On the NewtonTalk list recently I came across this Newton ad from the '90s. It compares a '70s purse (or backpack?) to a Newton carrying case, Newton 130, Modem and software. The tag-line? "The pack that will keep you organized in the '90s"

The Newton was quite an amazing device, and as a matter of fact it did keep my undergrad years organized, of course I did not purchase this advertised bundle since I was a poor undergrad ;-) I bought my first Newton on eBay after they were cancelled.

I kinda wonder what an Apple ad would look like for the'00s ( or the 2010s since we are so close to it). Would they use an iPhone? Of course you don't need a bag to store an iPhone in, so maybe not. How about the mythical apple tablet? I suppose that a tablet would necessitate a bag/pack of some sort, so this would be a good candidate device for such an ad. With built-in 3G modems the external modem in the '90s ad would not be part of the pack...so what would take its place? Wireless A2DP bluetooth headset? One of those video visors?

Interesting thing to ponder...