Well, just think, if it wasn't for progress, companies wouldn't have new, improved stuff to constantly sell you. As if there was something wrong with what you already own.
I solved my computer upgrades by buying the previous version of whatever Mac comes out. I'm now driving a G3, 256mb ram, 9g drive for $300. bucks used. Never again will I pay Apple big bucks for something that's virtually worthless a week later!
Ted