Macworld ‘09 Predictions

As you all know, there have been PLENTY of rumors surrounding many of the new products that Apple has yet to release. Based on many sites I have read, and plenty of research, here are my predictions as to what events are to take place at Macworld of ‘09:

• I wanted to start with the iPhone. There have been TONS of rumors surrounding the iPhone nano and what it has to offer. I have a few things to say. I cannot see Apple going smaller. I am sure you have already seen a bit of complaints when we have let our relatives use our iPhones and they say “My fingers are too fat!” or “How would you ever use such a thing without a stylus?” and we respond simply by saying “We get used to it.” So no, I cannot see Apple releasing an iPhone nano. And if that is yet to happen, my jaw shall drop to the floor.
• A new Uni-Bodied 17″ MacBook Pro - Yes, I can definitely see this happening, and I imagine that it will. The 17″ MBP is the last MacBook destined to get a Uni-Body along with that glossy screen and aluminum finish.
• iLife expansion - Again, yes, I do see this happening at Macworld. Basically iLife will expand to other platforms, such as PC, to add more usability throughout the Pictures, Videos, and Music categories. You may also see an expansion into the online world, giving iLife a Web approach. Again, a definite possibility!
• Mac mini - The Mac mini has last been updated in 2006 and it’s time for a nice new approach. What I am gathering is a new design, possibly an Apple TV look-alike, new graphics, LED Apple Cinema Display monitor support, and a few other tweaks that will make the Mac mini a big hit.

These are just a few events that I think will happen at Macworld, but feel free to share yours with a comment, and let’s hope Apple carries out with our guesses!