Comments from Joe Henry, IT and DATA guru.
- iPads & other tablets are now the main way to access the internet.
- Computers will be used for the “heavy lifting” & not so much casual use.
- The trend for both windows & apple computers is down.
- Most homes & businesses will have more than one tablet & Smartphone.
- All homes & most businesses will need a WiFi Internet hotspot, for them to connect, as connecting individually using 4G mobile phone is very too expensive.
Over the two years, I believe that:
- Ultrabook style computers will dominate the laptop computer market.
- Desktop computers or large laptops will be the choice of gamers & heavy graphics & data crunchers.
I think a longer term trends include:
Access anywhere to voice & data via:
- Smartphone
- Tablet
A decrease in the number of devices that a person carries:
- Smartphone
- Tablet
- Ultrabook
But no:
- GPS – use Smartphone.
- Pager – use Smartphone.
- 2nd mobile – use Smartphone with second SIM.
Use of some smaller battery & mains devices will also decrease as their function is used in the Smartphone:
- Torch
- Alarm clock
- Radio & music
- Replacing dedicated remote controls
I see an increase “data stream services” connected to the Smartphone & tablet:
- Home & business smart power meters.
- Remote control of high electrical consumption devices.
- Onsite & national weather.
- Streaming music, movies & TV.
