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To: Boplicity who wrote (154023)	2/17/2000 9:12:00 AM
From: j g cordes	Respond to of 176387

Greg, why the basement? Why not part of a thin film solar power pac imbedded in standard asphalt shingles! Of course, the "future" is convergence and more processing power in smaller footprints, what else could it be?

To: Boplicity who wrote (154023)	2/17/2000 9:40:00 AM
From: Sig	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 176387

Re Computer future I have to disagree somewhat on their disappearance. I need a printer and a scanner both having a minimum base size,and prefer a loadable CD/dvd , DD, and speakers at the home work station. And a standard keyboard suitable for large fingers and poorer eyesight. Logical to have all these in a central location on the main floor. ( all available at ~$899 and change)hehe So I picture the size of the PC box could be reduced but still be present and a minimum 17 "LCD screen ( when cheaper) replacing the monitor. Your favorite wireless technology may replace the cables and communicate with the server in the basement. Household controls could be centralized in the computer or adjustable at the device itself. One reason for retaining the standard keyboard is that every business uses them and the users have developed speed and comfort in their use. Though maybe the smaller portable keyboards will become the in thing. FWIW Sig (Plain vanilla- hates change-don't have no basement )

To: Boplicity who wrote (154023)	2/17/2000 11:46:00 AM
From: Boplicity	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 176387

re: . If you believe in the above, then Sony's of the world could very well end-up owning the home.. .. I just found the below article how timely.. Sony, Intel in talks on e-home appliances By Mariko Ando, CBS MarketWatch Last Update: 10:58 AM ET Feb 17, 2000 Silicon Stocks TOKYO (CBS.MW) -- Sony Corp.?s U.S.-listed shares climbed 5.4 percent Thursday on news that the company is negotiating a tie-up with Intel Corp. on next-generation home appliance and personal computer networks. "We are in talks with Intel to see how we can support their ?Electric-home (E-home)? next-generation home appliance network business," said a spokesman for Sony . "But we haven?t reached any agreement yet on the matter," he added. Sony shares (SNE: news, msgs) jumped 13 5/8 to 264 1/8 in recent trading. Intel?s (INTC: news, msgs) "E-home" is a next-generation network technology which makes home electronics devices like cookers and microwave ovens easier to use by hooking them up to the Internet. The two companies will announce details of the plan as soon as they reached the basic agreement, the Japanese electronics giant said. Shares of Intel (INTC: news, msgs) advanced 2 9/16 to 109 3/4>> <<

To: Boplicity who wrote (154023)	2/17/2000 1:07:00 PM
From: Ed Forrest	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 176387

<<that PC as we know it will end up in the basement or closet,>> Greg Thanks for your insightful answer.I wonder if DELL is thinking along those lines and what plans they have for possible implementation into their business model. Ed