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.
15 posted on 08/16/2015 9:00:44 AM PDT by pepsi_junkie
(The only fiscally sound thing dems ever did: create a state run media they don't have to pay for)