At the time when Ellen decided to purchase a tablet computer, tho product had just become accespble to the mass market. She did not purchase the tablet until ater she was convinced that the benelits it would offer her woud tar excsed its price. Avo, she wated for her mends to try the product and poputar gadget television shows to encorse it$.$ Which of the following customer segments does Elimen best represent?

$$ technology enthusiasts

taggards

late majority

early adopters