Tech Upgrader Gifts

"We need a new GPS."

'It's for the office computer. It's been replaced.'

"I wish I hadn't rushed out and bought this model, your new model is much better!"

My new laptop is nicer than your new laptop. I'm not going to get into a competition about whose new laptop is nicer. The one I replaced is nicer than the one you replaced. Stop it.

"You haven't enjoyed the Yule log till you've enjoyed it in high def."

"I got connected to the internet!"

"I don't know who will be obsolete first, me or my computer."

'If you're going to marry this geek, I suggest you get the extended warranty.'

'Here comes Mr. 'Smarter-then-you'.'

Resume Consultant. Listing professional development courses you've taken since your last job was fine, but don't put"New & Improved" above your name.

Rudy, am I correct that you and Armstrong each just upgraded your laptops? Yeah, so? And last month, if I'm not mistaken, you and Armstrong each upgraded your phones. Again, so? Don't you see what's happened to you and Armstrong? You've synchronized your cycles. What? Your upgrade cycles! They're in sync! What in the world are you talking about? What in the world indeed?!

I can be upgraded, can you?

"Most of it is the same, but if you look here you'll see that the price is twice as big"

"It's quite alright searching for the perfect phone. But remember there always will be upgrades."

A fish jumping from a tank that reads "Tropical fish $5.00" into a tank that reads "Tropical fish $20.00"

'Oh, we haven't used a crystal ball in years.'

"Let's take it step by step. How do I turn it on?"

'Management is upgrading all the hardware.'

'We need a new TV, Dad — it's stupid watching 'Reading Rainbow' in black and white.'

'Couldn't you just leave that here until we're sure the new system works?'

Man throwing out his outdated TV set.

Television Models

'Granny buys wide-screen TV'

"I must ask Alexa too many questions. She said she can't answer any more because her throat is sore from talking."

It's the Fad Herald. I should've upgraded my phone. Hear ye. Today, a special announcement. The following is now in: Hope. Until further notice, that tingly, expectant feeling you're experiencing may be interpreted as optimism, mild euphoria, the illusion of better times ahead. Wow. Now that you mention it. Cool. Wait ... What do you man by illusion? Looking ahead to 2020 trends: Disappointment. Nah. We'll be fine, I'm sure.

'I'm sorry Sherman, you're dumped. I could never go out with sombody who uses out of date tech.'

"Okay, this summer I've been able to buy a speaker system and a full set of dash knobs. Only 4,387 more parts before I have my own customized ragtop."

"Wherever he is, I know he'll be upgraded."

'Let's just see how intuitive this software really is.'

"I thought I'd go digital this year."

"Our smart home just texted us. It said instead of binge watching shows, we should be updating it. It wants us to start with the kitchen."

"If you're going to use a TV as your computer monitor, I suggest investing in a new model."

'When did this office become a museum?'

'We've got the fastest Internet available, but an old computer. That means we're going nowhere fast."

STRIP Hambone: expensive new computer model