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Holiday Tech Wish Lists Reveal PlayStation 3 and High-Definition TVs as Top Choices

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In a web poll conducted by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) in 2006, a total of 954 respondents revealed their holiday tech wish lists. The results showed that new video game consoles and high-definition and plasma TVs are at the top of many lists. The PlayStation 3, scheduled to hit stores that week, topped the list with 21.1% of respondents selecting it as their top choice. High-definition, LCD and plasma TVs came in second with 18.1% of the vote. Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox 360 game console was selected by 10.2% of respondents.

Key Takeaways:

  • The PlayStation 3 was the top choice of holiday tech wish lists, selected by 21.1% of respondents.
  • High-definition, LCD and plasma TVs were the second most popular choice, selected by 18.1% of poll participants.
  • Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox 360 game console was selected by 10.2% of web poll respondents.
  • Digital cameras, smart phones/personal digital assistants, and MP3/digital music players were also popular on holiday wish lists.
  • The poll highlighted the growing complexity in the installation, use, and maintenance of high-tech toys, particularly in multi-room networked entertainment configurations and home control systems.
  • CompTIA and the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) have announced a new professional certification for individuals working in the growing field of home technology integration, the CEA-CompTIA Digital Home Technology Integrator+.

Statistics:

  • 21.1% of respondents selected the PlayStation 3 as their top choice.
  • 18.1% of poll participants selected high-definition, LCD and plasma TVs as their top choice.
  • 10.2% of respondents selected the Xbox 360 game console.
  • Online poll was conducted between October 19 and November 14.
  • Approximately 954 respondents participated in the poll.

Sources:

  • CompTIA web poll results.
  • Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) press release.
  • About CompTIA on www.comptia.org.
  • CompTIA initiates extend to areas such as convergence technologies, electronic commerce, information security, IT services, public policy, skills development, and software.

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