When You Should Buy New Gadgets
One of the problems with being a technology evangelist is the constant evolution and a constant self-pressure to get the latest gadgetry. Many of us just aren’t in a financial position by which to support it. For this reason, we need to be selective when investing in expensive hardware and can get dismayed at the release of a new, or better, version of the product we just splurged on two weeks before. I have experienced it before and felt like I had been punched in the gut. I didn’t enjoy it and wanted to give you some advice to help you be smart regarding choosing the right time to invest in a product.
Be thankful for what you have.
If you’re viewing this page, then you are almost certainly fortunate enough to have access to an internet connection of some description. Assuming, this means that you have food to eat, clean water to drink and somewhere in which to shelter. If you feel disadvantaged because you can’t afford the latest smartphone then you ought to stop and think about the order of priorities in life. If I thought that it was wrong to spend money on technology, then I would be the devil a million times over. I’m not trying to say that you are a bad person for buying technology rather that it is wrong to consider yourself unfortunate just because you are unable to.
Spend the most you can.
With technology, performance is always improving. For this reason, if you buy the most expensive (and highest quality) product you can afford, it will be a long time before you feel like you are behind the curve. Don’t stretch your cash just because you want a new piece of kit though – remember your family and you lifestyle should always come before your technology addiction!
Wait for the sales!
Around this time of year, there are a whole ton of sales floating around. This is a great ways to get the most out of the cash you have in relation to my previous tip. You may not get the latest model but you’ll likely end up with a better product than what you could ordinary afford.
So, there you have it. If you have anymore tips for people out there, please free to share them below.
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Hey Tom Yet another insightful post! I totally agree with your thoughts. We need to get the priorities right and be thankful to what we already have. - Cannot agree more! Lakshan
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