Pew Research Center: More Tablets & E-Readers

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A recent survey by the Pew Research Center's Internet Project, conducted from July 18 to September 20, found that the number of Americans ages 16 and older who own tablet computers has grown to 35%, and the share who have e-reading devices has risen to 24%. Overall, 43% of U.S. residents now have a tablet or an e-reader.

The Internet Project study, which was conducted from July 18 to September 20 among 6,224 Americans ages 16 and older include, also discovered that more than half of those in households earning $75,000 or more now have tablets (compared to 25% last year) and 38% have e-readers (up from 19% last year