did alexander graham bell ever imagine the incredible journey telephones would take through time? and the role and impact it has on society? on economy?
she has an antiquated model many would cringe to be seen with. a black mobile costing less than rm200.00. tiny. just the basics. no internet. no camera. nothing fancy at all. no berry. no apple. no sour grapes. her children nag and nag, even offer to buy her the latest gadget.
she laughs and said the telephone is just a necessity to her. not a toy. not fashion. not a trophy to flash to others. why should she keep changing models just to be 'in'? why waste good money on such unnecessary luxuries. anyway who decides what is trendy. what is style? is being stylish anything at all to do with being a slave of fashion and the market forces?
perhaps it is her dislike to go along with the crowd. perhaps it is thomas hardy's 'far from the madding crowd' effect.
she looks with amusement from afar at all the hullaballoo and hype surrounding this gadget craze.
but then, to each his own ..... it is fine for those who need sophisticated models in their line of work. or those who can very well afford it of course. those who depend on their mobiles for almost everything. they need the various facilities the phone offers. in this exciting age of technology. and convenience.
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