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Peto · 05-03-09, 11:33 AM

When dual cores came out, they were too expensive too. 6 months later the price had dropped and now they are standard. Once these table-top units are used in commercial settings and people get to like them, the price will drop and you'll be able to put one in your home for ~$1000. My guess is it'll take 2-3 years.

Nothing moves faster than technology and computer innovation. In 10 years we'll be seeing products marketed that make today's gear look stone-age.

It's always good to keep in mind how much computers were supposed to simplify our lives. The reality is they just increased the amount of paper-work we have to do. The time saving has turned into more forms to sign and more convoluted rules (remember a car loan without computers? It didn't take any longer then than it does now.)

Computers should be for entertainment and scientific use. IMHO--if they continue to be used like they are now they'll be the death of us all. People trust their computers. I see it everyday when someone brings one in for repair and needs it back right away so they can do their banking. They've forgotten that they can drive 2 blocks down the street and go into an actual building with real people inside to do their finances.

When those people are replaced with computers because computers have become "more efficient" watch out. Our lives will be dictated by whoever writes the software that runs the machine.

I like computers--for gaming, writing, getting information and tossing my opinion in forums--but I still go to the bank myself and keep my finances off of my own computer. I've seen too many people go through months of hassle...

Regarding the original story of this post--when those systems come on the scene, be careful of what pics you have on your camera and where you lay your credit card. And if you have a flash drive on your keychain--don't put it on the table.

Yes--I'm slightly paranoid about the future of computers intrusion into our lives... I've been watching (and working with) the evolution since C64 and my views are based more on experience than conjecture.

Peto

05-03-09, 11:33 AM	#3
Peto Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The details of my life are quite inconsequential Posts: 1,049 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	When dual cores came out, they were too expensive too. 6 months later the price had dropped and now they are standard. Once these table-top units are used in commercial settings and people get to like them, the price will drop and you'll be able to put one in your home for ~$1000. My guess is it'll take 2-3 years. Nothing moves faster than technology and computer innovation. In 10 years we'll be seeing products marketed that make today's gear look stone-age. It's always good to keep in mind how much computers were supposed to simplify our lives. The reality is they just increased the amount of paper-work we have to do. The time saving has turned into more forms to sign and more convoluted rules (remember a car loan without computers? It didn't take any longer then than it does now.) Computers should be for entertainment and scientific use. IMHO--if they continue to be used like they are now they'll be the death of us all. People trust their computers. I see it everyday when someone brings one in for repair and needs it back right away so they can do their banking. They've forgotten that they can drive 2 blocks down the street and go into an actual building with real people inside to do their finances. When those people are replaced with computers because computers have become "more efficient" watch out. Our lives will be dictated by whoever writes the software that runs the machine. I like computers--for gaming, writing, getting information and tossing my opinion in forums--but I still go to the bank myself and keep my finances off of my own computer. I've seen too many people go through months of hassle... Regarding the original story of this post--when those systems come on the scene, be careful of what pics you have on your camera and where you lay your credit card. And if you have a flash drive on your keychain--don't put it on the table. Yes--I'm slightly paranoid about the future of computers intrusion into our lives... I've been watching (and working with) the evolution since C64 and my views are based more on experience than conjecture. Peto __________________ If your target has a 30 degree AOB, the range from his base course line equals the current range divided by 2.