The parallels are striking. In both industries, one saw lots of enthusiasm in the early days, and huge demand. The markets were large. But when we draw the parallels, we have to be careful about how they're drawn, in terms of various eras being comparable. If we can compare eras in the two industries efficiently, we should be able to see what it would take to put the buzz back into the computer industry.
Most cars are pretty dull-looking.
Design is about to emerge as the major marketing factor. Most of the inventions have been invented. The automatic transmissions and smooth suspension systems are in place. Cars have V-8 engines and are functional. Except for the growing popularity of the 1955 Chevy and the emerging Corvette and T-Bird, not much is happening.