High-Tech Devices Are Part Of Life For Teens

Saturday, March 1, 2008

High-Tech Devices Are Part Of Life For Teens (NAPSA)—Today’s teens are plugged into a wide rangeof hightech products—and experts say that’s a good thing. Studies show that young peo- diqilal Org Powered By oS CEA. ‘Consumer Bectranis Association ple rely on consumerelectronic products, such as computers, cell phones and MP3players, that can maketheir lives easier. According to new research released by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), teens say technology helps them keep in touch with friends and family. In fact, three-quarters of teens said they do not spend less time with people because of technology. The research also shows that the average teen expects to spend around $300 on consumerelectronic (CE) devices in the next six months. Teens are well versed in a number of these products and spend approximately four hours per school day devoted to technology-related activities. “Teens are comfortable with technology and value the improvements technology makes in their lives,” said Steve Koenig, CEA’s director of industry analysis. When asked how they spend their day, nearly half of teens said that their activities were driven by @ Teens say technology helps them keep in touch with friends and family. Research showsthat cell phones are their most popular device. since 2006, and teens are access- ing music through online sources such as YouTube (47 percent). A quarter of teens expect to purchase a new cell phone within the next six months, makingit teens’ most popular consumerelec- tronics product. When asked to choose only onepiece of technology to use for an entire day, teens chose cell phones mostoften. Teens also use their phones for texting (70 percent) and over onethird of a teen’s cell phoneactivities are spent accessing and creat- ing content. Based on teens’ current cell phone use and interest in more-advanced features, experts say more teens are likely to own smartphones. Looking at what products technology. Four of their five top teens want, an upgraded cell with listening to music as the most popular activity amongteens. Purchasing (58 percent), borrowing (56 percent) or receiving a CD (52 percent) as a gift arestill the primary sources from which teens get music, with online stores ticket items, such as computers/laptops, video gaming systems and digital cameras, would probably make popular gifts for the holiday season. activities were technology driven, (51 percent) being a fourth source. Purchasing music through online stores has increased 10 percent phone—or a smartphone—and an MP3 player wereat the top of their list. Additionally, higher For tips on how to select a con- sumer electronics device, visit www.DigitalTips.org.

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