“It’s a Need it Now” society in which we live/products/manufacturers/molex/b/blog/posts/it-s-a-need-it-now-society-in-which-we-liveIt was just 10 years ago. Apple released the iPod, a device that boasted capabilities of carrying “1000 songs in your pocket.” It had a full 5GB of hard drive capability, with a black and white LCD screen, priced at just $399. ...en-USTelligent Community 12RE: “It’s a Need it Now” society in which we livehttps://community.element14.com/products/manufacturers/molex/b/blog/posts/it-s-a-need-it-now-society-in-which-we-liveThu, 08 Mar 2012 20:45:22 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:a1d710e0-10c0-4777-885f-2cc6535ac829DAB0<p>Hi Doug,</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Good post, but I must point out that it has always been a &quot;needed it yesturday&quot; world in engineering.&nbsp; I think the main difference is that in the past we knew the limits of the technology and bounded our expectations.&nbsp; As you point out, with today&#39;s ready connection with high speed devices, the expectations have advanced to follow the technology.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>You just can&#39;t win! <span>[View:/resized-image/__size/16x16/__key/commentfiles/f7d226abd59f475c9d224a79e3f0ec07-a1d710e0-10c0-4777-885f-2cc6535ac829/contentimage_5F00_938.png:16:16]</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Still, I do admit that the current advancements have wetted the expectations of even some of us old dogs.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks</p><p>DAB</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=13696&AppID=41&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">