You’re a techie, which means you want the newest gadgets the day they’re released. Wait? Why would anyone want to wait for the joy that comes with a new piece of technology? Unfortunately, there will be times when your wallet is going to dictate your purchases. One day you’ll think it’s time for a new laptop computer, and the rational part of your brain will say, “Unless you have an HP coupon sitting around, it’s not.” Fortunately, if you take our advice and make some strategic decisions, you can have all the gadgets you want.

A  TV for Less

You might think the holidays are the right time to upsize your television and take advantage of the extra four inches of free space on your living room wall, but don’t get ahead of yourself. There are definitely deals available around this time of year, but most of them probably won’t get you the most for your money. A few deals on cheaper TVs can be found, but most retailers can afford to keep the prices up because of high demand. Instead, you should wait (near impossible, but it’s worth it!) until February when demand is lower and supply is up. You’ll be able to negotiate good deals, so the store can keep product moving out the door.

The Computer Conundrum

If you’ve shopped for a good deal on a computer, you know it can be frustrating to find a pattern. The pros say you can analyze release patterns and figure out a good time, but you’re just as likely to find a good sale that makes all that work meaningless. The search can get even more harrowing if you want an Apple product, but there are sources to help find deals for any preference. So what’s a gadget lover to do? It really depends. If your old computer just bit the dust, then you might be forced to settle for the best deal available now. If you have some time, then you should look around and wait until you find the perfect deal.

Low-Cost Gaming

If you thought computers were hard to figure out, console game systems might be even harder. Sales and good deals don’t seem to follow any discernable schedule, so what’s a gamer to do? If you can wait, the experts think that prices are going to go down next year because of some pending releases of new and improved systems. The old systems might not seem as good, but only you can decide if you’d rather have the latest or a fatter wallet. If you simply can’t wait, searching online for deals is a good starting point to finding a good price.

Technology is changing all the time, and with a bit of patience and planning, you can outfit yourself with gadgets to your heart’s desire. The best advice, across the board, is to learn to love the anticipation that comes with waiting. That way, you’ll get the best deal and the greatest satisfaction.