hm, what about an FPGA revolution? Everything, the whole PC (cpu, gfx, audio) into 1 big programmable chip. Download the latest intel VHDL via internet and upgrade your FPGA, et voila.. the latest intel.
One type o' FPGA chip -> mass production -> cheap.
Best situation: everyone can plug-in additional FPGA chips for more power.. and just that, plug 'n play. Something like a small machine with slots where you can plugin some classic cartridge containing an FPGA chip, just like the o' 80's homecomputers..
By then the major chip manufacturors cooperate in creating FPGA chips.
One type o' FPGA chip -> mass production -> cheap.
Best situation: everyone can plug-in additional FPGA chips for more power.. and just that, plug 'n play. Something like a small machine with slots where you can plugin some classic cartridge containing an FPGA chip, just like the o' 80's homecomputers..
By then the major chip manufacturors cooperate in creating FPGA chips.