What is the next 'killer app'?

[bamacre]

I imagine we'll see a merging of 3D "gaming" and social networking (myspace, facebook).

A virtual, ever-expanding, 3D world where people can gather online and do a plethora of things, from just conversing, playing a round of e-golf, laser-tag, watching or listening to media, user-shared or possibly live events (football game). Going e-shopping with the gals. Virtual malls with purchasable products, services. The possibilities are seemingly endless.

 

[JackMDS]

Originally posted by: jsedlak

Originally posted by: JackMDS
In old laptops it is an issue since the Video card is usually Not upgradable.

Definitely true. I run Windows 7 on my Dell Inspiron 8600 from 2004. Runs decently (and much better than Vista did) but running the aero tests seems to lock up the system because of a hardware limitation of the card.

One of my Laptops is a Dell 8600, FX5200 32k Video card.

I worked few hours and manage to get Aero working.

You must have at least 1GB of RAM and use this Modded Drivers.

http://www.laptopvideo2go.com/drivers/xp/97.72

Why this version? I do not know I tried few versions and this one works.

 

[RedFiveSW]

Originally posted by: coolVariable

Originally posted by: RedFiveSW
With the popularity of the iphone, I'll guess touch screen monitors will hit the main stream in a few years. Or whenever MS gets that desk/screen thing out of concept.

People being able to interact more "hands-on" with their photos/music/etc. will cause people to want whatever it takes to drive it.

touch screen on a pc/laptop is just awkward - it works great in vista/win7 but you will not use it.
Put touch screen in the gimmick category.

I understand it is a "gimmick," and less functional than a keyboard and mouse. But think about what would cause the masses to upgrade their machines to more serious hardware, and I think it would be photo/music/video applications driven by touch screen capabilities. Yes this is sort of available now, but no one has cast it out yet apple-marketing style.

People being able to connect with other people is new and interesting ways is what I believe drives the masses in technology purchases.

 

[JackMDS]

When the "Mouse" came into our live some people called it a Gimmick too.

When color screens started to come out there were voices of resentment that it is costly and Not really needed.