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Originally Posted by Steve Jordan
Nope, Isaac Asimov covered that one in his Foundation series. Because of limited resources, the Foundationers were eventually able to shrink their computers down to the size of handheld devices, the size of a paperback book, I believe.
I think you're right there... I doubt too many SF writers have imagined that people would use cellphones for text messages, watching TV, playing games, downloading porn, or listening to music!
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Mote in God's Eye by Niven/Pournelle. Hand-held computers that were recording devices, MP-3 players, communicators, and instant messagers. Oddly, no porn.
