Dean Jensen - SoHo Tech Podcast
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Prediction #1- The PDA/Phone/Camera/MP3/Video Player all in one.
Not that Apple will come out with one, but hey, if anyone
were to, they would make it sexy.
Got It Right - Sony/Ericsson p990i
Prediction #2- Digital Audio providers such as Napster, Rhapsody,
and Yahoo! Music will be providing Pay-for-Play video and
"unlimited? services. This will include shows from the
major networks, cable, and movie channels such as HBO,
Cinemax, and Showtime. Expect Netflix to be in the running
too.
Got It Somewhat Right - Several providers have network programs for sale such as iTunes
Prediction #3- Podcasting will explode as well as videocasting.
Already there is Digital Life TV featuring the former
TechTV "Screen Savers? cast members Robert Herron and
Patrick Norton doing tech like no one else. Soon you
will see indie show series that will break new ground
and allow for greater freedoms than even cable provided.
Got It Right - Tiki Bar and numerous others.
Prediction #4- More root-kits will be revealed in what was
thought to be "Safe Software?, such the one revealed
by Symantec in their Norton SystemWorks program.
Sony was the first to get caught, but will they be
the last? Or will other software makers fess up like
Symantec?
Nope, haven't heard of anything since then. Are they gone or just better at hiding?
Prediction #5- SP-3 for Windows? Well, after the Windows Meta
File exploit found at the beginning of the year, I
predict that there will be at least one mor major
flaw, or in this case, "feature? that causes Microsoft
to issue a Service Pack even though they have said
that they would not issue one until some time later
in '07. Can you say Open Source?
Mike, No SP-3 Officially, but a lot of Patch Tuesdays that could be rolled up into one, Right?
Prediction #6- Plasma TV prices will drop around the end of the
year to about $2000 for a 42? 1080i screen with good
contrast ratios. Expect a relatively lesser known
manufacturer to lead the charge.
Got It Right - Philips 42PF7321D/37 42 1080i Plasma TV $1,269.00 Digital Meaga Store
Prediction #7- iPod and one of the satellite radio services will
join forces. Not an integration of Sirius or XM into the
iPod, but iTunes featuring shows from the services and
the in-car players will hook up to your iPod so you can
play tour tunes or recorded programs.
Sort of Got It Right - Samsung and XM got together Samsung NeXus50
Prediction #8- A relatively unknown company will develop the
next generation of DVD technology sinking the HD-DVD
and Blue-Ray DVDs because they are fighting each other
and not looking over their shoulder.
Nope, nothing yet...
Prediction #9- New homes will come with built-in communications
packages including iPod docks for your home audio
system, 802.11n Wi-Fi, and VOIP.
Nope, haven't noticed anything yet...
Prediction #10- Apple makes deals with other hardware manufacturers
to make Apple branded Camcorders and Digital Cameras.
Blew this one, but hey a lot of other people predicted the iPhone. We all know what happened there.
Prediction #11- DV and DVD camcorders go by the wayside because
Hard Drive based High Definition and 3-CCD models take
over and are cheaper.
Got It Right... Sort of.
Prediction #12- TiVo will unveil a dock that allows you to sync
your video iPod straight to the TiVo so you can have
"Lost? for free.
TiVo is scared to get stomped on by lawyers.
Norbtek.info back to just me and shorter but more
focused show. Mike and I start-up a new podcast...
YouTube Video @ 11:00 - Just kidding. More details
to follow in the new year
