Apple Obsession
I must say, I’m not a big tech enthusiast, which might seem surprising for a blogger! When I see shiny new gadgets full of buttons, they don’t dazzle me. I’m also a bit wary of them, and sometimes worry about living an overly virtual life.
However, I find it intriguing observing people’s reactions to fancy new toys. There’s a whole industry dedicated to reviewing and promoting these tech innovations. I only found out about the latest Apple craze when I opened Safari at work recently, to see a countdown to an unknown event on their homepage.
Now, I wouldn’t say I’m anti-Apple. I’ve been using a MacBook since 2009 – I’ve even dropped it numerous times, and it’s still going strong. I’ve grown quite used to Apple’s reliability, so I have a bit of faith in them. When iPhones were first introduced, I thought they were astonishingly cool. But I didn’t rush out to buy one – the cost of data plans deterred me initially.
Fast forward to today, and I own an iPhone from 2011. It’s not doing so well, with annoying hang-ups and lost voicemails. I’m considering a new one, but the price is steep. So, I might just opt for an older or refurbished model to read emails and play Candy Crush!
What surprised me recently was the extent of tech obsession around me. I work alongside two gadget enthusiasts. My boss even made foam core mock-ups of the new iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. He was going around asking everyone which they planned to buy, assuming everyone was as excited as he was.
I mean, spend your money how you like – who am I to judge? But this Apple hype seems a bit much to me. I was taken aback by the lengths my otherwise rational boss was going to, all for the new release. When he asked me which iPhone I intended to buy, I simply responded, “Oh, is your current phone broken?”
This got me thinking – how many of you have noticed this kind of Apple fever among your colleagues and friends?