Thoughts From a Clicker
By Tiny Ruisch
Bah! Humbug! It’s that time of the year again. All of the retailers are busy trying to figure out how to get our last nickel. The little ones are all being extra good. Instead of a simple greeting of “hello” and “good-bye”, people think they have to yell “HO! HO! HO!” There always seems to be a song that every radio station plays over and over. Thankfully, for the past few years, it hasn’t been about Grandma getting run over by a reindeer. It’s also time for everyone to make their “wish” lists.
I’m going to be a little different this year. I’m going to wish for stuff that I hope I never get. No, I’m not using reverse psychology. This is stuff I don’t think I’ll ever have a desire to own.
I don’t think I will ever need a USB mouse with a digital scale. I can’t think of anything that light which I have to weigh. The hidden safe part looks interesting though. I wonder if it’s big enough to hide a battery.
A steering wheel laptop desk is not on my have to have list this year. Not only can I not remember the last time I used my laptop in a vehicle, the thing barely looks big enough to hold a tablet. I guess it might be useful for either a traveling salesman or a cop on his coffee break.
I definitely don’t need this Digital Stand for an iPad. I can just imagine myself reaching for some paper and knocking the darn thing over. Although the Digital Stand is only for iPads, it still wouldn’t be for me even it it fit my equipment. If you’re in the mood for some humor, I can recommend that you click on the link and then scroll down to the “Customer Questions & Answers” section.
I’m sure glad that I am too old to ever desire owning a portable iPad Potty. If they made them in adult sizes, it would pair perfectly with the Digital Stand.
Speaking of iPads, I don’t think I’ll ever need anything that has an “i” in front of it. I’m just not a fan of equipment and software that doesn’t give me a chance to be stupid and see if I can break it. I like to fine tune and tweak my stuff.
Years ago, when I lived in the North with cold, snowy winters, I purchased some screen touch gloves. Not only did they not keep me warm, but they weren’t very reliable. For that reason alone, I am sure I would never buy these Finger Gloves. You can also get them in the Pro Version, which appears to cover all your fingers.
I might get awful hot during a Louisiana summer, but I don’t think I’ll need to wear these Air‑Conditioned Cooling Pants. If I’m not going to want the pants, you can bet I don’t need Air‑Conditioned Shoes. I suppose the next thing will be Air‑Conditioning Hats. Maybe I could get interested if there ever is cooling underwear.
It has been around for a while now, but I don’t want Google Cardboard. I don’t think I will need any virtual reality until it finally becomes twenty‑third century ready like the Enterprise Holodeck. Why put something on your head that either makes you sick or look stupid like this Remote Control Headband.
There are so many things I don’t want or need this year. I could list stuff like electronic forks, silly robots, plug in coffee cups, etc.
I just thought I’d list the one technological item I’d like to get. If everyone in the club would chip in about about $500 or so, I could have my very own Emperor XT ultimate, luxury computer station. I’d be willing to pay for tax and shipping. Wait a minute! Now that I look at the specifications again, I couldn’t use it. Only three monitors can be included.
Thanks for reading and keep on clicking.