Devices today suck. Most devices have a lifespan of two years, if they are lucky. They crumble and crack and cease to work with only minimal abuse use. It’s not how I remember them. It’s not how I want my technology to be.

Behold! The pinnacle of devices! (Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gameboy)

My things used to last. I could throw them across the room and know they would break whatever they hit. Today I have neoprene cases, screen protectors, carrying cases, shock absorbing skins and microfiber clothes all to ensure that whatever I have doesn’t end up a smoldering mess before the day is out.

Sure, things might be smaller, faster, and more expensive nowadays. But what did we sacrifice? Ease of mind. I mean, would your iPhone survive a grenade blast? Doubtful.

Grenade to the face and STILL playing Tetris.

Not to mention that the original Game Boy had a lifespan of 9 years before being replaced by the Game Boy Color. You could still use NEW software on 9 year old hardware. I doubt we will see anything like this again.

Today it’s all about the quick turnaround and it is making my wallet weep. It’s like companies design their products to fall apart just in time for them to reveal the updated version; and if so, that is just shitty.

The updateoholic in me LOVES that technology is constantly updating and getting better. The cheap bastard in me hates that with the shorter life cycle of mobile devices, that prices have not plummeted. And the sentimental nostalgic in me wishes for a simpler time, where I can squint at my tiny green screen.