New technology doesn’t impress me automatically; something needs to have a pragmatic use or application to get me excited.
- Although I was resistant to buying a smartphone at first, I use its GPS capabilities daily when I’m out running deliveries for work.
I listen to music on streaming apps and it connects to my car’s stereo system through bluetooth. Even though I complained about these devices right after they were unveiled, I am a definite convert to smartphone technology. As hard as it is for me to value and adopt new technology, it’s much harder for my parents. I had to twist their arms just to get them to replace their air conditioner that they were using constantly for 26 years. First of all, there are concerns with mold and dirt buildup in places that aren’t easily cleaned when you’re dealing with an ancient HVAC system like that. On top of that, the energy efficiency of the air conditioner compared to what is widely available today is downright dismal. After they agreed to get the new air conditioner, I pushed them to upgrade the old dial thermostat with a simple digital thermostat. If I was a real sadist about tech changes I’d tell them to get a smart thermostat, because digital thermostats have been around for decades now. Still, they resisted this simple change that would barely cost them $20 on top of the price of the air conditioning system. I took measurements on their indoor temperatures before they had the old thermostat removed and then did it again once the digital unit was installed. I wasn’t surprised to see how inaccurate their dial thermostat was compared to the new digital thermostat.
a/c care