: Regarding computers, I am poking along using a
: 350 and a 500 Mhz computer, despite the
: 'superiority' of the new 2.6 Ghz ones that
: are available cheaply. Again, the additional
: performance is a 'so what' when my older,
: inferior technology more than meets my
: needs.
: I am secure and confident enough as a person to
: not feel inferior if I cannot claim to have
: the latest and greatest of something. Some
: people seem to need this to bolster their
: self image, despite often going to
: significant effort and expense for little to
: no real benefit in their lives.
Ity's ironic that you use the "insecurity' argument in favor of automatic ownership. I have felt the same way about people who purchase "Rolex" automatic watches for $3500 and up just to wear the name on their wrist. However, I do not think your argument is completely valid when comparing your older computer to newer. It that case - I might agree because instead of keeping your older machine that still does the job - you would spend a lot more money to simply have something "newer and faster". In the case of automatic watches vs. quartz the Omega Seamaster Pro (quartz) retails for around $1395 while the automatic retails for at least $1700. And of course the internet prices vary as this site will demonstrate. So the comparison is not valid since in this case you are actually spending more money for the "low tech" automatic. Is this the action of someone who is "secure" in themselves? Could you be as happy or "secure" if you were wearing the Omega Seamaster Pro quartz model?
