Technology American adults own

A recent survey by Pew research center's internet and American Life Project showed the following results.

85% own Cell Phones
59% own Desktop computers
52% own Laptop computers
47% own MP3 player
42% own Video Game system
5% own an Ereader
4% own a tablet computer

Report shows a shift to people accessing the Internet through mobile phone and quickly moving to tablet computers as well.

These are considered 7 key items for the information age. Expectations are that tablet sales will reach 19.5 Million units in 2010. 30-52% of Americans in 2006 owned a PC or Laptop, this is now up to 75% in 2010.

Tablets are expected to take a large share of sales away from Netbooks, mini notebooks, inexpensive laptops.

An opportunity called out with this new wave of mobility and mobile technology is security. Security professionals will have a great opportunity in providing level of control and security, but need to be mindful of not stifling the flexibility and mobility of employees.

Report also allows everyone to determine which lines may have the most upside potential in the short term. It also allows producers of each product category the ability to see the need to move into a replacement cycle or downward trend on categories. Question is which technologies have the ability to stick around and be replaced by more features items, and which technologies are at risk of being replaced all together by new technology (impact tablets will have on laptops).

JZ