@PadraigOCinneide Let's not forget how great it is to be able to order parts!
I repaired my digital SLR with a part from Ebay (I was as surprised as anyone when it worked after I put it back together) and my dishwasher with a part from some random parts website.
In the pre-internet days I'd never have known what part I wanted, let alone been able to order them.
simon_brooke