Profile: George Lemnaru, eRepublik: If the internet didn�t exist, I would be looking for a job

1. What gadget�s in your pocket, at hand?

An HTC Touch HD.

2. What was the first gadget you had?

Google Gadgets – I think you can call them gadgets

3. What was the last tech product you bought?

A cable to connect my computer to the LCD. It was a small investment, but with a big return.

4. The most unpleasant gadget-related incident

When you buy cutting-edge technology, you also take some risks, because you’re among the first users of the product. I usually take some risks.

5. How much would you be willing to pay for a cell phone?

500 euros.

6. What features would your ideal phone have?

Easy internet connection with easy to use functions.

7. What was the first cell phone you�ve used?

Siemens, the cheapest model in the market in 2000

8. What mobile phone manufacturer do you prefer?

Sony Ericsson

9. Your favorite tech brand and manager?

Apple, for its excellent image. Radu Georgescu for being a great mentor.

10. The most useless gadget you found on sale?

USB heating gloves

11. If money were no object, what gadget would you buy?

A device to control the operation of all electronics in the house.

12. What type of websites do you access regularly? What is your favorite website?

News sites generally. Apart from eRepublik.com, I go into gsp.ro and hotnews.ro daily.

13. What was the last acquisition made online?

The DVDs with Meerkat Manor documentary. All four seasons and the feature film.

14. What is internet to you?

The biggest invention of the mankind since the discovery of electricity.

15. How would a day in your life without internet look like?

If the internet didn’t exist, I would be looking for a job. But apart from that, we would still communicate and have access to information, but more difficult.

16. What do you find attractive in a notebook: its performance or its mobility?

Mobility, this is the first quality.

17. Where will innovation go? What gadget would you create that’s not been made so far?

I don’t think there is any limit in innovation. I think people will constantly focus on creating smaller, faster, smarter, useful products.