We live in a world that is constantly changing and evolving. We see this every time we buy a new car, a new TV, or a new computer. We see it every other month when the iPod releases a new improved model that offers more features, more disk space, and more of everything in a smaller package (well, not since they added video, but by then gadgets were getting smaller. while features grew exponentially). The truth is that technology seems to be advancing at a pace that is almost impossible to keep up with. That being said, you can literally go crazy trying to keep up with the pace of modern technology.
What you need to do to stay sane is to decide on a level of technology that you're comfortable with and go with it until it's time (either out of necessity or desire) to upgrade. You don't have to be the first to buy the latest and greatest in software and gadgets (this has become my mantra: I don't have to be the first to own the big big bad new toy, I'll survive the gadget shortage - it's not working yet, but I'm always optimistic). The thing is, you don't have to try every new thing first, and you'll wear yourself out trying not only yourself, but also your bank account, credit cards, and second mortgage. Technology is expensive, especially the newest and latest. If you're in any doubt, go to Ebay and see how much the Play Station 3 is selling for at the moment - madness and madness don't even begin to preface the amount of money people are offering to pay for these devices.
Technology is a wonderful thing. It makes life easier for some and a lot more fun for others. The same goes for automatic sound systems. The technology exists to make the car and driver much more convenient than in the past, while offering far more features than ever before. Today you are not limited to AM and FM either. You now have the option of CDs, audiobooks, MP3s, XML, and digital FM radio, which offers several bonus features over traditional radio. It really doesn't matter if you have the very latest. Most of us can enjoy a lot of the amazing technology available if we are willing to wait long enough for the prices to come down. I remember, and it wasn't that long ago, when DVD players sold for no less than $100. You can get them now (about 5 years later) regularly for less than $30. This is just one example out of many. PS2s cost around $400 when they first hit the market and can now be bought for a whopping $120. All around us technology is developing and growing and then prices are falling.
It's about spending your money where you want to spend it, rather than where you think it should be spent. If you want an auto sound system, get the best one that you think meets your budget requirements. You don't have to be at the top of the tech food chain to have a great sound system that will give you years of enjoyment. You are the only one responsible for the decisions you make. It's up to you to decide where you want to invest most of your money when it comes to tech gadgets and gizmos. Trust me, I'm a gadget geek. I love playing with new toys and things and seeing how they work - really, it's a thrill for me. At the same time, I realize that I can't always be the first to get the new toys I'm so desperate to try, so I limit myself and decide which ones are the most important. When it comes to automatic sound systems, you have to do it yourself.
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