Are we really wireless??

Everyone keeps saying that we are a "wireless" society now. I'm sorry, but now that I have a few of the newer tech-y gadgets, I have more wires to keep track of than I ever did before!!


Why do people think we are "wireless"??


Merriam Webster's Dictionary has the meaning of "wireless" stating "having no wire or wires." Hmm. I am pretty sure that I would disagree (especially when I'm hunting for the right cord to plug in my phone!)...let's take a look shall we?


Blackberry

1. Cable for plugging it into the wall to charge.



2. Cable for plugging it into the car to charge.



3. Cable for transferring info and documents to my computer.



4. Cable for plugging it in and transferring info at the same time. (why is this a seperate cord?)

Camera

1. Cable for plugging it in to charge.



2. Cable for plugging it in to the TV to see the pictures.



3. Cable for plugging it into the computer to download pictures.

Laptop

1. Cable for plugging it into the wall to charge.



2. Cable for plugging it into the printer.



3. Cable for plugging it into the moniter.



4. Cable for plugging in my external drive

To me, this sounds like the more technologically savvy you are, the more wires and cables you must keep in order! I like to use a plastic shoe organizer. You know, the ones that hang over a door? They are see through, perfect for all those cords to have their own little place and not get all tangled (here Russ, there's a little knot in these Christmas lights!)

So, the next time you hear someone say "oh, it's wireless" just know that there's no such thing as a free lunch, and there's no such thing as wireless!!