I can't count the number of electronic essentials in my house that as a 1st step, transform 115VAC into 12VDC. And every stereo, computer, cell phone, requires its own jack and adapter.

Wouldn't it be cool if our govt worked with Apple, Sony or MS and developed a standard residental power protocol that had similar features of IEEE1394 that you could plug into and get 12 volts && data transport??

If it was done correctly, your computer could have 1 cable attached and play to your stereo or TV.. Your TV could display your email. You would use waay less power because everything could go through a single transformer. You would have a lower risk of fire, and 99% fewer cords and cables tangled up everywhere.

I feel a little like that guy in Brazil but instead tubes I have wires everywhere.