[jmcenanly]

Sometimes the predictions are too early, and sometimes they are a little too conservative, like this briefcase computer from"2001: A Space Odyssey"

this has all the functionality of a modern Smartphone.

[Perdogg]

It also had PanAm and Ma-Bell in the movie.

[Covenantor]

All the functions of a modern smartphone.

I'd say it was more functional, recognizable dialer, real keybord, numerical keypad and room for a sammich or two. Oh where did we go wrong?

[pepsi_junkie]

Sometimes the predictions are too early, and sometimes they are a little too conservative, like this briefcase computer from"2001: A Space Odyssey". this has all the functionality of a modern Smartphone.

Well, in fairness 2001 was 14 years ago. Cell phones were bricks that only worked as phones and laptops were bulky and heavy, for the most part, unless you had a fortune to spend.

[GeronL]

I remember seeing that in the early 80’s experts said nobody would want to lug a portable computer around...

lol