Because of my occasional postings of the latest digital technology gadgets, some people assume that I’ve got all the latest toys at home. But that really isn’t the case at all.
On the contrary, I’m usually one of the last to buy and put to use these rapidly-developing technologies. That’s generally because of two reasons. For one thing, I tend to wait and see how it all “shakes out” before I plunge into something new like that. The early editions always have some drawbacks or glitches that aren’t caught until the end users put them through their paces on the street. Because of that, within a few weeks the updated and better performing toys are available, usually at a lower price, too.
Secondly, I don’t buy something just because it’s “neat.” I’ll wait until there’s a genuine use or need for it. And when you get right down to it, there aren’t very many things that I actually need.
Take the Blackberry, for instance. I’ve got a pretty good idea what they are and, roughly, how they are used. An awful lot of people have them. But if you put one in my hand I wouldn’t know how to begin operating it. The only thing I know about it is that you hold it with the little screen at the top. But they are marvelous and serve their function excellently.
I kind of wish that I had some use for the Blackberry just so that I could play with it. But because of the cost involved in buying one and the monthly fee to have it connected, I’ll just have to wait until I become a fireblogging mogul who must keep in constant contact with “the office.”
Meanwhile, my fascination with digital devices continues and I’ll keep showing you the toys that catch my attention.
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If you’ve already read yesterday’s posting about the Beer-Belly Baseball cheerleaders, you might want to scroll back down there and view the disgusting photos that I’ve just added to it. Then again, you might not. This will be the last time that I mention them. Unless they introduce self-immolation into their routine. Yack!
Ok, let’s get the equipment checked out. I’ve got to start the coffee.
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