The desire felt by some purchasers when a popular new gadget launches.
Much like regular envy, it includes overlooking flaws in the desired gadget, as well as a discounting of the similar capabilities of a gadget already owned.
It is manifested with the typical expressions of envy toward anyone possessing the gadget, regardless of need.
Much like regular envy, it includes overlooking flaws in the desired gadget, as well as a discounting of the similar capabilities of a gadget already owned.
It is manifested with the typical expressions of envy toward anyone possessing the gadget, regardless of need.
I just saw Tom playing with the new iPhone. I've got the old one, and I've got such gadget envy right now!
by datapolitical February 28, 2009