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Old 24th January 2007, 13:38   #1
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Default Americans spend more time with PC than spouse

While one may argue that a computer doesn't talk back, disagree, or rub one the wrong way as we're sure just about everyone's spouse / SO definitely can, you must have somehow avoided the BSOD, kernel error, 404, clicking HDD, invalid drivers, and the host of other "cyber stresses" that can elicit all sorts of rage and frustration. A recent survey conducted by Kelton Research discovered that a majority of Americans (52-percent) said their "most recent experience with a computer problem provoked emotions such as anger, sadness or alienation," yet a whopping 65-percent of these same folks spend more time with their beloved computer than their own spouse.

http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/23/s...c-than-spouse/
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They spend equal amount of time on their PC, motorcycle, boat, car(s) and spouse on average; only the first 4 don't talk back.
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