It may come as a bit of a surprise to some who know me, but I have a tendency to resist technology, for as long as I can.
I think it’s because I know that when I eventually will come around to the latest thing, it will take over my life and become the thing I can’t live without.
So I resist, for as long as I can. I wait, while everyone jumps on the new fad, and I watch, to see if it’s just a silly fad and people are wasting their time and money, or if it really is a thing that is worth having in my life.
Case in point – I always had a PC… for years and years and years. and years. I never understood the laptop thing. I always thought PCs were more reliable…. but in the back of my head, I knew that if I ever had a laptop, it could spell disaster – I would be on the computer in the lounge room, while watching TV, or taking up family time. So I resisted.
Until earlier this year, when the PC was dying, flailing its legs and arms and spitting and spluttering and giving me a hard time.
Then came the router. And then came a new home for the laptop, the coffee table.
…. and I wonder, how on earth did I ever sit at a PC down the other end of the house, away from the action of the lounge room? I wonder, why and how did I resist for so long?
It took some time to get used to the laptop keyboard, but now, I barely can get back on a regular keyboard. Funny how that happens!
Case in point number two…. I have always just been so behind when it comes to mobile phones. All I cared about was if it could A) make phone calls, and B) send text messages. I didn’t care about a camera. I had a point and shoot camera for that job.
But we have business plans with hubby’s business and time comes for us to update our phones. Then I need C) a camera. But I never wanted internet or email. I resisted the original iPhone as a gimmick two years ago.
And when time came for new contracts a few months ago, I still resisted the iPhone. Why do I need to be so connected? I don’t want to be so available. And I am a “Nokia girl”.
Should we not have had problems with our stupid new Nokia Navigator phones, I would not have known the joys of an iPhone…..
But the only way I was to have one, was if I got a heavy duty case around it, like the one below.
Because I am Queen Phone Dropper.
And while I think the iPhone is sometimes frustrating that some simple things can’t be done, the free facebook usage in my plan means I do what I was scared I would do! I know myself too well.
So, I am not sure if being so connected is such a great thing or not…!
Do you resist technology?
Do you like or dislike being so connected, or available?
You know that answer to that with me :)
ReplyDeleteYes...I definitely resist technology...then my Computer Scientist husband buys me something like my iPod, computer, blue tooth, gps...all things I never thought I needed...well, I was very wrong!! lol I now see how much these things have helped me...and much like you, I didn't care what my cell phone could do just as long as I could call on it. Then one day I realized I could get my comments, e-mails on my phone...I use it daily. I still am not a great texter...getting a little better at it. Recently we went to the AT&T store to purchase some new phones for my older kids for their b-days...I fell in love...and now know I will be getting the iPhone 4. Was so excited using the touch screen and being able to go to blogs easier...I am smitten. :)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy yours!
Hugs,
Victoria
For me getting a laptop was a necessity. When Max started working from home 18+ months ago I couldn't get near the computer.
ReplyDeleteAs for the iphone -- so tempting.
Same with facebook, I keep thinking if I was on it I would just waste, not really waste time but lose track of time
Alison
I got my laptop about 3yrs ago when I was going to college for my graphic design degree. I also bought my photoshop then too for college. Then baby #2 came so I had to drop. But boy!! I love love my laptop. I could sit in the living room with the little ones and work without being packed up in my studio where I have no room for little ones and way too much stuff for them to get into. And as for phone, I got no iphone but I do get free unlimited text and internet on it. I am all for the text and the internet, I just use it to FB. When I went on vacation I could at least check emails once a day.
ReplyDeleteWell, Ilived without internet on the phone before but it does come handy...
Sonia
Do I resist technology?!?! Ooooh, sugar, I revel in it!!! I love all things techie. We have 5 computers around this house. That includes 2 laptops for traveling to California to go back and visit our kids. Nope, I love it.
ReplyDeleteA new Apple store debuted in Boise, Idaho yesterday and that's how we spent our saturday. The lines were so long it look 2 hours to get inside the store but it was amazing. I just oooohed and aaaahed over everything. I absolutely an a geekette!!! Love it.
xoxo,
Connie
I never thought I resisted until a couple of years ago. Then it seemed like everything I had was obsolete. I still don't have a blackberry, Ipad, Ipod, or any other of those type of gadgets. Just a plain old cell phone. It does have a camera, but I don't use it. It does allow text, but I don't text - easier for me to just call. We have a laptop, but it is old and Mr. Comforts uses it for business travel.
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Penny
Oh Natasha...we are SO twins! I have the SAME white otterbox around my iPhone too! I've had mine since last December and love it as I'm so rough with my little electronics! My little travel lap top looks as though it's been thrown off the bus and ran over a few times but it's still keeping up! haha
ReplyDeleteAlthough I never want to have what's new, I still want to be available...only because I'm SO nosey that I don't want to miss a thing!!!!!
:)
Hi Natasha,
ReplyDeleteI love all the gadgets, I love my iPad, cell phone, iPod touch and my original iPod (1st generation) as well as my laptop. I never grew up with any technology but when I found it, it opened a whole new world for me. My son, Jeremy teaches an advanced digital immersion course at his high school and says if his Mom can become tech savvy, they have no excuse...He does mention that I am a young at heart 60. LOL! I look forward to seeing how you make out with all your new gadgets...check your mail in the next few weeks..( I am sure it will take awhile for the pkg to arrive from Canada) and thanks so much again for your help. ox
facebook is fine if you dont do all those stupid game thingies. They would suck all the time out of the day!! Love my laptop, dont have to sit in a draughty hall any longer.
ReplyDeletealicia
Eventually we all have to follow on. I let everyone test drive them first, then come in after and buy the best products - LOL.
ReplyDeleteI have a love/hate relationship with technology and phones. I love the ease of connectivity with family, friends and info. However, there are times when technology does not like me, lol! Also, I have been known to put my phone on silence when I am out with my cuties.
ReplyDeleteI totally resist new technology. I still carry around a Filofax for work, but husband got me an iphone and I have grown to love it, especially the camera which I've been using to take all of my pictures lately.
ReplyDeleteI totally get your point. I opened my first fb account six months ago, and I've only just started twittering properly.
ReplyDeleteI do like gadgets though, currently loving the ipad.
xo
How funny, I just got done saying to my hubby on Sunday that I don't need an iphone. I just like to get/make calls {however infrequent it might be} and text with my kids and hubby. I don't need fancy apps or whatever they are called. I don't think I resist it, I just think I prefer to use what I actually need or that is useful to me. Sometimes I think that something that is supposed to make my life easier is taking up more of my time!
ReplyDeleteI recently got an IPhone and learned how to text. Why did I wait forever???
ReplyDeleteOh Natasha, you wouldn't believe me if I told you! I am a techno-dinosaur. Just ask Tiffany. I sent my 1st text message ever just 1 month ago! lol
ReplyDeleteI feel like you, I don't want to be so overly connected. It's just all too much...for me at least. In this face-paced world, it's nice to slow down sometimes.