TechDads: There’s a bit of Batman in all of us

Secretly, every TechDad envisions himself as a super-hero. We’re able to make technology bend to our will, unlike those mere mortals who cannot even program a universal remote. But TechDads also need a role model and who better than the Caped Crusader … Batman! With no super powers other than his razor-sharp mind and armed with only the command of technology via his utility belt, Batman is the hero of all TechDads.

Prior to CES, Mimoco emailed me about their new partnership with DC Comics. Mimoco makes Mimobots; designer USB flash drives that blend art and technology and they will be introducing a complete line of devices modeled after DC Comics’ characters. When I saw that the first release of the series is the vintage 1939 Batman – the Bob Kane original – I hustled over to the Mimoco booth for a sample.

Not only does it look like the Dark Knight but the 4 GB drive came pre-loaded with some great Batman-themed icons and wall paper. The utility folder on my laptop now sports a Utility Belt and my documents folder displays the Bat Signal. Now, when Gotham City (otherwise known as my office) is terrorized by a malicious computer virus, the Caped Crusader is right there helping save the day and restore order.

Ron Remy