What Gadgets Can’t You Live Without?
August 30, 2009 by Rico Mossesgeld
Filed under Cellphones, Laptops, Ramblings of a Gadget Geek, netbooks
It’s true that technology has created new needs for us, which are ultimately not really vital to our existence. Laptops and desktops have made internet access “important” for a lot of people, but they won’t literally die if they can’t go online, right?
Still, the necessity that gadgets create in our lives is still very significant. We use them to work, avoid boredom, socialize with others, collaborate, and a whole lot more—in ways that are constantly changing.
That’s why these essentials also change, based on our changing sentiments. My laptop used to be a frequent companion, letting me work practically anywhere with internet access. Eventually however, I grew tired of carrying a laptop around, with my preference slowly shifting to the portability of a netbook. The recent announcement of the Booklet 3G only whets my appetite more.
Some essentials remain constant, like my mobile. The necessity it creates and fulfills—communication—will probably never fundamentally change.
So what gadgets can’t you live without? What used to be crucial to your techie-oriented existence, and what new necessities are in your life? Feel free to hit the comments below.
TiVo…I could live without the other staples in my life (and probably should), but time shifting my TV is something I don’t think I could get over without an intervention.
I could not live without my iphone. I am constantly emailing, using the internet and the apps. It is like my best friend. It seems like everyday I find something else kewl that it does. Although there are some fundamental things wrong with the phone – cant send/receive picture messages being the main one for me – the applications and capabilities are amazing.
If electronics are gadgets and I can’t mention my computer, I would have to go with my guitar amp. For me, music is really important.