A recent survey sponsored by Dell Computer shows that consumers really want their computers and the Internet. The survey polled 1,001 PC users who access the Internet at least once a week. It found that the personal computer and Internet have become an integral part of daily family life, serving as financial planner, entertainer and teacher.
Consumers see the PC and Internet as one tool, one experience.
Not only do consumers want the Internet to help them with their daily chores, they want to use it for learning, communicating, and for having fun. Even if they do use other Internet appliances, nearly 80 percent say their PC will be the primary vehicle for accessing the Internet. Eighty-seven percent agree that the Internet has expanded their knowledge of the world outside their neighborhoods and cities. Families log onto the Internet an average of 11 times each week, the survey found. Survey results were based on interviews done between June 14-28.