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3D printers aren't realistic in my eyes 

This sounds pretty cool, but then people will be supplying illegal downloads for loads of products.

No, not the end of capitalism, and definitely not the end of manufactured goods, but consider. How many people these days buy their music on iTunes. 10 years ago nobody would have thought software distribution over the internet was feasible. people are still gonna want hard copies of floppy disks' they said. Many people today still prefer buying actual DVDs, me included, but free software could never have blossomed the way it has without internet software distribution.

Same for this. Imagine if you could get hackers building not only free apps, but free hardware? It's not impossible. Sure you'd have to buy some part but still...

soupoftomato wrote:

jji7skyline wrote:

No, not the end of capitalism, and definitely not the end of manufactured goods, but consider. How many people these days buy their music on iTunes. 10 years ago nobody would have thought software distribution over the internet was feasible. people are still gonna want hard copies of floppy disks' they said. Many people today still prefer buying actual DVDs, me included, but free software could never have blossomed the way it has without internet software distribution.

Same for this. Imagine if you could get hackers building not only free apps, but free hardware? It's not impossible. Sure you'd have to buy some part but still...

I think 10 years ago stuff like iTunes was getting started and becoming more valid.

Also, I can't see my phone getting a screen, proper technology, and everything it needs via a printer. I also imagine computers will be stronger than LEAN ON MONITOR A LITTLE = SNAP NECK OFF.

You are entitled to your own opinion, but the truth is often more unbelievable than fantasy, as Sherlock Holmes once said 

And yes, sorry, I meant like 20 years ago, 10 years ago it was 2002, I was thinking more of 1994.

Here's another future technology that I guarantee will be the future of computing. Every portable computer, either laptop, tablet, or phone, will be razor thin with a weak processor and minimal memory. They will run a very basic operating system that uses a remote desktop on the ubiquitous internet wifi field. The desktop being connected to will be fitted with terabytes of storage, powerful processors and GPUs so that even a laptop with the profile of a MacBook Air is capable of playing 1080p or retina modern games on max settings. The Air is thin enough for an ultraportable, shrink the power components and grow the battery and then profit.

It's called a motherboard. 
@15skittles.  CPU units are already tiny, and soon they will shrink to the size of individial molicules.  Once that happens, computers will not get more compact.  Since this will happen in a few years, your theory is implausible.

16Skittles wrote:

Here's another future technology that I guarantee will be the future of computing. Every portable computer, either laptop, tablet, or phone, will be razor thin with a weak processor and minimal memory. They will run a very basic operating system that uses a remote desktop on the ubiquitous internet wifi field. The desktop being connected to will be fitted with terabytes of storage, powerful processors and GPUs so that even a laptop with the profile of a MacBook Air is capable of playing 1080p or retina modern games on max settings. The Air is thin enough for an ultraportable, shrink the power components and grow the battery and then profit.

Too Wifi reliant.

These predictions scare me. I like how technology is right now but with more capability.

i have no idea if this would ever be plausible but in the future i want something similar to just about anything having to do with computers in homestuck

berberberber wrote:

It's called a motherboard. 
@15skittles.  CPU units are already tiny, and soon they will shrink to the size of individial molicules.  Once that happens, computers will not get more compact.  Since this will happen in a few years, your theory is implausible.

Sure, they are small. But try playing ANY game on a netbook. It doesn't work. CPUs can be small, but with the trade off of power, heat, and energy consumption. With a system like this, a computer or tablet with minimum system resources would be able to play modern games or power applications while being small, energy efficient and cool. (by cool I mean not hot) If  you look at gaming rigs, they are heavy, often over two inches thick, run extremely hot and only last for three hours on a charge. Take the iPad, for example. Add a bluetooth mouse and keyboard, and you have a light gaming powerhouse that lasts all day.

@soupoftomato: Well, wifi, 4G, any sort of mobile broadband. There is no doubt in my mind that all future devices will have an Internet connection anywhere. If what you mean is that without the wifi connection you'd end up with a paperweight, then you would be somewhat right. Although it could be pulled off that it is basically a netbook/tablet with an app for power uses. My school recently got an upgraded wifi network in which you can walk from building to building and automatically switch between access points. It is just a matter of time before that is done on a massive scale. In the short term a 4G connection would be sufficient as well.

16Skittles wrote:

berberberber wrote:

It's called a motherboard. 
@15skittles.  CPU units are already tiny, and soon they will shrink to the size of individial molicules.  Once that happens, computers will not get more compact.  Since this will happen in a few years, your theory is implausible.

Sure, they are small. But try playing ANY game on a netbook. It doesn't work. CPUs can be small, but with the trade off of power, heat, and energy consumption. With a system like this, a computer or tablet with minimum system resources would be able to play modern games or power applications while being small, energy efficient and cool. (by cool I mean not hot) If  you look at gaming rigs, they are heavy, often over two inches thick, run extremely hot and only last for three hours on a charge. Take the iPad, for example. Add a bluetooth mouse and keyboard, and you have a light gaming powerhouse that lasts all day.

@soupoftomato: Well, wifi, 4G, any sort of mobile broadband. There is no doubt in my mind that all future devices will have an Internet connection anywhere. If what you mean is that without the wifi connection you'd end up with a paperweight, then you would be somewhat right. Although it could be pulled off that it is basically a netbook/tablet with an app for power uses. My school recently got an upgraded wifi network in which you can walk from building to building and automatically switch between access points. It is just a matter of time before that is done on a massive scale. In the short term a 4G connection would be sufficient as well.

Oops, ate one of your skittles.   

Last edited by berberberber (2012-07-16 15:22:52)

SciTecCf wrote:

nathanprocks wrote:

This sounds pretty cool, but then people will be supplying illegal downloads for loads of products.

I can't wait to go pirate a ship! 

You know, this is probably how the world is going to end up.