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Finding Glamour in the Gadget


Coincidentally, I received a new Sony catalog in the mail today. They've never sent me a catalog before, even though in the recent past, a good percentage of my consumer electronics in my house was manufactured by Sony. Right now, it's much more evenly distributed. Maybe it's because I just filed my taxes a few days ago, but I've been thinking about the value of money, and the ephermeral nature of technology and gadgetry. As long as the technology works, does it matter if you've got the latest, greatest, or most expensive? I say no, of course, but that's the way I've always felt about tech toys and gadgets. For me, a gadget must have utility and purpose. I honestly think this new product line by Sony will ultimately fail.

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