Gadgets Through The Generations

GADGETS THROUGH THE GENERATIONS a study of age groups and their use of devices GENERATIONS DEFINED Younger Boomers Older Boomers Silent Generation GJ. Generation Millennials Gen X ages 18-34 ages 34-45 ages 46-56 ages 57-65 ages 66-74 ages 75+ AMONG THE FINDINGS. • The Millennials are the only generation that is more likely to use a laptop than a desktop. • Cell phones are the most popular device among American adults. • Of the adults surveyed, 9% said they do not own any of the gadgets 100% cell phone all adults: 85% 95% 92% 86% 80% 84% 60% 68% 40% 48% 20% 18-34 34-45 46-56 57-65 66-74 75+ 100% desktop 80% all adults: 59% 60% 69% 65% 64% 57% 40% 48% 28% 20% 18-34 34-45 46-56 57-65 66-74 75+ 100% laptop 80% 60% 70% 61% all adults: 52% 40% 49% 43% 30% 10% 20% 18-34 34-45 46-56 57-65 66-74 75+ 100% iPod/ mp3 player 80% 60%E 74% all adults: 47% 40% 56% 42% 26% 16% 20% 18-34 34-45 46-56 57-65 66-74 75+ 25% iPad/tablet 20% 15% 10% 5% 5% all adults: 4% 4% 3% 5% 1% 1% 18-34 34-45 46-56 57-65 66-74 75+ Percentage of adults who use these gadgets Source: pewsearch.org EBONY BAILEY. NEON TOMMY. 2011