Ok, my wife calls me a technology ***** (in the nicest way possible) but here's Cyran0's official list of things I can't live without (not including the various AV devices and software I use in my work)...

Microwave
Laptop computer
Cars
Cell phones (homage to another thread)
Washer and dryer
Indoor plumming
16:9 tvs
Broadband
DVD video or better
Portable digital voice recorder
Rice cooker/vegetable steamer (handy, handy, handy)
Hot shot hot water dispenser ($10 at Target)
Dishwasher
Stereo audio or better
MP3 players
Wireless networks
Central air
Forced air heating
Dust busters (or similar small vacuum)
Vacuum cleaners
Email

And probably a zillion other things that didn't pop into my head. I can't live without any of this stuff.

Cyran0