MSNBC ran an article citing the top 9 tech gadgets we must have but don’t need. I get a kick out of these types of articles, because despite being in the technology industry, I’m always surprised at what’s out there. I’ll summarize their list for you, but I’m going to reorder them to fit my categories.
These I don’t just want, I need:
1. Apple iPhone 3GS. I’ll argue we need this, at least I think I do, and I know many others that do as well.
2. Flip Ultra HD video camera. I need this too. Especially when you can have it for $200. I remember spending waaaay more on a video camera that weighed probably 6 lbs, had limited battery life and produced video on these silly little tapes that I now can’t play.
These I might need when I’m rich:
1. Kindle 2. This might be interesting, but I’m not sure I can give up the physical book just yet. I read in bed and frequently nod off while doing so. Can this survive the repeated crashes to the floor?
2. Roomba 562 Pet Series. The robot vacuum cleaner is designed to pick up pet hair. My question- how about the not-so-occasional hairball my cat urps up?
These I’ll certainly never need, and hope I don’t ever want:
1. GeForce 3D Vision Kit. These are glasses that allow you to see your video games in true 3-D. I guess you must actually like to play video games to see the value here. Gives me a headache to even think about it.
2. Squeezebox Boom. Gives you access to thousands of Internet radio stations and allows you to stream music directly off your computer’s hard drive for $300.
3. Dream Cat Venus. OK…what the heck? This is a robot cat that purrs when it’s touched, and nuzzles you. Just get a real cat already.
4. Touch Watch Phone. This futuristic watch has a touchscreen interface, video calling and 3G. Did they have these in Star Trek?
5. Transport bed. A picture is worth a thousand words (or $19,000…really). This wombish bed designed by Alberto Frias is a water bed with an LED lighting system, and a state of the art sound system. Claustrophobics need not bother.
I’d be curious to know what others need and want.
Erika Moskal
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