Ten Macworld 2008 predictions
Tuesday, January 1st, 2008 - 4:14PM
I can always tell the holidays are closing in when it becomes such that a day doesn’t goes by I’m not asked at least a few times what inside dope I’ve got on what Apple’s introducing at Macworld. My stock response is (and always will be), “Everything I know is published on Engadget.” Now, I’m also not usually one to grasp at predictions (just not my thing), but what the hell. If you’re curious as to what I THINK — and not necessarily know — will go down at MW08, here’s the shortlist. In order of most likely to least likely:
- iPhone SDK / firmware update - duh.
- Ultraportable MacBook Pro - These kinds of rumors don’t stay alive for so many years when they’re untrue.
- Movie rentals (with direct download / rental on Apple TV) - Pretty much already confirmed.
- iPhone 2.0 / 3G - We know it’s coming, and Steve will want to stand on stage triumphantly one year later and introduce the next version.
- 16GB iPhone 1.0 - Has to happen eventually. The Osborne effect sure is a bitch, so the 8GB 1.0 will get even cheaper (maybe by $50 or $75).
- Nothing much about 10.6 (that’ll be at WWDC), but there will be mention of the next updates to 10.5.
- LED-backlit 17-inch MBP - Also an eventuality.
- Mac mini gets left alone. Probably no mention at all. Same with the iMacs and MacBooks.
- New monitors with webcams - These things need a refresh like crazy. If Apple’s smart, they’ll put DisplayPort in ‘em.
- All laptops move from DVI to DisplayPort to match those new monitors. And why not? DisplayPort to DVI adapters should be easy enough for legacy gear.
Not saying that you are doing this, but are these “top ten in -X- ” lists a free pass for the tech media to blow off NDAs and predict the future based on what is sitting on your desk to be reviewed? Based on how accurate such things usually are, I would say not, but I was curious.
Happy new year
Comment by Rick C — Tuesday, January 1, 2008 @ 5:08 pm
Sweet, iTunes movie rentals. Does this mean the Mac gets the same awesome DRM that Vista has? If the digg kids are any indication, it will be great.
Comment by Mitchel Tyrell — Tuesday, January 1, 2008 @ 9:38 pm
Not sure if this is real or fake…but interesting to cross ref this blog post with “Keynote index”.
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Comment by Todd — Wednesday, January 2, 2008 @ 3:20 pm
Hey Ryan, what inside dope have you got on what Apple’s introducing at Macworld?
Comment by Arlo — Wednesday, January 2, 2008 @ 4:32 pm
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I think Apple is going to go into the gaming business. Afterall, that’s the only place they don’t seem to be existing in yet.
Maybe a machine that can play PS3 and Wii games but not Xbox games.
Comment by African Boy — Sunday, January 13, 2008 @ 7:33 am