Interesting.
Worked in the systems evaluation end of design back in the 80’s, Not afraid of tech, was first on the net in 83...I assure you not much there. First Blackberry, first bag cell, First cable internet... on and on.
Now. I am really not interested in tech. Stopped upgrading phones in 2011, I just purchase them on the net.
Stopped moving music, I am sticking to CDs, Hell I lived through vinyl, 8 tracks, reel to reel, cassettes, and CDs.
Stopped dealing with complicated vid. I had video and now CDs, I do use Netflix. Bought a big 90 in screen for my movies, I watch perhaps4 to 10 times a month. And I got that because the local pest control folks told me at one of my apts, that the movie theatres are one of the biggest sites for the transmission of bedbugs. But honestly, that is all.
There just isn’t anything more I want to do. I have a laptop, a little computer for travel, and I like not being always plugged in.
“There just isn’t anything more I want to do. I have a laptop, a little computer for travel, and I like not being always plugged in.”
I sold my Jetta TDI as I could not do anything to it and the next standard maintenance would be about half what it was worth. (A transmission service was $900. $1700 to change the clutch and $1300 for the timing belt. Plus, it would likely need injectors.) I used the money to buy a ‘92 Suburban and an ‘01 Town car. I invested some time and about $300 each and haven’t had a problem in the last 20,000 miles. I like the Town Car so much I am looking for a ‘98 Lincoln Super Coupe. I can work on these cars and I will probably never own a newer one. Fluck the manufacturers and their don’t-let-anybody-work-on-it designs. (I am also researching late forties flat heads. Want one of those too.)