Early Adoption

Looks like Sony and Samsung are rolling out 3D TVs!

My dad and I were discussing this after watching Avatar 3D and I have to admit, I'm a bit surprised at how fast it is happening. Now, these models still require the silly glasses, but I figure it won't be too long now that we won't need the glasses at all!

They appear to be quite pricey, close to $4000, which is about 50% more than the cost of a similar sized non-3D model. I suppose only those with large amounts of disposable income will be early-adopters.

What are your thoughts on early adoption? I tend to wait, just because I try to be frugal with my cash when I can. I'm generally a generation behind on console systems, making it MUCH cheaper as I go through the massive game catalogs.

This does leave me a bit forlorn every time there's a huge release for the latest gen systems, though. I'm currently looking on sadly as my friends enjoy FFXIII and Heavy Rain.

Regardless, until I once again have gainful employment, I won't be able to partake of the most recent offerings that the industry puts before us. I avoid the harrowing tales of early adopters, but I equally miss out on the fun that goes along with being the first to own a new system or game.

So is early adopting something you regularly do? Only with specific products? Only once in a while? Does it depend on your disposable income?

Perhaps someone will regale us with a tale of early adoption horror...