If you have ever read a review of a new gadget before it launches: think about how ridiculous this activity is Maybe I'm "too far in the rabbit hole", but exac

If you have ever read a review of a new gadget before it launches: think about how ridiculous this activity is Maybe I'm "too far in the rabbit hole", but exactly what's wrong with this? Is it a bad thing to be informed before spending my money? I have been burned by buying things that have reviewed well but I ultimately found not up to the task, but I'd rather find out something is a dud before rather than after (e.g., Kindle Fire).