I feel I should buy a new gadget

[Rik]

But what? Bear in mind that I rarely leave the house and, when I do, it's usually to visit a medical facility where phones etc are turned off. At home, I've got two desktop machines, two notebooks and a netbook, the latter three machines are rarely used, of them the netbook gets the most use, if I want to do a quick mail check, look something up or do some shopping.

So, do I need a new gadget, and if so which?

My thoughts:

Smartphone - I can't see a use for it given my lifestyle

Tablet - possible, but what would it offer over the netbook, given that I only need mobile data a few weeks of the year, so a 3 dongle plus netbook serves my needs well in that respect. I certainly don't want a data contract, it just would be a waste of money. Also, because of the tremor I have, would I be likely to find a touch screen hard to operate?

Kindle (or similar) - I'm intrigued by them, but, once again, the advantages of portability are minimal for me. Having spent my life working with fonts, I'd also miss the variety and subtlety the printed book offers in the respect. Am I wrong - and if I am, am I better going for the new Kindle, or the larger wi fi/3G version with keyboard?

Or should I just buy myself a backscratcher?

[Simon]

iMac?

[Rik]

Too expensive - it would cost me about £4k to re-purchase all my fonts.

[Simon]

The first two words are enough for me. 

[Rik]

 

[Simon]

I don't know why, because I'd never justify it, but I've always fancied one of those ridiculous £4000 coffee machines. 

[Rik]

So do I, but I don't ever drink coffee - they just look and smell nice.

[Niall]

I'm intruiged by the kindle. My mate raves about his, and the new one is supposed to be good too.

[john]

How about this for all that DR food

Product Description
Steam Ovens Food cooked in a Miele steam oven is a true delight: not only is the intensive, unspoiled, natural flavour maintained, but it is also an easy, convenient way of cooking. Unlike cooking on a hob, once your food is in the steam oven there is no monitoring to be done, and your kitchen is left cool and comfortable. As a Premium Appliance manufacturer, Miele attaches great importance to perfect functioning and attractive design as well as excellent cooking results. The Miele steam oven range ensures you can eat for pleasure, and at the same time enjoy a healthy diet.

or how about this, ideal if you don't want to leave your house and still want to know what's happening outside

[Simon]

A window? 

[john]

I presume you mean version 7 

[Rik]

A window? 

No, I prefer John's idea.

[john]

Some more ideas here 

[Rik]

I must get Sue the Sudoku loo roll. 

[Glenn]

I hope to be ordering my crimbo pressie soon, a Boardman CX Team.

[Rik]

You're just a glutton for punishment.

[Glenn]

I'm selling another bike, so the total is staying the same. 

[Technical Ben]

Don't get one... but if you do get this...

http://www.wacom.eu/index2.asp?lang=en&pid=96

[john]

I bet this is cheaper :

[Technical Ben]

But does it come with an "undo" button!?

[Lance]

It's like the iPhone - shake to undo!!

[Rik]

Don't get one... but if you do get this...

http://www.wacom.eu/index2.asp?lang=en&pid=96

Sweet.