Motion Sensors for YEAR 2009

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Motion Sensors for YEAR 2009

Year 2009 is supposed to be yet another happening year for technology freaks.

If 2008 was rather busy for technology freaks, indications are that 2009 will only get busier.

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There are going to be sequels, revisions and, of course, the usual bunch of all-new products that will claim to change the world.

We consulted our crystal ball (tech predictions, version no 3.1.6.7.8.0.2a) to see which products would make waves in 2009 and the nine that emerged are as follows:

source : economic times

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Android phones

The first Android phone may have been released in 2008, but 2009 is going to see Google's mobile platform come into its own.

With the likes of HTC, Sony Ericsson , Motorola, LG and even Garmin working on Android-based phones, users are going to be flooded with options .


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Not all of which will be as bulky as the G1. On offer will be innovative interfaces and stacks of applications, at relatively low prices.

We wager the likes of Nokia, Apple and Microsoft will be taking notes.

source : economic times

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Garmin Nuviphone

After most major manufacturers lined up iPhone killers (most of which turned out to be duds), it is now the turn of GPS expert Garmin to offer an alternative.

The touch-driven Nuviphone has been earning rave reviews and is expected to take GPS on phones to the next level (it switches to GPS mode automatically when you slip it onto its mount in a vehicle).

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Many, though, feel Garmin's newcomer status among phones may work against it.

But they said the same thing about a certain Cupertino-based company in 2007.

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Mac Netbook

Since every major computer manufacturer has come out with its own netbook, all eyes are now on Apple.

Although the company is tight-lipped , it is speculated that Apple intends to do something radical . Will it have a touchscreen?

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Will it sync over Bluetooth with iPhone? Will it manage to pack in an optical drive without compromising on weight? One thing is for sure, though.

If released, Apple's netbook will be nothing like its competitors . After all, the company does have a reputation of thinking different.

source : economic times

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Operating systems

2009 is going to be the year of operating systems.

While Apple is expected to release a new version of its Mac OS, Palm is betting on the Nova to shore up its rapidly-sinking fortunes.

Then there is Nokia, which is taking its Symbian Series 60 into the touch territory with the Fifth Edition.

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This, even as it works with the Symbian Foundation to come up with an opensource Symbian operating system.

Black-Berry will further tweak its operating system , while there's a fair chance that iPhone's next edition will offer something new.

Looming in the background are Windows 7 (though, we do not expect an official release in 2009) and several Linux versions.

source : economic times

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Nintendo DS 2

After releasing an update of its dualscreen gaming console in 2008, Nintendo is now expected to go the whole hog. It may come out with a completely revamped DS in 2009.

It is rumoured that the new device will have more connectivity options, dual touchscreens and perhaps even a touch of the motion-sensing magic that has made Wii such a hit.

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Nintendo is keeping its lips sealed about it. We wager it will open them in 2009. And Sony will be listening intently.

source : economic times

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Nokia N97

Nokia might have come to the touchscreen party with its 5800, but it is the N97 that is expected to provide real competition .

Expected in mid-2009 , the phone will combine a touch interface with a QWERTY keypad and a 5.0-megapixel shooter. With just about everything on board, it promises to redefine both the multimedia and enterprise segments.

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Although some say the device is more likely to compete with Nokia's own Communicator rather than the iPhone, we must admit it appears to be a most powerful device we have ever seen. On paper, we hasten to add.

source : economic times

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Diablo 3

There is no doubting the game that is going to hog the headlines next year.

After almost a decade out in the cold, Diablo returns to the PC in 2009 and expectations are great enough for Dickens to have written another book.

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Gamers can expect loads of demons, numerous character development options, stunning graphics and gameplay that remains relatively simple, in best Blizzard tradition.

source : economic times

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New Zune

Industry observers are betting on Microsoft unleashing a completely revamped version of its Zune media player.

On the table, if rumours are to be believed, is Windows Live compatibility and options that will bring the Zune closer to a PDA.

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In fact, some even believe that Microsoft might take the plunge in the phone business and come out with a Zune phone.

We are not holding our breath for that one.

source : economic times

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iPhone 3

Its first two versions completely changed people's perceptions of phones and touchscreens , so expectations for the next iPhone are in exosphere territory.

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We are betting on a more powerful camera, cut and paste facility, Flash support for the browser and significantly beefed-up enterprise features.

Rumour has it that work is also underway on a "mini iPhone" which has a form factor similar to the iPod Nano. Let's see.

source : economic times