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What is the one electronic device that has changed your life the most? Has it been a blessing or a curse?
Submitted by Aubrey.

Definitely a PDA/Phone - I started using a Blackberry in 2001 when I helped launch Earthlink's campaign for RIM (they were giving away a free Blackberry with a year contract). I've never really gone back to a true phone since, with the exception of a year with the RAZR. The iPhone is the newest incarnation of this, and I think it's been both a blessing AND a curse since I find myself tied to it more than I would like. In fact, I often have to purposefully put it away or leave it in the other room (or in my purse) to ensure I'm not being distracted by email or text messages. I thought it would be better since I'm not working and don't HAVE to check my email for any reason, but I haven't seen much of a difference. Being connected surely has its benefits, but I think we're also sacrificing a lot - namely, appreciating human interaction - for it.