Americans 'Need' Their Gadgets

Follow us:WhatsappFacebookTwitterTelegram.cls-1{fill:#4d4d4d;}.cls-2{fill:#fff;}Google NewsPersonal computers, cell phones and high-speed internet are considered essential to getting by for millions of Americans who are showing early signs of addiction to the next wave of high-tech toys, an AP-Ipsos poll found.

The latest wave includes MP3 players like iPods — popular with everyone from the kid next door to President Bush — high-definition television and digital video recorders like TiVo.

Some people freely admit to being high-tech junkies.first published:December 24, 2005, 14:30 ISTlast updated:December 24, 2005, 14:30 IST
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