So the Apple iPad has been released and apparently it’s got some connectivity issues. Still, the product move quite a number of units. Not iPhone levels but enough to make Steve Jobs happy.
And he’s got early adopters to thank for that. These are people who need to have their mitts on the latest technology. Never been one, but a few friends of mine are and I just can’t quite stomach the money that they spend (and lose just by being one).
Here are a couple of reasons why I think being an early adopter can run up your tab more than simply waiting it out.
You absorb the “introductory price.” The thing with first generation releases is that a next generation is not long behind which will almost always be better in terms of buck per bang. And the model that you bought will have a significant price drop.
You become part of the test group. If there are any defects, then you’d be the first one to experience them too. Sure, your experiences may warrant a recall but the added hassle and loss of usage time means it’s going to cost you money.
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