The provided table compares the percentage of households in a city owning four different types of technology between 2010 and 2020. Overall, there was a significant shift in consumer preference from fixed desktop computers toward portable devices, such as smartphones and tablets, over the decade.
In 2010, desktop computers were the most popular choice, with 70% of households owning one. In contrast, ownership of laptops and smartphones stood at 30% and 20% respectively, while tablets were the least common, at only 10%.
By 2020, the trend had reversed. Smartphone ownership skyrocketed to 80%, making it the most common device. Laptop ownership also doubled to 60%, and the proportion of households with tablets saw an impressive fivefold increase to 50%. Meanwhile, desktop computer ownership experienced a notable decline, dropping from 70% to 40%.
