Being a guy, I have a penchant for gadgets and always center my purchasing decisions on what something does rather than how it looks. After talking with a bunch of my female friends, however, I was surprised to find out that many of them pick out a phone, laptop, tv or appliance based on whether or not it will go with their sense of style.
Is this the case with the metroinsider readers? Let us know in the comments about purchases you've made where the physical appearance of a gadget was the chief motivating factor.
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By Jon