1. Intel’s Robson project will put NAND or flash memory chips on all its desktop/mobile systems. NAND memory is the memory used in your iPod nano’s and compact flash cards. Unlike the RAM you’re familiar with, data stored in NAND chips are not erased when you shut down. This will allow commonly loaded applications and O/S components to be prestored in the flash memory. Result? Your computer will boot in something like 6 to 10 seconds, and common applications take mere milliseconds to load. This will not only make older computers look really sloooooooww, but also improve battery life, since NAND memory consumes much less power than HDD’s. This technology is slated for release early next year.
2. Intel released its first generation of dual core processors without including Robson. I reckon they did so for Apple’s sake. Chances are, we will see an update on the Core series of processors to include Robson. Note that changes to Intel’s architecture now affect both PC and Mac users, since they are both (almost) in the same camp. It is unlikely that Intel will license exclusive processor technology to Apple, since Apple makes up a relatively small part of Intel’s chip business. However I am not ruling out the possibility.
3. Windows Vista: Unless you’re techno-phobic and feel safer with the familiar XP. It’s worth to wait for the release of Vista. Then you’ll have Vista pre-loaded on your PC.
4. 802.11n: The new standard in Wi-Fi, will be featured in new Intel chipsets.
5. 802.16e or WIMAX will deliver a linear broadcast range of up to 50km. However real world tests show results of around 5 to 8 km, given line of sight is usually not guaranteed. WIMAX will likely eliminate the trouble of finding wireless hotspots where it is available.
6. Intel is in the midst of a chip architecture revamp dubbed the Intel Core microarchitecture. This takes technology found in the new Core Duo and Core Solo mobile processors, and will transcend its entire span of processor types, from mobile processors to servers. So if you’re buying an Intel based desktop, you should wait. Scheduled for released in the 3^rd quarter of 2006.
7. Intel will feature quad-core processors for it’s new rage of high end desktop processors. Apple’s Power Mac’s – to be renamed Mac Pro – will probably be the first new desktops to feature this chip.

So unless you urgently need a new computer, it is better to hold. Chances are that if you purchase a new computer now, you might it incredibly obsolete in a year.