With the life of the Xbox 360 coming to an end in a few years there are rumors of the possibility of a new console. Some have speculated the name of this new console to be the Xbox 720, the double of 360.

While these rumors may or not be true, Microsoft is trying to incorporate the new Project Natal into the gaming experience to get gamers involved much the same way that the Nintendo Wii does.

One article I read has said that Microsoft will simply upgrade the 360 to a more robust version which will include the sensor device for Project Natal use. While gamers can just buy the sensor device alone, new gamers will be able to buy the new and better console as well.

I am not sure about this whole thing, but am curious to see what decision Microsoft will make.

What do you think Microsoft will do? Release a totally new system or upgrade the pre existing console?

Well some of you may think of it as negligible, but it is interesting to see how Apple markets its products. A product earlier in the year that is so new and revolutionary named as a MacBook starting at $1299 is now marked as a MacBook “Pro” for $100 less.

Is Apple trying to sell their more advanced line of MacBook Pros to consumers, or is it just simply making the aluminum unibody only available to the Pro version of the MacBooks. It seems interesting because Apple who was advertising the white MacBooks as last year’s models soon to be diminished are now its only MacBook product.

What are your thoughts? Should only the MacBook Pro name be on the aluminum unibodies?

Using cameras, and a microphone integrated in a sensor bar that mounts on your tv similar to Nintendo Wii’s, Project Natal can pick up on your voice, movement, and is even capable of indentifying different players that are playing.

Not only will Project Natal meet the needs of simpler based game players like the Nintendo Wii, but it will also be integrated into more graphically intense games such as Halo and Call of Duty in the near future. This may introduce a new perspective of gaming which will engage the hard core gamer on a whole new level.

Do you think Project Natal will be a great sucess? Tell me why or why not…

Recently, Nintendo has been releasing games that make use of the internet capability and built in wireless adapter. One such game is Animal Crossing City Folk. In this game, players are given the option to add up to three other real users to add to their town. This gives them the capability of visiting your own town and speaking to you through Wii Speak much like the Xbox Live speaking system. Also, you can visit your friends’ towns as well, interacting with real users, gaining an online experience through gaming on the Wii.

Finally, I can see more games being released like this, but it will take a while for more options to be readily available such as online gaming against friends, and an online community with live games available to play in.

What do you think?

Will Nintendo release more games for the Wii utilizing Wi-Fi?

Microsoft has claimed that they will be releasing Windows 7 in the fall of 2009 to early 2010. Could this be yet another premature release by Microsoft of an operating system that is clearly not ready for the market yet? Microsoft doesn’t think so because they have already released a beta version, and plan to release seven versions of Windows 7. Some features include a totally new taskbar, jump lists, Internet Explorer 8, and better device management.

Apple on the other hand, has given no definite date or suspected release, but has simply said that OS X Snow Leopard will ship in “about a year”. Apple claims that Snow Leopard will build on the innovations of Leopard. In addition Snow Leopard will decrease the footprint of Mac OS X, increasing efficiency.

Will both of these releases boost each company’s sales while revolutionizing their operating systems?

Which release do you think will be a bigger breakthrough?

Windows 7 or Mac OS X Snow Leopard?

What are your thoughts?

Should Apple release a new Mac mini and or iMacs?

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Well today Bitstrips launched version 1.1, their beta version, opening up their site to the public. I made an account, and the fun began. I first created my avatar which took a little while, but I was able to create a funny avatar which looked somewhat like me. Then I created a couple characters, and made a strip.

You can also create your own series, either give comics laughs or groans, add friends, comment on comics, and even favorite them. Try it out… see if you like it.

After he finished this, he installed the new Gateway modem to our computer which is connected to downstairs, and controls everything in the house from internet, to t.v, to the phones. Finally, he installed all three digital boxes to each t.v, and the special bigger DVR box to our t.v in the basement. Everything was installed smoothly, and set up and ready to go!

My first impression when I turned on the t.v was “Wow! what great quality!” The picture is really stunning, and when on HD channels, the picture is just phenomenal. The channels changed instantly, I can see what programs are on other channels and watch that channel in a small box at the bottom while still on another main channel. The guide is great, there is a complete video store with new releases, and all kinds of movies that you can buy right on your tv. Did I mention that the t.vs are connected to the internet through the gateway modem and you can even play yahoo games on your t.v! After that I got onto my computer, and really noticed no difference with the internet. Everything seemed as fast as Optimum, and even at some times seemed more responsive, and quicker. Overall I am very happy with AT&T U-Verse, and I think that if AT&T is made available in your area you should take a look at it because they really have a great service to offer.

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