The misses? Well, one shared laptop is capable of doing everything outlined in the video, even the kid-monitoring stuff. And we definitely don’t need a “monitor” watching over our connections; that’s what all those software and communication protocols do on their own. The only hit I can think of is that virtual writing pad, very similar to today’s USB tablets. But it’s still doesn’t feel like writing on paper!

Also, consider how mom is totally dependent on her husband to pay for everything and manage the checkbook—just before the whole women’s lib thing, I think. Nowadays, women can pay for themselves, a reality that’s been very kind on my wallet.

Post from: The Gadget Blog