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techcrunc... techcrunc...
 
M$20 December 15, 2008 04:35 AM

What will Apple's next killer product be? (bonus points for pictures of an actual prototype).

What is Apple's next (unannounced ) product that is not merely an upgrade to of an existing product line. Only answer if you actually know. Photo documentation gets bonus points.
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jaysonelli... jaysonelli...
 
 December 15, 2008 11:31 PM
I don't think it is going to be a completely new product, I think it is going to be a new direction for the iPhone, evidenced in what looks like "just" an accessory.

Coincidentally, I was giving this a lot of thought this morning, and it just so happens that I wrote a 1600 word blog posting on the topic: http://jaysonelliot.squarespace.com/journal/2008/12/15/will-the-iphone-replace-the-wii.html

Essentially, by the fourth generation of the iPhone (and iPod touch), I believe Apple will make a commitment to the iPhone as a gaming platform. Not just as a handheld device, but as an actual replacement for a home console.

With a little tweaking to its specs and a wireless TV-out connection, the iPhone could realistically compete head to head with the Wii for the living room gaming experience.

The killer product that I expect will be a sled for the iPhone which combines dedicated gaming controls, wireless TV-out, and a battery pack.

It will require a next-gen iPhone update to match, but that's my prediction.

The photo I'm including is of a third-party product that already exists, and doesn't have all the features I'm talking about, but gives some idea of how it might look.

Source(s):
http://jaysonelliot.squarespace.com/journal/2008/12/15/will-the-iphone-repl...
http://arstechnica.com/articles/paedia/transforming-iphone-into-tv-gaming-d...
http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/news/index.cfm?newsid=108410



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connectedg... connectedg...
 
December 15, 2008 04:52 AM
I think it will be the iBangle. There isn't much information from Apple about it, but I think it will far. I really hope it comes to fruition.

Here are some articles about it:

http://gear.ign.com/articles/931/931338p1.html

http://www.geek.com/articles/mobile/today-ipod-tomorrow-ibangle-20081022/

http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/87587-iBangle-Total-Cool-or-Total-Crap

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http://gear.ign.com/articles/931/931338p1.html

http://www.geek.com/articles/mobile/today-ipod-tomorrow-ibangle-20081022/

http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/87587-iBangle-Total-Cool-or-Total...


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angelmercu... angelmercu...
 
December 15, 2008 10:10 PM
I like the look of this. If I had regular income and they made smaller ones that wouldn't fly from my small wrists (without inflating the inside a ridiculous amount) I'd probably actually wear it. Tech and Jewelery together ftw.

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montereyki... montereyki...
 
December 16, 2008 09:11 AM
That would rock! I bet they would take over like the Lance Armstrong "Livestrong" bracelets.

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cfinke cfinke
 
December 15, 2008 06:23 AM
I wouldn't be surprised to see Apple come out with some sort of heads-up display for the non-computing areas of the home. For example, a display you can put in your kitchen that shows the weather, streams video from the Apple TV or the iPhone in your pocket, other stuff like that.

Making access to our data ubiquitous in the home is something that no one has conquered yet, and Apple seems to be well-positioned to take a stab at it.

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gofast gofast
 
December 16, 2008 04:14 AM
Like a Tv but better, I like it

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steepdecli... steepdecli...
 
December 15, 2008 06:53 AM
I have heard that it will be a $599 laptop
(more of a downgrade than an upgrade)

Obviously would open Apple up to a whole new and very large consumer base.

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laiton laiton
 
December 15, 2008 01:01 PM
The Apple Car with iPod audio system and multi-touch control system built in.

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justinnach... justinnach...
 
December 15, 2008 02:47 PM
Some kind of product that revolutionizes personal finances and banking in some way ... for instance a software applet for the IPhone and Mac computers that makes financial management and planning completely intuitive and effortless, or a credit-card like device with GPS tracking that tracks the locations of your purchase.

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cuthere cuthere
 
December 15, 2008 02:58 PM
I think laiton is right, there were reports that Apple will cooperate with VW
You can read more here:
http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/16/is-the-vw-space-up-interface-developed-by-apple/
Or perhaps they will make a game console. The iPod touch is positioned as a mobile gaming device (just look at the ads). Why shouldn't they make something for at home?

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xds xds
 
December 15, 2008 07:36 PM
Its gotta be the apple tribook

http://broccolicity.files.wordpress.com/2008/12/apple-tribook-concept.jpg


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eltucaso eltucaso
 
December 15, 2008 07:37 PM
The next "big" product from Apple will probably be the Apple netbook. This new line of computers would be far cheaper than existing MacBooks and offer several advantages over them: extremely long battery life, relatively inexpensive, open Mac ownership to those unable to purchase a $1,500 laptop, and it will compete with existing netbooks from most laptop manufacturers.
The fact that Apple does not yet have a netbook is hurting their business model; there is a HUGE market for "cheap" (or throwaway) laptops. Who wants to travel everyday with their $3,000.00 MacBook Pro. Taking a relatively cheap, reliable (OS X), MacBook Netbook on trips would be a plus that most, if not all, business people who own a Mac would be interested in doing. The day they come out, I will have at least one.
There is speculation in the "blogasphere" that the Apple Netbook will be revolutionary, using a new form-factor that does not require a normal keyboard, but a touch-screen keyboard similar to the IPhone. If anybody is in a position to take laptop's to the next level, it is Apple, and it will happen soon. Be sure to check out the "hypothetical" picture below.

http://www.iphonebuzz.com/wp-content/gallery/iphone-buzz-gallery/apple_tablet.jpg

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Blogosphere, Google, insane interest in all things Mac related


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kinslow kinslow
 
December 15, 2008 10:08 PM
i think this is it. I love my touch ipod and this in a bout an 8" form factor would be the NEXT BIG THING

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marcdd2 marcdd2
 
December 15, 2008 07:47 PM
A great place to keep up on new tech products in http://www.engadget.com/ They tend to either break the news or report it within 15min.
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http://www.engadget.com/


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timbrazer timbrazer
 
December 15, 2008 09:30 PM
I hope the new Mac mini is better than it is now.

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http://iconcept.squarespace.com/blog/


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oboewan oboewan
 
December 15, 2008 09:37 PM
I don't know. Nobody knows. WHY ELSE WOULD IT BE UNANNOUNCED?

Anyway, current speculation leads to either (a) an iPhone nano, (b) a MacBook Tablet with multi-touch or (c) an ultra-cheap MacNetBook. I personally think that, if it's one of those three, it'll be B.

However, I doubt that there'll really be anything major that they announce this year. I think that they'll just tell us more about Snow Leopard, QuickTime X, the next iLife, things like that.

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nodemons nodemons
 
December 15, 2008 09:58 PM
a pear


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tlivings tlivings
 
December 15, 2008 10:09 PM
wat

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angieopia angieopia
 
December 17, 2008 06:49 AM
awesome, hahaha

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martymanki... martymanki...
 
December 15, 2008 10:01 PM
I'm looking for a new product and an update to an existing product.

New product: Apple MacBook Mini - a netbook that's the same size as the HP 2133.

Updated Mac mini - using updated processor, NVidia 9400 chipset, up to 4gb of RAM, up to 320gb hard drive.
Source(s):
http://forums.techarena.in/portable-devices/1048778.htm


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cybereddie cybereddie
 
December 15, 2008 10:36 PM
A holographic computer with virtual keyboard-screen that spreads in front of you and the source will be a little ibox.

Andreas

http://www.cybereddie.gr

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cincirule4... cincirule4...
 
December 16, 2008 12:32 AM
itablet

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aaron805 aaron805
 
December 16, 2008 03:14 AM
this site is dedicated to such future products. In my own opinion, it will be:
the iphone Nano =)
http://www.macrumors.com/

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adamkap adamkap
 
December 16, 2008 04:03 AM
Either an Apple netbook, tablet, or an iPhone Nano.

(edit) Now that I just typed that out, I see some form of a combination tablet and netbook. I don't see them release each, and a combination sounds right up their ally.

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nadiraziz nadiraziz
 
December 16, 2008 05:00 AM
Chk out the following:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/172/383488632_0c7ed2fb32.jpg

http://www.craphound.com/images/ikill.jpg


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kenford kenford
 
December 16, 2008 08:15 PM
LIKE IT OR NOT ITS AGPS DEVICE!!!!!!!!

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muffins muffins
 
December 17, 2008 10:26 PM
My prediction: A touchscreen tablet, 8.9 inch screen, some low power processor(atom most likely)

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filmkid filmkid
 
December 18, 2008 02:19 AM
Some are silly, some might actually work....

http://www.worth1000.com/contest.asp?contest_id=13700&display=photoshop&page=5000#entries

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