do you by new technology gear as soon as it comes out?

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do you by new technology gear as soon as it comes out?

Poll ended at Wed 13 Mar, 2013 4:44 am

absolutely, as soon as it's out or as soon as i've got the money to afford it
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No votes
yes as long as i don't think they are charging too much for it
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10%
i'll wait and see how durable or effective it turns out in the long run then i'll think about buying it
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50%
only if i think it's a significant improvement over previous technologies.
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40%
only if it's from a brand I trust
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No votes
only when the price comes down to a realistic level
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No votes
No, I'll stick to the tried and tested technology thanks..
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No votes
 
Total votes : 10
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do you by new technology gear as soon as it comes out?

Sat 12 Jan, 2013 4:44 am

do you by new technology gear as soon as it comes out?
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Re: do you by new technology gear as soon as it comes out?

Sun 13 Jan, 2013 6:43 am

The word is 'buy'. Thank you.
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Re: do you by new technology gear as soon as it comes out?

Sun 13 Jan, 2013 6:53 am

my spelling is wrong and the language on your signature is wrong... Thank you
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Re: do you by new technology gear as soon as it comes out?

Sun 13 Jan, 2013 8:40 am

Good survey question Wayno.

I'm easily drawn to new technology, and find myself justifying why I need it, or better still, why I can't live without it! :D
I'll then ponder it for a while, socialise it with friends, hate it, then love it, then start again.
By this stage...the next bit of technology has been released, and I don't bother! hahaha.

Nah...in all seriousness...I'll look at purchasing new technology generally if:

1. I have a foreseeable need for the increased 'value' it has for my needs and
2. If the new technology is accompanied by efficacy and reliability
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Re: do you by new technology gear as soon as it comes out?

Sun 13 Jan, 2013 8:49 am

i'm finding myself going for the next to newest technology that has proven itself and is by then on discount,.. the new stuff has such a premium price on it and i've been disappointed by hype in the past.. and looking at the survey results so far, most people think along similar lines....
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