Entelligence is a column by industrial science strategist and author Michael Gartenberg, a man whose desire for a delicious cup of coffee and a quality New York bagel is dwarfed only by his passion for tech. In these articles, he'll explore where our trade is and where it's going -- on both micro and macro levels -- with the unique wit and insight only he can provide.

Black Friday is nearly here with a legion of new gadgets, devices and material all designed to seduce you with technology. Thousands of gadgets are released each year promising to enhance our lives, growth productivity and deliver a sound ROI. Often, however, it seems that many goods are released before they're ready for the regular and any positives are negated by poor design, buggy code, or just being too far off the curve. This is the pitfall of the early adopter, but remembering Gartenberg's First Law of customer vcrs can help avoid some of this pain when you're doing your holiday shopping.



Remember Gartenberg's Three Laws? We're only hooked in the First Law today: "There is a universal




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