[ChrisMarshallNY]

> The thing is, that I can't think of consumer objects I routinely buy where the pressure to show I have the "newest" one is so strong.

Let me introduce you to the Garment District (Fashion Industry).

People spend thousands for clothes they only wear for a couple of nights out, over a few weeks.

It's a fairly wild industry.

[ggm]

Good point. Perhaps I should have qualified to tech. That said, I bet amongst the gamers there is significant pressure over GPU, and which generation of Playstation you're on.