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Do gadgets really increase quality of life, or just frustration?
« on: 11/02/2009 04:54:44 »
 All of them are fed-up with the new gadget which are releasing in markets day-by-day.

 One side there is a growth of technology other side there is a other people who makes the use of technology for bad purpose.
 I do really agree with happening..

  So due to the advance in electronics and chemistry. There is lots of use!!!

Do you agree or not ???
 Why
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Re: Do gadgets really increase quality of life, or just frustration?
« Reply #1 on: 11/02/2009 05:11:51 »
Huuuuh?? [???]
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Re: Do gadgets really increase quality of life, or just frustration?
« Reply #2 on: 11/02/2009 05:14:59 »
No wait sorry [:I], carry on...

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Have we not had hundreds of threads similar to this one before? Or is just mwah? [:)]
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Re: Do gadgets really increase quality of life, or just frustration?
« Reply #3 on: 11/02/2009 08:00:40 »
I really like a lot of the gadgets on the market these days , albeit like you said there seems to a lot! I really don't see so many that are for bad purposes unless you want to include certain guns and things that seem a bit over the top for the normal citizen..

I do agree that we have come a very long ways in technology and chemistry.. but I must remember that any thing can be used for the wrong pperposes even a childs toy,.. but the main purposes in the advanced technologies are opening up incredible opportunities for growth in our world and alternative to possibly negative use of our natural resources... I am glad to see some of the technology get footholds so we can save some of the natural things here and learn better ways to produce the things we need and also save our environment at the same time..
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Re: Do gadgets really increase quality of life, or just frustration?
« Reply #4 on: 11/02/2009 08:10:16 »
Karen - I wouldn't call a gun a "gadget". I know that the term implies a useful "tool" for a given purpose, but it also implies novelty. I suppose at a stretsh that being shot might be a "novelty", but not a happy one!

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Re: Do gadgets really increase quality of life, or just frustration?
« Reply #5 on: 11/02/2009 08:20:22 »
LOL I don't consider them gadgets either, that's why I said, "unless you want to include"...LOL.. I figured he meant many other gadgets and cool things on the market that do different things.. LOL
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Do gadgets really increase quality of life, or just frustration?
« Reply #6 on: 12/02/2009 09:11:09 »
Here's a typical 'gadget'


It's a solar powered bird feeder.

Yes, it lights up at night....... when the birds have gone home to their nests!!!!

But it would be useful for nocturnal birds, which can see in the dark, soooooooo.... erm.... don't need a light.

I'm off to fit an ashtray to my neighbour's motorcycle, just as soon as I've made myself a cup of tea in my new chocolate tea pot.
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« Reply #7 on: 12/02/2009 09:14:05 »
Have a nice tea and fun at your neighbors!
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« Reply #8 on: 12/02/2009 11:28:39 »
Quote from: Don_1 on 12/02/2009 09:11:09
just as soon as I've made myself a cup of tea in my new chocolate tea pot.


apparently you only get three or four cups.
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« Reply #9 on: 12/02/2009 14:11:43 »
Quote from: JnA on 12/02/2009 11:28:39

apparently you only get three or four cups.

I recall reading that somewhere and thought 'what burk tried this?', more's to the point, why???
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« Reply #10 on: 12/02/2009 14:15:44 »
Quote from: Don_1 on 12/02/2009 14:11:43
Quote from: JnA on 12/02/2009 11:28:39

apparently you only get three or four cups.

I recall reading that somewhere and thought 'what burk tried this?', more's to the point, why???

*whispers behind hand*

Don - I think it was Dave in one of the kitchen science experiments.....

*checks to see who heard...*
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Do gadgets really increase quality of life, or just frustration?
« Reply #11 on: 12/02/2009 14:38:52 »
Quote from: dentstudent on 12/02/2009 14:15:44
Quote from: Don_1 on 12/02/2009 14:11:43
Quote from: JnA on 12/02/2009 11:28:39

apparently you only get three or four cups.

I recall reading that somewhere and thought 'what burk tried this?', more's to the point, why???

*whispers behind hand*

Don - I think it was Dave in one of the kitchen science experiments.....

*checks to see who heard...*


O'er, you know, I think you could be right!!!! (whispers behind back of hand).

So some burk here must have asked him!!!

Saunters off whistling, as if nothing has happened


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« Reply #12 on: 12/02/2009 16:42:58 »
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Do gadgets really increase quality of life, or just frustration?
« Reply #13 on: 12/02/2009 21:06:44 »
I want to order it, but there is not postal code!

In which country is your WONDER LUNAR LIGHT™ made? Does it create pollution during its fabrication? How about toxic waste after disposal? Is it durable? What sort of batteries does it need to operate? How often do they need replacement? Will there be an upgrade that makes this light obsolete soon? How long do you offer tech-support for this model? Can it be repaired or does it just get thrown out and replaced when damaged?
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« Reply #14 on: 13/02/2009 08:44:22 »
Sorry I forgot the post code, here it is:

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