The Great Technology Swap
Dec. 6, 2008 — -- Now more than ever, many people are absolutely dependent on technology. But believe it or not, there are those who live without the wonders of cell phones and computers.
"Good Morning America" decided to see just how important all this technology was by challenging two families to switch technological lives.
Click here to tell "GMA" what piece of technology you couldn't live without.
The O'Malleys live in what some would call the digital dark ages. They have no video games, no cell phones, no DVDs. On the other end of the technological spectrum is the Briere family, who have 17 computers, a 400-disc DVD changer and remote control lights and blinds.
To pull off the switch, "GMA" teamed up with Amazon.com, FedEx, Verizon Wireless and Zip Express Installation to turn both families' worlds upside down.
Click here to watch the families' video blog of their technological adventures.
To see how the O'Malleys would handle an influx of tech, Amazon.com provided an array of technological wonders. These gadgets were among them:
• HP TouchSmart
• HP Pavilion G60-120US 15.6-Inch Laptop
• Microsoft Office & Microsoft Student
• Linksys WRT160N-RangePlus-Wireless-N-Broadband Router
• Kodak EasyShare ESP 9 All-In-One Printer
• Verizon XV6900 White Smartphone (Verizon Wireless) for the Mom – Lise O'Malley
• BlackBerry 8830 Smartphone, Red (Verizon Wireless) for the Dad – Peter O'Malley
• LG Voyager Black Phone (Verizon Wireless) for Chloe, who is in eighth grade
• LG enV2 Maroon Phone for Isabelle, who is in sixth grade
• Samsung Sway Phone, Silver (Verizon Wireless) in Silver for Sara, who is in fourth grade
• Verizon Wireless Blitz Phone, Blue (Verizon Wireless) for William, who is in kindergarten
• Samsung LN52A850 52-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV with RED Touch of Color
• TiVo TCD658000 HD XL DVR
• Nintendo Wii
• Wii Remote Controller
• Wii Rock Band Special Edition
• Guitar Hero
• Wii Fit
• Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
• Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
• Friendly Robotics Robomower RM200
• iRobot Scooba
• Jura-Capresso ENA5 Automatic Coffee and Espresso Center, Ristretto Black
• Kindle
