Computers, Notebooks, Laptops, Smartphones, Netbooks seem to be popular now than a decade away. The advent of smaller devices have always grabbed my attention. Apple has always lead the way bringing in a revolution time and again. Be in the first of the Mac desktops, iPhone, iPad, they have defined the way humans interact with the machines. (not as in Terminator)
While talking of computers, I get reminded of the Moore's Law which states "The number of transistors that can be placed inexpensively on an integrated circuits will double approximately every two years"
The first time I came to know about Moore's law in 1998 (Pentium III, AMD K6 days), I wondered is it even possible. Now over 12 years hence I believe in the law more than anything. Intel and AMD are able to churn out faster, multi cored, 64 bit processors to market in the last 3 years. Its amazing how things are turning out - quad core, hexa core and octa cores.
While speed and parallel processing is the key, there is a separate market segment that has evolved since the advent of the first iPhones and Netbook based-computers. Smart Phones evolved that empowered users to be "connected" all the time. Netbooks were lighter alternatives to cater majority of users whose computing requirement is just "internet based". Lighter netbooks came with single and dual core processors that are energy efficient with longer battery life enabling users to stay on the go longer.
The next few years, one can clearly see the market belongs to iPad and Anaroid based pads with touch sensitive screens, HD screens and HD audio, that users can carry easily and satisfy their thirst be it being connected, entertainment, games or reading books. These small devices will be the household names. No wonder Internet is the best invention ever.
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