Should we holdout in buying a wireless n router?

"I am sure that it will be backward compatible. I know people who have the first generation N based devices and can use the latest draft usb adapters.

It seems to be pretty solid tech.

However, if you have lived this long without it, and if you have no desperate need for it - I would personally wait. If you have waited this long, it isn't that much longer to wait!"

According to engadget (which isn't always the most technical authority, but they usually know what they're talking about) the finalized spec is very similar to the "draft" spec that has been floating around for quite some time. In that respect you should be fine.