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Probably a middle of the roader. If I see something that has an immediate great advantage I like to incorporate it as soon as possible, but I also believe that you must keep technology long enough for it to pay for itself. I hate to discard methods too quickly. I also put a lot of though into making changes so maybe I lean a little towards late adopter.
I usually wait to NEED the new product.
or Whatever it’s replacing has broken
or is not in service any more.I usually wait to NEED the new product.
or Whatever it’s replacing has broken
or is not in service any more.I second this.
I try to stay on top of things as much as I can, when it comes to my trade. In my personal life, I could care less about trendy or cutting-edge things nowadays.
Mid to late adopter. I learned too many times earlier in life that you can waste a lot of money on being the first on the block with the latest gadget.
Early adapter and sometimes pay for it. But I also get the opportunity to have a product longer then some, and if it’s a hit, it’s a win.
Brad T
Self employed Pro since 2014!!I usually wait to NEED the new product.
or Whatever it’s replacing has broken
or is not in service any more.I second this.
Same. I’m still using Bosch ni-cads 😮
Hey maybe that’s why my shoulder is bad
I think of my self as an early adopter eagerly sharing my newest tool, but after noticing everybody else already has it.. I find that late adopter is more accurate.
I love gadgets, so early unless the price is crazy.
But then you end up being the QA for the company. They usually start getting it right at rev 2 or 3.
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