)

I will be closing this thread during CES, then opening it after with everything that has been mentioned (will get a mod to edit) - then we won't have loads of people simply copying CES :)

[Chippiewill]

No worries :)

I will be closing this thread during CES, then opening it after with everything that has been mentioned (will get a mod to edit) - then we won't have loads of people simply copying CES :)

So you believe my epic prediction will be correct then :P

[AgnesIO]

So you believe my epic prediction will be correct then :P

I do indeed :P

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Some predictions from me:

Ping will continue to be developed, but not be that successful.
Chrome will become the most popular browser (if it isn't already?)
Google will release a new project - to do with social things (big range I know eg. email, chat)
.co domains will fall in price
PS Move and xBox Kinect will have far more games, but the hype will gradually die down.
A new fight against piracy will start in the UK - like in the USA

More tomorrow x

[Chippiewill]

Chrome won't become most popular, it will however get close to overtaking IE.
Ping will be silently removed from iTunes.
The EU is going to force ACTA through sometime soon anyway.

Mine:

Android Tablets will start outselling the iPad (The galaxy tab might be already..)
Steve Jobs will sort of admit that the Galaxy tab is a better form factor
Free CR-48s FOR EVERYONE (Naaaw jks)

[Casanova]

samsung are releasing curved glass screens, possibly trying for 3D on phones.

[MrPinkPanther]

i will continue to buy apple products despite not being able to afford them.

[HotelUser]

I'm really looking forward to duo core netbooks and phones, a better Android fitted tablet as well as a Windows 7 tablet with 3G and good battery life.

[jackass]

AMD 6 core's have been retailed for a fair number of months now. You can get one for £130.

I would say that those are commonly retailed.

Read what I put please. ;)

I'm talking about 8 or more cores, or higher DEVELOPMENT with 6-cores, as in, better utilized.

[kk.]

iOS 5 - faster speed increases, no compatibility for iPhone 3G/2nd gen touch, Ping integration


There already is ping integration :S

Anyway, obviously a new iphone and ipad, but the predictions are what. i think:
ipad: retina display, less black space, possible a bit smaller, and lighter.
iphone: better camera, faster processing, and i still think they might push for 3D lol..

anyway, in relation to this, http://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/12/01/apple_3d_patent/ , i think that we'll be seeing a new product this year from them, but probably nearer the end of the year.

Possible announcements for ps3 and 360 successors. Its the next step though, theres not much more they can do if im honest. xbox can increase the disc space by using BD's so thats where they may go.

[AgnesIO]

Repped everyone up to page four - Casanova is where I will next rep people tomorrow.

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A new Nintendo Wii will be announced (Wii HD)

[Recursion]

There already is ping integration :S

Anyway, obviously a new iphone and ipad, but the predictions are what. i think:
ipad: retina display, less black space, possible a bit smaller, and lighter.
iphone: better camera, faster processing, and i still think they might push for 3D lol..

anyway, in relation to this, http://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/12/01/apple_3d_patent/ , i think that we'll be seeing a new product this year from them, but probably nearer the end of the year.

Possible announcements for ps3 and 360 successors. Its the next step though, theres not much more they can do if im honest. xbox can increase the disc space by using BD's so thats where they may go.


Repped everyone up to page four - Casanova is where I will next rep people tomorrow.

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A new Nintendo Wii will be announced (Wii HD)

Tbh I think the Wii "HD" won't happen for another couple of years.

Same thing for the iPad, a retina display or a push for 3D doesn't seem physically plausable right now IMO.

I'm hoping for something like Spotify to come out in 2011 that will allow users mobile access without paying £10 per month, £5 would be a nice starting point.

[xxMATTGxx]

Tbh I think the Wii "HD" won't happen for another couple of years.

Same thing for the iPad, a retina display or a push for 3D doesn't seem physically plausable right now IMO.

I'm hoping for something like Spotify to come out in 2011 that will allow users mobile access without paying £10 per month, £5 would be a nice starting point.

The very last one would be lovely to see, especially at the £5 price. :P

[Oleh]

Grooveshark.. $3 :D



SSD's developed for cheaper is my main prediction

[Chippiewill]

SSD's developed for cheaper is my main prediction

That's like saying the number of transistors that can be placed on an integrated circuit will double every two years. It's a fact that's going to happen.

[Recursion]

Grooveshark.. $3 :D



SSD's developed for cheaper is my main prediction

It's like $10 now, also their Android app sucks ass.

[Agnostic Bear]

Not going to happen, nothing can utilise multiple cores properly yet.

A lot of things can use multiple cores properly. Get a goddamn clue. You are wrong on so many things it's almost unreal.

Supreme goddamn commander. Perfect example of something that can.

[Stephen!]

A lot of things can use multiple cores properly. Get a goddamn clue. You are wrong on so many things it's almost unreal.

Supreme goddamn commander. Perfect example of something that can.

Indeed.

Rendering a 500mb video file uses 100% of every core on my CPU. I would say that it is pretty damn efficiently using multiple cores.

Same with Bad Company 2.

[Chippiewill]

A lot of things can use multiple cores properly. Get a goddamn clue. You are wrong on so many things it's almost unreal.

Supreme goddamn commander. Perfect example of something that can.

It was a hyperbole.

I miss the days when you didn't used to troll everyone.

[Agnostic Bear]

It was a hyperbole.

I miss the days when you didn't used to troll everyone.

Says he.

1) I'm not trolling.
2) Your attempt at covering up your failure is laughable.

[Mr-Trainor]

I agree that the iPad 2 is very unlikely to be 3D but I think it will have the Retina Display :).

[triston220]

I think when Firefox 4 is released it will boost ahead market wise. I also think that RockMelt will be released to the public by the end of the 2nd quarter.

[Recursion]

I think when Firefox 4 is released it will boost ahead market wise. I also think that RockMelt will be released to the public by the end of the 2nd quarter.

FF4 will be too little too late IMO

[Chippiewill]

Says he.

1) I'm not trolling.
2) Your attempt at covering up your failure is laughable.

1) You haven't made a productive post in years, take a look at your recent forum posts they're either:

- Spam
- Pointless
- Trolling

2) Your inability to spot a Hyperbole is laughable, obviously there will be some games/programs which will use multiple cores, generally video rendering programs, but most mainstream programs / games will not utilise multiple cores properly yet.

[kk.]

just to say i wasnt saying the ipad in 3D, i meant iphone, or it at least being capable of 3D with glasses or something lol. I cant actually see where else the iphone can go..?

[Recursion]

just to say i wasnt saying the ipad in 3D, i meant iphone, or it at least being capable of 3D with glasses or something lol. I cant actually see where else the iphone can go..?

Any screen will work with 3D glasses (red/blue) :P

[Agnostic Bear]

1) You haven't made a productive post in years, take a look at your recent forum posts they're either:

- Spam
- Pointless
- Trolling

2) Your inability to spot a Hyperbole is laughable, obviously there will be some games/programs which will use multiple cores, generally video rendering programs, but most mainstream programs / games will not utilise multiple cores properly yet.

You're wrong, admit it and everything will be much better. My posts are short, direct and useful. Yours are attempts at being all 3 and failing.

Also just fyi if you really want to carry on this ridiculous argument I will win. I know more than you and I'm more than happy to display it.

[Chippiewill]

You're wrong, admit it and everything will be much better. My posts are short, direct and useful. Yours are attempts at being all 3 and failing.

Also just fyi if you really want to carry on this ridiculous argument I will win. I know more than you and I'm more than happy to display it.

kk thnx, now blocking your trolling.

[Agnostic Bear]

kk thnx, now blocking your trolling.

Rather a short lived victory for me I think. Not satisfying.

Time for predictions:

1) We'll see some sort of press release or something for the HD 7xxx series of AMD cards. (Yesssss)
2) Samsung will come out with more excellent products which I will consider buying.
3) The 2nd generation iPad will be released to much hype, sell well but all in all be somewhat of a flop in regards to actual technology people. Sure it'll get nice reviews and that but it'll still be like playing with lego blocks, something you grow out of eventually.
4) Glo-Fo will actually start doing stuff (Please?)

[Stephen!]

6970 not good enough for you bear? xD

They were a bit of a letdown to be honest.

7 Series should be a complete refresh with a die shrink. I predict that we'll see an announcement of some sort in Q3 2011.

[Agnostic Bear]

6970 not good enough for you bear? xD

I'm skipping a generation, I want something completely new.

[Stephen!]

I'm skipping a generation, I want something completely new.

Good man.

[GommeInc]

It was a hyperbole.

I miss the days when you didn't used to troll everyone.
Eh? He's not trolling at all. He tends to make a lot sense. If anything he's blunt and to the point, and quite factual. When people are ranting and raving over trivial matters, he comes in and sets the record straight with witty one liners which shuts up the ignorant and educates the one with more than a handful of braincells. He doesn't post ludicrously lengthy replies and pretty much tells the victim that they're stupid and know nothing.

Also, I have no idea what to do for predictions. I can't think of anything new, other than more tiny advances like new iPads, OS updates. 3D is a tough one, the televisions will no doubt become a bit easier to get hold of, and maybe a bit cheaper as that tends to be how marketing works - more people come into play so you've got to out sell 'em on price or performance to justify your product and give it an edge etc.

Obviously there's the 3DS, but that seems to be in a league of its on, other competitors are the PSP which seems to be dying, with word of a "Sony Playstation Phone" being introduced, like the Xperia but apparently recent tests show it's not quite up to speed yet.

I guess one could be game companies creating new versions of mobile gaming - Nintendo have their 3DS which is keeping with the usual handheld market, but Microsoft and Sony will go on to introduce it to the mobile phone market, which may give it an edge over Apple - Xbox Live, PS3 Network, keeping it all together . Microsoft and Windows Phone 7 seem to be nibbling at it at the moment, so we might be seeing the start of a new market.

[Chippiewill]

Eh? He's not trolling at all. He tends to make a lot sense. If anything he's blunt and to the point, and quite factual. When people are ranting and raving over trivial matters, he comes in and sets the record straight with witty one liners which shuts up the ignorant and educates the one with more than a handful of braincells. He doesn't post ludicrously lengthy replies and pretty much tells the victim that they're stupid and know nothing.

" a troll is someone who posts inflammatory, extraneous, or off-topic messages in an online community, such as an online discussion forum, chat room, or blog, with the primary intent of provoking other users into a desired emotional response[1] or of otherwise disrupting normal on-topic discussion."

Sounds like a troll to me.

[AgnesIO]

Please refrain from off topic posts. This thread is for 2011 Technology Predictions and Discussion ONLY.

[kk.]

Any screen will work with 3D glasses (red/blue) :P

yknow what i meant lol. new 3D.. :P

[Chippiewill]

yknow what i meant lol. new 3D.. :P
Which new 3D, there's quite a few types :P.

[kk.]

Which new 3D, there's quite a few types :P.

not red and blue lol.

[Chippiewill]

not red and blue lol.

Green and Purple?

[Oleh]

Stereoscopic?

[Moh]

The iPhone might catch up in terms of spec.. I joke I joke, apple will never make the iPhone decent.
Apple could enter the games market?
More things will be in "the cloud"
Tablets will loose popularity
Google may actually finish a product
More "connected" technology. Such as being able to control a kitchen appliance via your mobile phone (kk, maybe a few more years?)

[RedStratocas]

a lot of these predictions ive seen are pretty obvious ones (i.e. new updated apple products), but as for technology/the internet in general;

-the debate on net neutrality is going to hit the roof, i unfortunately expect new laws to be passed that let companies control the internet.
-3D TVs i'm predicting will actually die out, at least temporarily. in all honestly i think the 3d televisions are just absurd and unnecessary, ive seen one and it mostly just makes me sick i cant watch it for more than 10 minutes. i dont think there's nearly enough interest in 3D for it to become very popular, i hear people complaining that there's too many 3D movies all the time, people dont want 3D in their homes.
- more companies will be jumping on the smartphone bandwagon, im guessing there will be a new major operating system pretty soon.



Tablets will loose popularity

fat chance. tablets are just the beginning of the evolution of the personal computer. there may not be many people with it now, but over time the specs on it will become finer and finer and they'll eventually replace laptops. eventually (id say within the next 10 years), we're just going to have full-on computers that we can fold up and put in our pockets. we already have the technology to do this, its just not yet marketable.


Google may actually finish a product

right now they're busy on their self-driving car. (http://techcrunch.com/2010/10/09/google-car-video/)

[HotelUser]

The iPhone might catch up in terms of spec.. I joke I joke, apple will never make the iPhone decent.
Apple could enter the games market?
More things will be in "the cloud"
Tablets will loose popularity
Google may actually finish a product
More "connected" technology. Such as being able to control a kitchen appliance via your mobile phone (kk, maybe a few more years?)

I love my Google Android phone which is the Google Nexus One, actually :P

[mynameiswootzeh]

Kinect type device for PCs or TVs.

[Recursion]

Kinect type device for PCs or TVs.

Kinect is already hacked for PCs

[mynameiswootzeh]

Kinect is already hacked for PCs
I meant officially, obviously :rolleyes:

[Technologic]

The death of the humble button.

[mynameiswootzeh]

Kinect type device for PCs or TVs.
didn't take long
http://kotaku.com/5723755/ces-2011-brings-us-the-first-of-the-kinect-clones-for-pc

[Jam]

DSG buyout Comet then rebrand PC World/Comet/Currys/Currys Digital all into Currys.

[Jack!]

DSG buyout Comet then rebrand PC World/Comet/Currys/Currys Digital all into Currys.

Looking at the adverts it looks like Currys and PC world have joined, But i have no idea

[GommeInc]

Currys and PC World have been together for years, Dixons bought out Currys in 1984 and PC World in 1993. I think Jameseh was suggesting Dixons Retail Plc will buy out Comet Group and shortly afterwards re-brand all of their stores; PC World, Currys, Currys.digital etc to one name. I'm doubtful that would happen, PC World and Currys are both famous names and other than the computing side of their operations, they're quite different. Also PC World operates a Business sector in-store which deals with (obviously), businesses and their computing/office needs as well as Tech Experts, or in a more literal sense, a repair services section. Currys has general household appliances too, rather than computers. If they did merge the names into one single entity, there would probably be individual names like Tesco have: Metro, Express, so they can divide their products and have individual specialities, like PC sector (PC World), household appliances (Currys) and city centre stores (Currys.digital).

That said, I have no idea what Comet are up to, you do not really hear about them, but apparentl they're opening up city centre stores to compete against Currys.digital stores. Plus a merger would be interesting, Kesa Electricals which own Comet have hundreds of stores across Europe (with other names, of course), so they might not sell out too soon.

[AgnesIO]

Thread Closed for CES 2011 - I will reopen after CES - the thread will be updated with all engadgets news of the event :)

[AgnesIO]

Right.. I apparently completely forgot about this thread! Just doing a little update, and shown any correct predictions (quoted most people I think!). I will make another post in a minute with any predictions that are bolded "Not Correct." That means they could still come true, so I will update the thread again at the end of the year. Right then :)


Second generation iPad Correct.
Fifth generation iPod Touch and iPhone Not happened yet
MacBook Pro refresh Correct
Windows Phone 7 gets a bigger market share Correct.///Bigger, but still small - this was always going to happen!
3D bubble bursts Not sure what you mean by this.
PSP2 and/or PSP Sony Ericsson Phone Correct.
Windows Home Server V2 RTM Err
Windows native Blu-ray Disc drivers No?
Blu-ray Disc is more widely adopted Would say this is true - most DVD's seem to get blu ray too nowadays.
Windows 7 Embedded/Compact Not Correct.
Sky (BSkyB) will still not notice their 20MB ADSL broadband is **** in comparison to Virgin Media's options Not Correct.///They are looking at fibre optic.
HMV go bust Correct I think?


Successor to Xbox 360, PS3 & Wii announced/leaked and said to be released late 2012-early 2014 Correct/Not Correct///Wii U announced, no news on next gen PS3/xBox
3D TVs become a bigger thing and more wide-spread as prices drop. Although much bigger than January, stil not huge.
WiFi speeds increase. Correct.//I guess this is generally happening.
Apple releases iPad 2 & iPhone 4G & possible another type of iPod touch kinda thing. Correct/Not Correct.///iPad 2 released. iPhone and iPod are still waiting.
Laptops become more regularly 1TB memory and become smaller. Correct/Not Correct.///Laptops still don't really have 1tb hdd. Ultrabooks are small laptops.


A new major Apple product. Not necessarily an iPhone 5, but maybe a second iPad or something unique. Correct.
More in-depth information on Windows 8, not released. Correct.
HTC gaining a much larger market share. Correct.
Several major/semi-major new HTC phone releases. Correct.
Tablet PCs becoming more popular, then dying somewhat later on in the year. Correct/Not Correct.
Android getting more commonly used, major updates will also be avaliable. Correct.
Internet Explorer dying even more. LOL. Correct.
A big increase in Chromium-runned browsers. Not sure.
1TB hard drives will easily become the norm, with 4TB hard drives onwards becoming more known. Not Correct.///Currently still awaiting this.
A heavy increase in internet speeds/availability throughout the UK. I wouldn't say a heavy increase.
Hotspots available throughout (due to BT Openzone etc.). Not Correct.
Possibility of 4G coverage throughout the UK ~ if so, then various starter products using the 4G may become available. Not Correct.///4G Auction early 2012.
Firefox slowly loses market share, whereas Chrome, Safari and Opera boost ahead. Not sure.
3 major new console releases from Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft. Not Correct.///Wii U Announced. Nothing else.
8 or more Core processors released, or at least, high development towards 6-cores. Not sure.
3D TVs hyped up for the first few months, only to fall back again towards Q3/4. Correct/Not Correct.///Not as many advertisements tbf
Renewable energy development to increase dramatically, with many more prototypes being produced. Not Correct.


Announcement of fibre-optic broadband of 200Mbits or more in the UK Not sure? I have seen 100Mbits
Second-gen iPad - higher res display, camera. Correct/Not Correct///Cameras! But no screen upgrade
iOS 5 - faster speed increases, no compatibility for iPhone 3G/2nd gen touch, Ping integration Correct/Not Correct
Win 7 SP1 Correct.
Most new netbooks running dual core Atoms Not sure


More 3D TV's. Correct
More tablets. Correct
More laptop development. Correct
Touch TV's? (I'm on to something here tehe) Not sure if this is available to consumers?
More HD channels, with the addition of some 3D. Correct
Nintendo will announce more details on the 3DS/ replacement for the Wii. Correct
You can buy shopping on iTunes. :rolleyes: lol



Apple is worth $200 billion, while Microsoft is worth a $197 billion from reports in may 2010,

But I think Google will do a lot more next year as it's starting to get in so many markets the past two years and could become a even bigger rival then Microsoft to apple Correct


Mainstream Intel 6 core processors are coming out at the end of 2011. Not yet happened



Chrome won't become most popular, it will however get close to overtaking IE. Not sure
Ping will be silently removed from iTunes. [Not Correct]
The EU is going to force ACTA through sometime soon anyway. Not Correct.

Mine:

Android Tablets will start outselling the iPad (The galaxy tab might be already..) Not Correct.
Steve Jobs will sort of admit that the Galaxy tab is a better form factor Not Correct.
Free CR-48s FOR EVERYONE (Naaaw jks) Not Correct.


samsung are releasing curved glass screens, possibly trying for 3D on phones. Correct/Not Correct.///No curved glass screens. 3D smartphones are happening.


I'm really looking forward to duo core netbooks and phones, a better Android fitted tablet as well as a Windows 7 tablet with 3G and good battery life. No windows 7 tablet.



Anyway, obviously a new iphone and ipad, but the predictions are what. i think:
ipad: retina display, less black space, possible a bit smaller, and lighter. Correct/Not Correct. Smaller and Lighter!
iphone: better camera, faster processing, and i still think they might push for 3D lol.. Correct/Not Correct No 3D.

anyway, in relation to this, http://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/12/01/apple_3d_patent/ , i think that we'll be seeing a new product this year from them, but probably nearer the end of the year.

Possible announcements for ps3 and 360 successors. Its the next step though, theres not much more they can do if im honest. xbox can increase the disc space by using BD's so thats where they may go. Not Correct.


Tbh I think the Wii "HD" won't happen for another couple of years. Not Correct Already Announced.
Same thing for the iPad, a retina display or a push for 3D doesn't seem physically plausable right now IMO. Correct.

I'm hoping for something like Spotify to come out in 2011 that will allow users mobile access without paying £10 per month, £5 would be a nice starting point. Not Correct.



SSD's developed for cheaper is my main prediction Correct


I agree that the iPad 2 is very unlikely to be 3D but I think it will have the Retina Display :). Not Correct



Time for predictions:

1) We'll see some sort of press release or something for the HD 7xxx series of AMD cards. (Yesssss) Correct?
3) The 2nd generation iPad will be released to much hype, sell well but all in all be somewhat of a flop in regards to actual technology people. Sure it'll get nice reviews and that but it'll still be like playing with lego blocks, something you grow out of eventually. Not correct.
4) Glo-Fo will actually start doing stuff (Please?) Not sure



Apple could enter the games market? Not Correct.
More things will be in "the cloud" Correct.
Tablets will loose popularity Not correct.
Google may actually finish a product Correct.
More "connected" technology. Such as being able to control a kitchen appliance via your mobile phone (kk, maybe a few more years?) Correct/Not Correct///Phones can certainly be used to control more things..




-the debate on net neutrality is going to hit the roof, i unfortunately expect new laws to be passed that let companies control the internet. Correct/Not Correct.
-3D TVs i'm predicting will actually die out, at least temporarily. in all honestly i think the 3d televisions are just absurd and unnecessary, ive seen one and it mostly just makes me sick i cant watch it for more than 10 minutes. i dont think there's nearly enough interest in 3D for it to become very popular, i hear people complaining that there's too many 3D movies all the time, people dont want 3D in their homes. Not Correct.
- more companies will be jumping on the smartphone bandwagon, im guessing there will be a new major operating system pretty soon. Correct.




DSG buyout Comet then rebrand PC World/Comet/Currys/Currys Digital all into Currys. Not Correct.

Cheers, will post again in a minute.

---------- Post added 02-09-2011 at 10:36 AM ----------

Post Number Two - Could it happen?

Right, here are the ones that could still happen.


Fifth generation iPod Touch and iPhone Not happened yet
3D bubble bursts Not sure what you mean by this.
Windows Home Server V2 RTM Err
Windows native Blu-ray Disc drivers No?
Windows 7 Embedded/Compact Not Correct.
Sky (BSkyB) will still not notice their 20MB ADSL broadband is **** in comparison to Virgin Media's options Not Correct.///They are looking at fibre optic.


Successor to Xbox 360, PS3 & Wii announced/leaked and said to be released late 2012-early 2014 Correct/Not Correct///Wii U announced, no news on next gen PS3/xBox
3D TVs become a bigger thing and more wide-spread as prices drop. Although much bigger than January, stil not huge.
Apple releases iPad 2 & iPhone 4G & possible another type of iPod touch kinda thing. Correct/Not Correct.///iPad 2 released. iPhone and iPod are still waiting.
Laptops become more regularly 1TB memory and become smaller. Correct/Not Correct.///Laptops still don't really have 1tb hdd. Ultrabooks are small laptops.



Tablet PCs becoming more popular, then dying somewhat later on in the year. Correct/Not Correct.
A big increase in Chromium-runned browsers. Not sure.
1TB hard drives will easily become the norm, with 4TB hard drives onwards becoming more known. Not Correct.///Currently still awaiting this.
A heavy increase in internet speeds/availability throughout the UK. I wouldn't say a heavy increase.
Hotspots available throughout (due to BT Openzone etc.). Not Correct.
Possibility of 4G coverage throughout the UK ~ if so, then various starter products using the 4G may become available. Not Correct.///4G Auction early 2012.
Firefox slowly loses market share, whereas Chrome, Safari and Opera boost ahead. Not sure.
3 major new console releases from Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft. Not Correct.///Wii U Announced. Nothing else.
8 or more Core processors released, or at least, high development towards 6-cores. Not sure.
3D TVs hyped up for the first few months, only to fall back again towards Q3/4. Correct/Not Correct.///Not as many advertisements tbf
Renewable energy development to increase dramatically, with many more prototypes being produced. Not Correct.


Announcement of fibre-optic broadband of 200Mbits or more in the UK Not sure? I have seen 100Mbits
Second-gen iPad - higher res display, camera. Correct/Not Correct///Cameras! But no screen upgrade
iOS 5 - faster speed increases, no compatibility for iPhone 3G/2nd gen touch, Ping integration Correct/Not Correct
Most new netbooks running dual core Atoms Not sure



Touch TV's? (I'm on to something here tehe) Not sure if this is available to consumers?



Mainstream Intel 6 core processors are coming out at the end of 2011. Not yet happened



Chrome won't become most popular, it will however get close to overtaking IE. Not sure
Ping will be silently removed from iTunes. [Not Correct]
The EU is going to force ACTA through sometime soon anyway. Not Correct.

Mine:

Android Tablets will start outselling the iPad (The galaxy tab might be already..) Not Correct.
Steve Jobs will sort of admit that the Galaxy tab is a better form factor Not Correct.
Free CR-48s FOR EVERYONE (Naaaw jks) Not Correct.


samsung are releasing curved glass screens, possibly trying for 3D on phones. Correct/Not Correct.///No curved glass screens. 3D smartphones are happening.


I'm really looking forward to duo core netbooks and phones, a better Android fitted tablet as well as a Windows 7 tablet with 3G and good battery life. No windows 7 tablet.



Anyway, obviously a new iphone and ipad, but the predictions are what. i think:
ipad: retina display, less black space, possible a bit smaller, and lighter. Correct/Not Correct. Smaller and Lighter!
iphone: better camera, faster processing, and i still think they might push for 3D lol.. Correct/Not Correct No 3D.

anyway, in relation to this, http://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/12/01/apple_3d_patent/ , i think that we'll be seeing a new product this year from them, but probably nearer the end of the year.

Possible announcements for ps3 and 360 successors. Its the next step though, theres not much more they can do if im honest. xbox can increase the disc space by using BD's so thats where they may go. Not Correct.



I'm hoping for something like Spotify to come out in 2011 that will allow users mobile access without paying £10 per month, £5 would be a nice starting point. Not Correct.


I agree that the iPad 2 is very unlikely to be 3D but I think it will have the Retina Display :). Not Correct



Time for predictions:

3) The 2nd generation iPad will be released to much hype, sell well but all in all be somewhat of a flop in regards to actual technology people. Sure it'll get nice reviews and that but it'll still be like playing with lego blocks, something you grow out of eventually. Not correct.
4) Glo-Fo will actually start doing stuff (Please?) Not sure



Apple could enter the games market? Not Correct.
Tablets will loose popularity Not correct.
More "connected" technology. Such as being able to control a kitchen appliance via your mobile phone (kk, maybe a few more years?) Correct/Not Correct///Phones can certainly be used to control more things..




-the debate on net neutrality is going to hit the roof, i unfortunately expect new laws to be passed that let companies control the internet. Correct/Not Correct.
-3D TVs i'm predicting will actually die out, at least temporarily. in all honestly i think the 3d televisions are just absurd and unnecessary, ive seen one and it mostly just makes me sick i cant watch it for more than 10 minutes. i dont think there's nearly enough interest in 3D for it to become very popular, i hear people complaining that there's too many 3D movies all the time, people dont want 3D in their homes. Not Correct.





DSG buyout Comet then rebrand PC World/Comet/Currys/Currys Digital all into Currys. Not Correct.

---------- Post added 02-09-2011 at 10:41 AM ----------

I am also now adding the rep I meant to give all those months back haha. Up to page five :)

Some of you might get repped twice (if I repped you in January lol)

[L0st-Angel]

Currys and PC World have been together for years, Dixons bought out Currys in 1984 and PC World in 1993. I think Jameseh was suggesting Dixons Retail Plc will buy out Comet Group and shortly afterwards re-brand all of their stores; PC World, Currys, Currys.digital etc to one name. I'm doubtful that would happen, PC World and Currys are both famous names and other than the computing side of their operations, they're quite different. Also PC World operates a Business sector in-store which deals with (obviously), businesses and their computing/office needs as well as Tech Experts, or in a more literal sense, a repair services section. Currys has general household appliances too, rather than computers. If they did merge the names into one single entity, there would probably be individual names like Tesco have: Metro, Express, so they can divide their products and have individual specialities, like PC sector (PC World), household appliances (Currys) and city centre stores (Currys.digital).

That said, I have no idea what Comet are up to, you do not really hear about them, but apparentl they're opening up city centre stores to compete against Currys.digital stores. Plus a merger would be interesting, Kesa Electricals which own Comet have hundreds of stores across Europe (with other names, of course), so they might not sell out too soon.

Well, that's the history of Curry's and PC World.

[Smits]

As far as i know:

HMV havn't gone bust, there's still many shops open despite their struggle.
Hotspots are available a think, at least they display on the wi-fi around here.
Touch TVs are in development, and smart TVs are already being released.

[HotelUser]

No windows 7 tablet.

I'm sorry to report, but there have been several Windows 7 tablets so far:

http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/us/en/sm/WF05a/321957-321957-64295-3841267-3955550-4332585.html?jumpid=in_r602_slate
http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/11/acers-windows-powered-iconia-w500-up-for-pre-order-for-549-sh/
http://reviews.cnet.com/tablets/asus-eee-slate-ep121/4505-3126_7-34469352.html

And I expect after Windows 8 is released next year that we'll see the tablet industry take off even more, and we'll see a lot more cheaper / competitive prices for tablets.

[AgnesIO]

I'm sorry to report, but there have been several Windows 7 tablets so far:

http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/us/en/sm/WF05a/321957-321957-64295-3841267-3955550-4332585.html?jumpid=in_r602_slate
http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/11/acers-windows-powered-iconia-w500-up-for-pre-order-for-549-sh/
http://reviews.cnet.com/tablets/asus-eee-slate-ep121/4505-3126_7-34469352.html

And I expect after Windows 8 is released next year that we'll see the tablet industry take off even more, and we'll see a lot more cheaper / competitive prices for tablets.

Apologies, I completely forgt about the eee slate! I know generally windows 7 isn't really good for tablets - or tablets isn't good for windows 7 :L I expect Windows 8 to be where tablets go mad.


As far as i know:

HMV havn't gone bust, there's still many shops open despite their struggle.
Hotspots are available a think, at least they display on the wi-fi around here.
Touch TVs are in development, and smart TVs are already being released.

Oh :P I know they still have an online store, as far as I know all the HMV stores near me went.
Hotspots are indeed available. But you said everywhere (or something along those lines) - as far as I am aware that is not currently the case.
Smart TV's are. For Touch TV's I generally look at buyable ones.

[HotelUser]

Apologies, I completely forgt about the eee slate! I know generally windows 7 isn't really good for tablets - or tablets isn't good for windows 7 :L I expect Windows 8 to be where tablets go mad.



Oh :P I know they still have an online store, as far as I know all the HMV stores near me went.
Hotspots are indeed available. But you said everywhere (or something along those lines) - as far as I am aware that is not currently the case.
Smart TV's are. For Touch TV's I generally look at buyable ones.

It's going to be something a lot of us have been looking forward to for a lot of years :)

[Casanova]

Hey man, check THIS (http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_google_nexus_s-3620.php) link to see samsung were discovering/using and bringing out curved glass displays ;).

[AgnesIO]

Hey man, check THIS (http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_google_nexus_s-3620.php) link to see samsung were discovering/using and bringing out curved glass displays ;).

The Nexus S has a curved screen? :P

[Casanova]

curved display.

"Contour Display with curved glass screen"

[AgnesIO]

curved display.

"Contour Display with curved glass screen"

Embarrassed I missed that. Genuinely searched that for ages to find that :P
Didn't realise it had a curved screen though!

[Casanova]

quite subtle.
and don't be, happens to the best of us!

[Markeh]

One of mine that's marked not sure, which is the Most Netbooks have dual core, is true. More than half the netbooks I see have an N550 or better nowadays, or Zacate.

[AgnesIO]

One of mine that's marked not sure, which is the Most Netbooks have dual core, is true. More than half the netbooks I see have an N550 or better nowadays, or Zacate.

Not sure why I marked that not sure :P

Considering even new phones are dual core :L