What future developments can we expect for PPC ?

[Rocky Sullivan]

The PPC has come a long way in the last few years. We now have devices that replace our music player, phone, camera, camcorder, and sat nav, while providing us with pim, email, internet and gaming on the go.

I just wonder where people think the future lies for the PPC - what else will be packed into these devices over the next 5 years ? Personally i would like to see some progress in improving some of the existing functions.

1. A screen that works well enough in direct sunlight to allow me to watch a movie next to the pool - and further screen development for better e-book reading.

2. Speakers that provide a richer sound with more bass so that my device could fill a small office or room without distortion.

3. A Radio that works without having to plug the headphones in as an antenna - perhaps DAB radio if possible.

4. Voice to text recognition.

5. Mobile TV - and not one reliant on network bandwidth.

6. Better gaming controls - maybe like the PSP analog button.

7. Perfect handwriting recognition

8. Improved battery life.


What is on your wish list ?

[Constant Caffeine]

I would not mind seeing some type of integrated virtual keyboard. For my older PDA, I purchased this: http://www.virtual-laser-keyboard.com/

I am using a TYTN II but the keys are too small to type normally.

For meetings it would be nice to have some type of projector built in. I could only imagine the heat it would generate not to mention the power it would consume.