PC World - Although so many modern conveniences are eminently disposable—think ball-point pens, cheap umbrellas and any article of clothing purchased at a drugstore—this reality has failed to resonate with discerning technology enthusiasts. Computer and gadget buyers still want their gear to work well, to look good, and to last for the long haul. To find out how consumer technology products have been faring, PCWorld launched in August its annual survey of satisfaction, reliability, and service, polling more than 45,000 PCWorld readers (we tabulated the results in mid-November). (Culture)