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Earlier Adopters
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DescriptionWhile Early Adopters are a distinct group, there is also a more general view of the broad set of people who adopt an innovation earlier than others. As well as Early Adopters, these may be Innovators or at the leading edge of the Early Majority. People who adopt or otherwise accept an idea, or buy new products earlier than others often display one or more of the following characteristics, in that they:
ExampleAn engineer always likes to have a new computer and changes it at least once per year. A student is fascinated by the ideas being presented in lectures. A teenager loves to be the first person in the 'gang' to see a new movie. An affluent retiree buys new gadgets just because he can and to add interest to the time he has available. DiscussionMany of the factors identified here are similar and include notable and perhaps unsurprising patterns, including:
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