The Pew Internet and American Life Project today released their latest data on gadget ownership among Americans. Here's the topline findings:
- Cell phones – 85% of
Americans now own a cell phone, with young adults leading the way (96% of 18-29 year olds now own a cell phone).
- Desktop and laptop computers – Three quarters
of Americans own a computer of some kind; laptop ownership has grown dramatically in recent years, while desktop ownership has declined slightly.
- Mp3 players –
Just under half of American adults own an mp3 player, a nearly five-fold increase from early 2005.
- Game consoles – Console gaming devices like the Xbox and
PlayStation are nearly as common as mp3 players, and are especially popular among parents and those under 50.
- E-book readers and tablet computers – These
devices are still in their early adopter phase, and are mostly popular with the affluent and highly educated.
The full report can be found
here.
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