tron3
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I'm not an "old man" by any means, but I am around long enough to remember a number of technology revolutions or enhancements. Some experienced first hand, some not.
Perhaps a couple of decades from now, ANY flashlight you buy will be LED based. There will be a generations of young people who may never know what it was like to have a crummy incandescent with battery life 5 to 10 times LESS than what we can have today. Not to mention the advancements in in batteries they will see.
My question is, will future generations appreciate the long battery life and white light, or just take it for granted? I suppose nearlly everyone here grew up with a TV and take it for granted - until it blows out. Won't we see flashlights in the same light?
Same goes for you cell phone. Heck, grade school kids have cell phones these days and are in constant contact with friends and family. Not to mention the new ones can take pictures, send video, watch tv, etc. Aren't we raising a generation of spoiled brats?
When I was a kid, my brother got a cheap pair of Walkie Talkies from building points on our paper route. I always wanted a pair and we were thrilled to get them. They finally broke and/or dissappeared and I always wanted a new pair. I finally got a new pair 3 years ago and yes, I do use them.
Thoughts?
Perhaps a couple of decades from now, ANY flashlight you buy will be LED based. There will be a generations of young people who may never know what it was like to have a crummy incandescent with battery life 5 to 10 times LESS than what we can have today. Not to mention the advancements in in batteries they will see.
My question is, will future generations appreciate the long battery life and white light, or just take it for granted? I suppose nearlly everyone here grew up with a TV and take it for granted - until it blows out. Won't we see flashlights in the same light?
Same goes for you cell phone. Heck, grade school kids have cell phones these days and are in constant contact with friends and family. Not to mention the new ones can take pictures, send video, watch tv, etc. Aren't we raising a generation of spoiled brats?
When I was a kid, my brother got a cheap pair of Walkie Talkies from building points on our paper route. I always wanted a pair and we were thrilled to get them. They finally broke and/or dissappeared and I always wanted a new pair. I finally got a new pair 3 years ago and yes, I do use them.
Thoughts?
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