Oooo bright, shiny things! The looks draw you in but in the end, you are 100% correct, no innovation = no motivation...to buy, that is. Why pay more for the same features wrapped up in a different packaging. I have a couple of acquaintances here that buy a new Iphone every year without fail, which is pure stupidity to me. That's why they can't save any money I suppose lol
You're right, the people who can't say no to a new thing just because it's repackaged, a different colour and so on tend not to be the types to save, invest and have financial freedom.
That's why I'm plinking away on this old laptop lol. Until it craps out, I'm using it. After that I'll upgrade to something shiny and new.
That's the smart way to do it.