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So the question is, is that phenomenon of "perceived technical sophistication" and expectation something that has been studied. I'd be really interested to kno

by danpat 15y ago

So the question is, is that phenomenon of "perceived technical sophistication" and expectation something that has been studied. I'd be really interested to know how people generally behave here. Questions like, "use X for a while, then get to try out X^2, then go back to X, how long does it take people to forget the speed improvement of X^2"?

brudgers 15y ago
In a workplace context, I don't think that's even the right path. For some people, the purchase of a new computer represents the idea that the company cares. In other words, it is a work environment issue - it is more pleasing to be around shiny new iMacs than three year old Vostro's (so to speak) - even if the iMac is actually slower. Of course - in a typical work context (i.e. outside tech and startups) there are lots of people who would prefer to use the old computer and get a bonus approximating the purchase price of a new computer - again the new computer in the workplace is usually a social issue not a technical one.