Yes and it's a forced issue for most. Assenting to have this years newest version of a telephone. Every year. Until most are made not to last more than a year. Batteries wear out and can't be replaced. No one trained to fix anything easier to replace. We just received the long awaited word MS is no longer suipporting W7. Finally they will leave us in peace to do our work without having to put the computer back together every month.. And what is the advantage to the new models? Nothing if you don't use internet. Wow what a concept!!! I have on my boat a manual typewriter with a dozen ribbons - no longer available. I use it at least once a month. Sometimes twice. It's faster and more accurate and does not require a printer. And it's easily read. Elite type. I also have a set of Mark One Model one lead pencils and note pads. Fastest shopping lists in the world. Easiest way to jot down phone numbers or information on one product or another or directions to someones house for dinner.

Certainly computers and printers are worth while. One each and the second is not necessary more than half a dozen times a year. I gave one away to some students who share it between six or seven households. No ink or powder cartridges at a million dollars each. Saves a lot of space for my typewriter.

This last year i went touch screen in cell radio phones. Never again. other than the camera feature it serves no useful purpose - came with no directions - and cannot hold a setting more than one day. the chargers (three in four months) and the batteries four in three months are shite. I will go to the older style but with a camera lens. That is useful. I haven't taken a verbal note yet on any of them. I have kindle though and that is worth while especially on a boat with limited space. one of the volumes is Android for Dummies. I don't think android will have a continued presence. Unless they start providing instructions.

The rule is and it's a good rule. IS it USEFUL. For most technology marginally so with limited shelf life.

The Lead One Oh One printer and notebook, Spiral bound still rule. I've yet to have one fail.