Internet 'Geek' Image Shattered by New Study

[Jonathon Watkins]

For me the Net replaces TV. I've recently moved to a new town, so the social side is picking up, other than that the study seems right on.

[Jonathon Watkins]

For me the Net replaces TV. I've recently moved to a new town, so the social side is picking up, other than that the study seems right on.

[Janak Parekh]

Originally Posted by PDA Gerbil

For me the Net replaces TV.

Seems like it's doing so for a majority of people here. Me, too: apart from Law & Order, ESPN, and the occasional other program, I don't watch TV nearly as much as I used to either.

--janak

[Steven Cedrone]

Originally Posted by Janak Parekh

Seems like it's doing so for a majority of people here. Me, too: apart from Law & Order, ESPN, and the occasional other program, I don't watch TV nearly as much as I used to either.

I love the Discovery Channel, History Channel and even SciFi (Wish they didn't have so many commercials)...

Wish I could get TechTV and the Nasa Channel though...

Steve

[maximus]

Originally Posted by PDA Gerbil

For me the Net replaces TV.

Perhaps this is one of the reason why sony decided to put a memory stick reader into their TVs. So TV can come back with a vengeance.

[Ipaqman]

I am married, have two kids, go to the gym 2-3xs a week and love gadgets for one reason and one reason only....they allow me the freedom to enjoy my life.

I know more people that are tied to the tube, i.e they have to run home or stay up late to watch a particular show, etc. Wouldn't thier life be much simpler if they only learned how to program a VCR or had a DVR for that matter?

Am I a geek? Well maybe, it seems that that epithet is given to those who turn their TV off long enough, to figure out how technology can simplify their lives.

[karen]

Originally Posted by Maximus

Karen,

The link on your signature is not properly set =), it currently refers to http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/wiza...w.linkedin.com.

300 bhp car ? modified or stock ?

Thanks, Jason let me know and I fixed it.

It's a stock 300 hp - a Mits 3000VR4. Very fun to drive - all wheel turn and drive.

Of course, it's build on a sedan chassis, so it doesn't really count as a sports car...but it is still fun to drive.

[Ekkie Tepsupornchai]

I spend more time watching DVDs on my TV than actually watching regular TV programming.

If I do watch TV, it's usually sports oriented. The net eats up all my other free time for sure.

It's funny when I hear parents complain that their kids spend too much time playing games or surfing the net. My rebuttle is always, "at least they're doing something interactive which is not the case with most kids 10-20 years ago who just sat in front of a TV set".

[witweew]

yea, for workout music, you basically need hard-hitting euro-dance music.... nothing else does the job

really. Search around on iTunes for "euro club hits" or check this link:

http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/M...+Club+Hits+Vol

[movvadinesh]

You're absolutely right Jenek.
I like spending my time on internet and even I don't go outside my house unless there is some important work.

Even I chat with my friends online mostly.

[NoYouAre]

Personally I just avoid any kind of instant messengers, just to be sure it doesn't become a substitute for something like a quick call. For work I already spend a lot of time behind the computer, so the time I do have I like to spend on things that keep me less "isolated."

Perhaps a bit paranoid and more expensive, but I'm happy with the way things are so I'd like to keep it that way.