Category Archives: Households

Active mobile users are likely to split the notebook netbook market

Mobile PCs are used for a broader range of activities than desktops.  This is not because of inherent capabilities of mobile PC technology as much as being a reflection of the users themselves. It’s not about the product; it’s about the … Continue reading

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Television viewing habits and operating system in the household

Vista households and households that have at least one Apple PC use HDTV and DVR to a greater extent than other households. This might be due to having a larger annual income and more disposable income than other households.   … Continue reading

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Educational level by mobile PC brand

Apple can factually claim to have the most-educated users. Nearly three-fourths (71%) of households that use Apple as their primary mobile computer have attained a 4-year degree or higher. This is much higher than the 53% of all mobile PC … Continue reading

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Apple users concentrated in few occupations

Apples are disproportionately concentrated in a handful of occupations. Nearly three-fourths (71%) of adults using Apples purchased by employers or in self-employment fall into only five occupational categories: Teacher – 20% Artist/Designer/Performer – 16% Management – 16% Clerical – 13% … Continue reading

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Digital TV Conversion Delay Will Benefit Many

As MetaFacts reported last year in our Analog TV Converter Profile Report, most Analog TV Converters have gone and are going into the hands of consumers who already are subscribing to pay television. Today’s announcement that Congress has approved a delay … Continue reading

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