The given line graph illustrates the proportion of households with different types of technological devices and features in the UK over a four-year period, starting from 1997.
Overall, among the five categories of technology surveyed, CD players were the most common in households, maintaining a leading position throughout the period. Furthermore, households showed an upward trend in their interest in all kinds of technology.
In 1997, CD players were used by 60% of households, the highest among the surveyed technologies. This was followed by Computer and DVD player, with the figure standing at around 40% and 28%, respectively. In addition, telephones were used by 20% of households, more than double the percentage of those using the internet.
Afterward, the percentage of households choosing CD players for entertainment significantly increased, peaking at approximately 80% in 2001. This trend was closely followed by telephones, with usage growing to around 76% by the final year. Additionally, the percentage of households using computers, the internet, and DVD players mirrored this trend, increasing to nearly 70%, 60%, and 50%, respectively.