Technology. When “good enough” is good enough!

Amen to that!  Some people feel they have to "keep up" or even one-up everyone else with the latest technology, but I think about it the same way I do about cars .... if the one I have is still doing the job then why change just to have the latest?

Hey Richard,

Well said.  I have to remind myself to practice restraint when it comes to technology.  There's something shiny and new everyday, but I like what I have thus far.  Best of success to you this year!

Richard, While I usually have knowledge of the latest and greatest tech, I'm usually not one of the first to go buy it.  If my existing Blackberry continues to serve it's essential function, it'll still be my tool of choice for now (although an iPhone and iPad DO sound pretty appealing).  Bill

Richard -- I cannot agree with you more.  All three of our children work in technology industries, but I am still using a flip phone, because it does what I need it to do: text and call.

I agree that you want to spend your time most efficiently with the products that you are most comfortable with.

I admit I still sometimes feel "pressured" to get the latest and great gadget, though it's been awhile since I've given into that pressure. I think what you say here is right on -- if it's working for you, no need to spend unnecessary money on the latest tool. Congratulations on the feature!

Sometimes we need to just detach and quit chasing the next best thing and really do with what we have.  There have been some tech stuff that I have bought and never really used its functionality to its fullest.  I would've been better off spending less for the simpler functions that I needed.

Technology is wonderful indeed, but there is such a thing as too much of a good thing.  Glad you found a balance.

Your post is synchronistic: my Canon camera I've had for the last four years just took a dirt nap, but I'm able to buy a new one that has better features for less than one third the price I paid for it 4 years ago. I think it's because camera manufacturers are competing with the droids and iphones that folks use for taking pictures. Great post,

I agree Richard.  There comes a point when enough is enough.

I had the pleasure of sitting behind a fellow agent at an agency class today.  He was surfing news stories on his iPad.  There were two totally horrifying headlines between news of the iPhone 5.  He immediately clicked the link for the iPhone 5.   For some people, it's never good enough.  I'm glad I'm with you and not one of them.

Off and on, through the years (and still today) I have technology that's good enough. My old Dell Laptop from 2006 isn't all that powerful compared to today, but it has WiFi, love the keyboard, and it's never failed me. I love to use it for typing up my blogs. I've got a couple of synthesizers from the 80's I still love to play with, and my stereo goes back almost that far. I get attached. They grow on you. There may be a faster, better, cooler way to do something with them, but like you say, at what cost. Anyway, I enjoy doing it this way...

Witty post! Your statement is a bit black and white, nothing wrong with replacing equipment every once in a while, but I can totally agree with your core message - there is absolutely no need to constantly chase the holy grail of an even newer phone, camera, laptop, iPad, you name it! - If it works and does a good job, no need to put money down the drain!

I enjoy the advantages of technology, but only when it works.  Today, technology won! :(

I remember the good ole days... and sometimes I miss them.  But at work I need and want all the fastest technology I can get my hands on.

Richard - Though I like my technology tools, I tend to agree with you for the most part.

So true. It's nice to sit back and think on what we do have today, instead of simply striving to have more. Great post.