Gadgets are rubbish
the five minutes of joy is too quickly counterbalanced by the furious anger invoked when some small-but-crucial plastic component breaks
( Grrrmachine the indifference engine, Fri 3 Jul 2009, 16:45, archived)

You need to invest in better gadgets.

( FoldsFive, Fri 3 Jul 2009, 16:46, archived)

it is wise to invest in strong gadgets.

( Moon Girl Technologies horrendous beanbag, Fri 3 Jul 2009, 16:48, archived)

20 NdFeB magnets should do it
They are AMAZING!
( Maximinimus you stick around I'll make it worth your while, Fri 3 Jul 2009, 16:49, archived)

I only invest in them when they're at least 15 years old
when they've proved they can stand the test of time
( Grrrmachine the indifference engine, Fri 3 Jul 2009, 16:51, archived)

like trying to open orange cartons.

( Moon Girl Technologies horrendous beanbag, Fri 3 Jul 2009, 16:46, archived)