---
"title": "A Closer Look at Gadget Ownership"
"description": "As of early 2012, 88% of American adults have a cell phone, 58% have a desktop computer, 61% have a laptop, 18% own an e-book reader, and 18% have a tablet computer. Here’s a closer look at the demographic breakdown of U.S. adult gadget ownership."
"date": "2012-06-28"
"authors":
  -
    "name": "No Author"
"url": "https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/internet/2012/06/28/a-closer-look-at-gadget-ownership/"
"categories":
  - "Mobile"
  - "Technology Adoption"
---

# A Closer Look at Gadget Ownership

![](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/internet/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/media/Infographics/Trend-Data/April-2012/A-closer-look-at-gadget-ownership.png){.align}

[Click here](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/internet/Static-Pages/Trend-Data-\(Adults\)/Device-Ownership.aspx) for more on gadget ownership