Why do some people insist on being obstructive when somebody asks a question? (I'm talking about you!)
The guy has explained his reasons and it is entirely your choice whether or not you either read it or respond to it. I reckon it took you longer to type your reply than it would have taken to simply skip the thread and read something else.
As for this whole 'who needs fast pointy things?' cr@p. We shouldn't be arguing between ourselves about whose piece of kit is most useful. It all is. The problem here is a government that has done bugger all for so long that now everything needs replacing at the same time and there isn't enough cash to go around. Blame them, not the jet jockeys!
BV