Americans Spend More Time With PCs Than Spouses

Don't say to the love of your life, "Either that computer goes or I do!" You'll be packing your bags, according to a new survey by Kelton Research.

Sixty-five percent of Americans polled said they spend more time with their home computer than their spouse or significant other.

But sadly, folks who have chosen a computer over their human companion don't seem to be getting much satisfaction.

Most survey respondents--a whopping 84 percent--said they were more dependent on their home computer now than three years ago, but that they had experienced computer trouble an average of eight times in those three years, and estimated they wasted 12 hours per month due to computer problems.

And on a tragic note, 52 percent of those surveyed said that their computer woes leave them feeling angry, sad, or alienated.

Thanks to Steven Schwankert of the IDG New Service for the heads up.

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Could you folks please at least pretend to be "major league" and cite the studies and reports you indirectly and unclearly reference via dropping the names of news clearing house clerks as opposed to the actual study or report?

Would it truly be too challenging for you to list the actual source citations? Even blogs like Engadget or Gizmodo can do that. What is it with you? Not enough resources? Perhaps you could contract out with Engadget as opposed to IDG for news. It'd certainly be more timely and better referenced.

crescentdave

January 28, 2007

12:20 AM PT

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