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The story of Electronics

We live in an era of Perceived Obsolescence and Planned Obsolescence; i sometimes wonder why....We cannot share batteries and picture cards any more just because my friend uses a different camera brand; is this our notion of advancement of technology? where it's cheaper to buy a new one instead of repairing it. New models come into the market not annually now but almost every season!

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