1. Is probably true but it looks relatively complete so it probably won’t slip too far. They might also release some kind of business-oriented version and hopefully slim down on the millions of options they sold with Vista. If they have any sense.

2. I wouldn’t be surprised if there’s a release in the summer of an iterated device with a decent camera and improved processing and graphics, with memory to match – probably 16/32Gb but maybe with a 64Gb variation. They might target the PSP/mobile video market more this way – if they can do it without harming ipod sales. We might also see some more business apps introduced (better document support for instance), integrated remote desktop and maybe some VM support.

3. Comes with the fanatics.

4. Nah, it’ll never happen. Though every year is its year in some way. We’ll see more savvy people switch but it’s never going to get the bulk market in that way.

5. Of course.

6. Amen to Scott.

7. Isn’t that official policy? It’ll be another increment of already great software.

8. That depends on the definition of “start” – it’s very close to being feasible technically to swap materials but it won’t be cost-effective to move from Si for a while yet. I’d expect it to last a good bit longer, and when the shift does begin to happen it probably won’t be to something completely mental, but something reliable and closer to home.

9. Doubt it. I think they may make more moves towards cloud computing, however, with android linking in. We may see linux distros like ubuntu building in better access to cloud-based apps, which we’re starting to see in stuff like dropbox, google apps and the like. I have a feeling it’ll all be more sync-based than truly web-based though. People like their offline content too much, and you can never truly guarantee your web link.

10. Yeah. I’m going to guess at May/June. But there are never any certainties with Mozilla!

11. No, it’s counter-productive in itself. I think new interfaces will be all the rage (aurora, multi-touch surfaces, etc) and these will probably be 3d-ified. But it’s the interface, not the eyecandy itself that will matter.

2 I think Apple will announce this year but release next year, though they might bump capacity from 8/16 GB to16/32 GB

3 Is a given

4 Nope, never will be.

5 Most Likely

6 I only think one new phone that is google branded like the G1 but more Android phones all round.

7 Totally agree

8 No idea

9 No Google OS. Chrome has the application button-thingy that opens webapps in standalone windows. Just expect the ability to sync Google Chrome settings across multiple PCs. An OS is too heavy.

10 3D desktops? Not sure. I could see something that combines elements of the Mozilla-imagined next gen browser Aurora with more staid OS features. It is all just further refinements – like Aero-Peek in Windows 7