Gadgets and the Risk of Early Adoption

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Gadgets and the Risk of Early Adoption

Listen Tuesday, Jun. 30, 2009 at 12:44 p.m. in Science, Tech Tuesday, Technology

A new iPhone has just been introduced that's faster -- and cheaper -- than ever. That's bittersweet news to the many people who bought the first edition of Apple's popular phone. And it highlights the tricky question we all face today: when should we jump on the bandwagon with a new technology, and when should we wait? We'll address that perennial tech conundrum and look at some of the latest gadgets on the market today.

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Rob Pegoraro

Personal Technology Columnist, Washington Post

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