Monday, January 09, 2006

Macworld SF 2006 predictions

Here's what I think is going to be introduced Tuesday by Apple:

  • iLife '06
    • GarageBand 3
    • iTunes 6
    • iPhoto 6
    • iDVD 6
    • iMovie 6
    • iWeb
  • New iPod shuffle with display
  • Updates to .Mac related to iWeb and streaming video
  • New AirPort hardware product to stream video from computer to TV, including remote
  • New laptops with built-in iSight camera
  • Apple-branded iPod accessories, such as dockable speaker set
  • Additional video content added to iTunes Music Store from FOX and HBO
Here's what I think will NOT be introduced by Apple:
  • DVR
    Making a DVR is not as easy as it seems and Apple doesn't want to deal with the headaches of being compatible with cable set-top boxes. It also undercuts their plan to sell you individual shows. Plus, TV networks don't like DVRs and Apple wants to make them happy.
  • Intel-based Macs that ship immediately
    If any Macs are introduced with Intel processors, they will not ship until February at the earliest and, more likely, May.
Oh, and at least one new product announced will draw complaints of "but it's too expensive!"

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