Things I don't own

[glittertigger]

I just tried to upgrade to a paid account and as I don't have a credit card this appears to be almost impossible. I was trying to upgrade to post a poll about things I don't own! I'll just ask the question in rambling text format instead.

I own minimal technology for reasons including lack of interest, lack of space, the amount things cost to buy / maintain and environmental concerns. Do you think any of the following (none of which I own) really count as necessities? I do have a mobile phone.

Landline phone
Television
Dishwasher
Tumble dryer
Computer (OK, so I use other people's a lot)
MP3 player or any other electronic gadget

I don't have central heating either, although I do have double-glazing, properly lined curtains and storage heaters. I've often read discussions on poverty which cite the lack of some of these items as a form of deprivation, but I think I live very comfortably.

Comments

[secretrebel.livejournal.com]

I think the landline phone is a necessity. Or rather, having a non-electrically powered one is. If all the power goes out it's nice to be able to phone someone and you can't rely on the mobile not being out of battery.
I like having a television and wouldn't enjoy living without one but that's me. I don't think it's a necessity.
Again, I use computers for lots and lots of things. For me that's a necessity but YMMV.
I'd like a dishwasher but can live without one.
I'm not sure what I'd do without a tumble dryer - that one for me is a necessity.
MP3 player - meh. Not bothered. Perhaps if one could play audio files of my French language course...

[glittertigger]

What happens without a tumble dryer is that you have racks of half-dry clothes around most of the time. I schedule my laundry so that visitors don't need to look at my underwear!

[waistcoatmark.livejournal.com]

If you've got a car, you can always charge your mobile from that.