It seems that these days more than ever people are worried about falling into the bad credit trap and a great way to stay safe is to use prepaid debit Visa cards instead of credit cards for all your spending needs. The reason people are more acutely aware of their credit situations today is the fall of the credit market. Banks are tightening... Read more
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So how is the current economic situation and credit shrinkage going to affect high-technology companies? There are a few ways that I see, and none of them are pleasant: Consumers of Electronics and Other Hi-tech Products - Consumers of high-technology products such as home entertainment centers, computers and brand new automobiles will simply not be able to buy as much or as frequently as they could in the past. Many electronics products, such as iPods, are relatively inexpensive; but many high-tech goods still cost several hundred to several thousand dollars. Because most consumers do not have this kind of cash lying around, people will be forced to buy less since credit is less readily available. Also, with literally thousands of people losing their homes, many people that formerly had good credit now find their credit score has suffered as a result of late mortgage payments or foreclosure. Early Adopters of High-tech - New technology always costs more to purchase than tech products that have a proven history of acceptance. Early adopters help high-tech manufacturers by purchasing, reviewing, and either accepting or rejecting new products. Accepted products can then be manufactured for the mass market, which reduces the cost and allows consumers to purchase this relatively new technology much cheaper than the early adopters. In this economy, the Early Adopters will also have to come with more cash to initially invest in the "latest and greatest" technological advances. The result: The length of time it takes for new technological products to reach the market en masse will get longer. With fewer Early Adopters (limited simply by available funds), less purchasing, testing and feedback will occur. This will ultimately hurt the high-tech companies themselves, and contribute to slower technological advances. High-tech Companies - Some hi-tech corporations have already removed themselves from some markets because of slow sales relative to the amount of competition. Large electronics retailers such as Circuit City and Ritz Camera Centers have entered bankruptcy protection. The worst effect might be this: Slow sales and layoffs will certainly affect research and design, resulting in a technology lull that slows the progress of new product development for years to come. Most high-tech companies are extremely efficient and can come up with completely new products in less than 18 months. Plodding through two or more technological generations with little or no new product development will certainly contribute to the economy remaining stagnant. I wish that, somehow, the governments of the world could figure out how to turn things around quickly. I would like our children and grandchildren to enjoy technologies that we can't even imagine. I hope that the tough times we are experiencing today don't hinder the progress of new technology; it would have negative effects on both the economy and all of our lifestyles.
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