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I Hate Planned Obsolescence!

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Isn't technology wonderful!  It's definitely made our lives easier.  I have no idea what I did before the microwave. Reheating food on the stove, so time-consuming!  Technological advancements have really played well into my need for instant gratification.  Here's a fill-in-the-blank quiz for you:  I don't know how I ever got along without _______________. There is, however, one part of this whole technological revolution I really hate- planned obsolescence! In this throwaway society, it's become the norm.  You don't like it, get rid of it and buy the next latest, greatest rendition- whether it's a car, a phone or a toaster. (Raise your hand if you even have a toaster.  Now they're convection/toaster ovens. Very handy.) I have a 17" MacBook Pro.  I've had it for 6 or 7 years now and I love it.  It's still smarter than me. During my last visit to my friendly Apple store, they told me it's about at the end of its lifespan- it's ...