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Originally Posted by barryem
I can't count the number of times I've bought a device and the new model came out shortly after. I've never really minded that.
Back when I was working and could afford cars I nearly always bought leftover last year models. They were new for a few hundred dollars less. Not a good deal if you plan to trade it soon but I usually kept my cars from 8 to 12 years so it was a very good deal for me.
I kind of like buying the tried and true stuff. At times something new comes out that grabs me and I'll buy it but that doesn't happen often.
Barry
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Well said. Honestly this rat race to keep up with the Jonses is kind of silly. I mean we were all alive two years ago and everyone was reasonably with the e-readers out there. I see no reason to be chasing the latest and greatest cars, computers, or eReaders. I know just posted about how I bought a Voyage, but honestly, I almost bought a kindle keyboard due to the dedicated buttons to turn the pages... I only went with the voyage after getting the refurb for $100 off the asking price on amazon.com for a non-refurb unit. And FWIW, Barry I do the same with you when it comes to cars. My 2008 Honda civic is still running like a champ without any issues whatsoever - knock on... steel!
