Question of the Day: Are You an Early Adopter?

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By Sean Fallon Feb 14, 2008 7:20 PM 12,503

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Question of the Day: Are You an Early Adopter?

When the latest and greatest gadgets are released, it is not surprising to find a makeshift geek village thriving (and stinking) outside of a store. These are the hardcore early adopters. Sure, having those "look what I got" bragging rights is fun for a while, but it can often turn around and bite you in the ass. So, the question is, are you among those brave souls dedicated enough to be an early adopter?

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