However monitors are very unlike PCs in the rapidfire pace at which PCs are evolving. A 2 year old design may be a great idea since they'll have all the kinks worked out.
As to future products some may always be waiting for the right device to show up and should do so. Sony, Apple and other companies seem loathe to tip their hand as to what's next. If you've been around, you'll remember the "Osbourne Effect." No, that's not about Ozzie.
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