MacWorld 2008: Peripheral and Software Predictions

This is part four of a five part series leading up to MacWorld.

Peripheral and Software predictions:

This Macworld will be mostly focused on Apple’s main product line, but there may be some quiet updates of other products.

Mac OS X 10.5.2- Steve Jobs may or may not talk about it in the keynote, but it’s a 95% chance that OS X 10.5.2 will be released at Macworld. 10.5.2 improves Stacks, but as of yet does not allow for random grouping stacks, like in the developer builds of Leopard. There is a list of more than 30 other things that 10.5.2 addresses.

iPod HiFi- This one came really late to the game in terms of rumors. Less than a month before Macworld, these rumors are beginning to surface, and they’re being seen a lot. It seems like the new iPod HiFi may feature HD Radio. The original iPod HiFi was axed in September.

Apple TV 2.0- If Apple doesn’t release Apple TV 2.0, the Apple TV will most likely be discontinued. Apple TV 2.0 will have DVR capabilities, iTunes Movie Rentals, perhaps a DVD drive so that it can automatically take advantage of iPod sized versions of FOX Movies that FOX is rumored to be including on it’s DVDs as part of a partnership with Apple for iTunes Movie rentals.

Full-size Wireless Keyboard- Most likely won’t happen, but it would be a nice option to have a number pad. Not to say I don’t love my little one.

Mighty Mouse Redesign- The Mighty Mouse just doesn’t match anymore… Perhaps Apple has a new aluminum Mighty Mouse up it’s sleeve??