Computer geeks
How long does it take you to be sick of computer geeks and their neverending ramblings about computers and the new iPhone? I guess everytime there's a launch of some new version of a phone, a laptop or some other gadget, geeks freak out and can't stop blogging, tweeting and commenting about their object of desire and about all kinds of things they found out or look forward to enjoy. They're like in some kind of phantasy world I don't understand. That's why I seldom take part in these discussions. Now they all ramble about how great the new iPhone is, in few months they will complain how something sucks about it.
Ok, people. Enjoy your gadgets. But that's not and can't be the meaning of life, dear computer geeks. Ask youreslves if it's really necessary to have a certain gadget or is it a waste of money, because it's only a camouflage for your boring lives? I'm not saying all of you computer geeks have a pathetic life, but the I.T. industry certainly thrives on you. That's why they wrap up the same shit and sell it to you as something new by adding an additional feature or a resolution better by few megapixels and you always fall for it. And don't think if the price is higher, that the product is any better. They always fool you and you always fall in their trap. You always want more features, more capacity, more memory, better design... why? When will you stop wanting more? It seems as you'll never be happy with what you have and that doesn't only apply to gadgets, it applies to real life things like lovers, friends, family, job... Temperance is the key to everything. I like gadgets, too. But I keep my enthusiasm limited to some healthy boundaries. So could you.
Ok, people. Enjoy your gadgets. But that's not and can't be the meaning of life, dear computer geeks. Ask youreslves if it's really necessary to have a certain gadget or is it a waste of money, because it's only a camouflage for your boring lives? I'm not saying all of you computer geeks have a pathetic life, but the I.T. industry certainly thrives on you. That's why they wrap up the same shit and sell it to you as something new by adding an additional feature or a resolution better by few megapixels and you always fall for it. And don't think if the price is higher, that the product is any better. They always fool you and you always fall in their trap. You always want more features, more capacity, more memory, better design... why? When will you stop wanting more? It seems as you'll never be happy with what you have and that doesn't only apply to gadgets, it applies to real life things like lovers, friends, family, job... Temperance is the key to everything. I like gadgets, too. But I keep my enthusiasm limited to some healthy boundaries. So could you.
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5 KAFKAESQUE COMMENTS:
Hahaha. I can not stop laughing reading this post. :P
June 22, 2009 11:42 AM
@Selvy, glad to hear that :)
June 22, 2009 5:32 PM
I wanted an iPhone the first time I heard about them, when I was in Kuwait. I never did get one though. I just kept waiting. I finally got one yesterday. It's the "old" model though. The 3G. Not the new one. I got it because the differences really aren't that big and it was on sale. I figured, I can finally afford one, so why not?
It was a worthwhile investment for me because where I live I'm not near my family, so I can stay connected to the internet in more places and communicate with family. Plus, my wife and I like to e-mail each other during the day. It's cheaper than SMS.
It's a great new toy, and I love that I finally have one, but I'm not going to go nuts and make multiple posts about all of it's features or something.
Some people really do get too wrapped up in new toys. I'm always satisfied when I get something new, but who isn't it? There's a difference between satisfaction and obsession.
June 23, 2009 1:06 AM
@Brad, I couldn't agree more with your last statement :) I like gadgets, too, but I'm not obsessed with them. Anyway, I'm waiting for ppl to find something disappointing about the new iPhone :) I read some tweets already. :)
June 23, 2009 2:10 AM
People will always find something to complain about. I'm satisfied with my 3G iPhone. I was hooked on it all day, sitting in the mall sipping coffee and playing with it. It's a nice way for me to get out of this hot house during the day, enjoy air conditioning, and still have access to the internet with lugging my heavy-as-hell 17" laptop with me.
June 23, 2009 5:19 AM
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