What's your favourite piece of technology, and how has it improved your life?
That would be my Mac Pro laptop. And I use it for loads of things from film editing, listening to music, watching DVDs, emailing, websurfing, talking on Skype for free, and even viewing iPlayer at home by pumping it through into my big TV.

When was the last time you used it, and what for?
Editing a section of my new film, Doghouse. I transcoded all the rushes down to a low-res working copy and ran Final Cut Pro on the system so I could edit on the road. I've been doing this on a few projects now. It's great to have the freedom to not always have to be locked in an editing room, as inspiration can strike at any time.

What additional features would you add if you could?
Well, it would be very cool if it had some sort of self-modifying nanotechnology that would evolve, upgrade and self repair so I'd never have to buy another one. No chance of that happening for a few decades.

Do you think it will be obsolete in 10 years' time?
Yes.

What always frustrates you about technology in general?
Moore's law (that the number of transistors on integrated circuits has doubled roughly every two years).

If you had one tip about getting the best out of new technology, what would it be?
Try using it to what it is fully capable of doing. A lot of people have amazingly powerful machines and only use them for internet browsing and writing documents.

Do you consider yourself to be a luddite or a nerd?
Either way you come off sounding bad … OK, I'm a nerd.

What's the most expensive piece of technology you've ever owned?
Probably my high-definition camcorder.

Mac or PC, and why?
Mac. I've always used Macs and just prefer the ease of use that seems geared towards creativity.

Do you still buy physical media such as CDs and DVDs, or do you download? What was your last purchase?
Brought the fantastic DVD Grindhouse Trailer Classics Volume 2 – an amazing collection of cult film trailers from the 70s and 80s that will really blow your mind!

Robot butlers: a good idea or not?
Good idea if we want to see some real life sci-fi horror when they go off program and run amok and start serving us for dinner.

What piece of technology would you most like to own?
An iPhone. And I will get one once my current contract finishes.

• Jake West is the director of British horror film Doghouse, which is now showing across the UK