The Tech of Tomorrow
A quadruple-booting 2020 13" MacBook Pro may be the best "all-in-one" device we can get today, but it shouldn't be the best we can get in the future, especially considering how close we came all the way back in 2008. This page is dedicated to showcasing the must-have product features of a true "all-in-one" computing device, which could probably be manufactured tomorrow, if it weren't for major tech manufacturers and the FCC. We can tell you right now, VR goggles are not one of the must-have features. . .
What does the future of computing look like?
This is what AI thinks an "all-in-one" device would look like. Not sure how it functionally fulfills any of the key concepts it also said would define the future of computing (as seen in the bullets below), but that's ok. We don't need AI to spit out a bunch of buzz words to know where tech should be well into the future.
- Seamless integration w/ everyday life
- Advanced portability
- Enhanced connectivity
- Incorporate augmented reality
- Sustainably manufactured
- Quantum powered
Feature Breakdown
The device must be powerful enough to handle any challenge a Superuser would throw at it. This power need not come from the device itself, so long as it is designed to easily dock at a workstation for even more intense workloads.
The device must be portable enough to be carried throughout the workday. It can't be so compact it is unable to fullfill functional requirements, like typing, though. Detachable accessories are an acceptable compromise.
The device must be able to keep up with the workflows of the average Superuser. If this is best accomplished through secondary components and software, that is perectly accectible, so long as the other features aren't sacrificed.
The device must be built around encompassing environments, not being exclusive. An all new, cross-platform OS might not be ideal, but the ability to nateively multi-boot, and virtualize those same partitions, probably would be.
The device must be functional in a wide array of settings and not limited by hardware constraints. A convertible laptop form factor is probably best suited for most situations, but it must still incorporate the other required features.
The device must be variable in terms of hardware updates, which includes, CPUs, RAM, SSDs, and batteries. This entails the components themselves adhere to standards while being improved upon, so that the device does not become obselete.
The device must be stable and free of frequent bugs and especially blue or black screens of death. A more robust recovery environment by which to backup and repair all of the installed OS's, regardless of their file system, would be ideal.
The device must be made of the sturdiest of materials, keeping sustainability in mind. While aluminum has proven an effective solution for computer chasses, alternatives may need to be employed for the sake of the environment.