Don't let what anyone says affect your decision. If you need to buy a new car for legitimate reseasons then by all means the new Accord is as good a choice as any. Not everyone buying an 08 is doing so because they are early adapters, but they just really need a car now. I consider an early adapter someone who buys new tech the minute it comes out regardless of whether they need it or not. That would be like somone who owns a 2006 or 2007Accord trading in for an 08. Those people waste money in my opinion, and I will never understand people like that. Too much time and disposable income on their hands I think. But you on the other hand seem like you really need a new car, it's a neccessity, not a want.
Good luck with your purchase. Just be careful, especially because it actually seems as though Honda dealers are already selling the new Accords at close to invoice. Do not pay MSRP, you really don't need to. I hope you get the coupe, I love the new body style. Please post up pictures when you get your car.
