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Article first published as Knowing When To Buy Your Next Apple Gadget on Technorati. So you just bought an iPad ? Congratulations! Yet, the next thing you hear in the news is that you shiny new toy is now being replaced by a brand new edition . What do you do now or better yet, how can you prevent this from happening again?  Such is the quandary of any gadget user, whether you're early adopter or a wait until it's tested and thoroughly reviewed buyer. Technology evolves and companies looking to stay ahead and sell devices need to keep their product line fresh.

Image by phil_g via Flickr It's the beginning of the school year, and it's also the season for new computer purchases. Students going to college, parents sending children to college, the five year old PC starting to make weird noises. These are all solid reasons to begin a search for a new computer. I've gotten numerous requests for recommendations lately, so I thought I'd put together a post. Instead of focusing on specific machines, let's first focus on specific pieces to consider.