Wait and See or Satisfy That Gadget Lust Right Away?

A geek’s conundrum: When to spring for the latest and greatest? Right away, or wait? And if you have the discipline to wait (some would say common sense), how long do you wait?

According to Kelli B. Grant in the Wall Street Journal it depends on the gadget you’re lusting over. Grant lays out several categories of gadgets, (from computers to cameras, to HDTV’s and game consoles,) and offers up some interesting advice on how long and why to wait for that gadget you’ve got your eye on.