Band 7+: The table provides data on the proportion of households in New Zealand owning electronic goods in 1998 and 2002. Provide an overview of the information by identifying and describing the key details, and include comparisons where appropriate.

The table illustrates details about the changes in the percentage of households in New Zealand owning electronic products between 1998 and 2002.

Overall, it is apparent that there were rises in color TV, computer, cell phone, dishwasher, and digital camera, while fall was seen in video recorders. Additionally, the washing machine remained stable, and had by far the popular figure throughout.

Looking first at electronic goods with substantial data, the figure for computers commenced at about 50%, after which it grew dramatically to 78% in 2002. In terms of cell phones, there were only 20% in 1998, followed by a sharp increase, which surged to 80% in the final year. Similarly, dishwashers and digital cameras began the period with figures of 18% and 2%, and then soared to 55% and 39% in that order.

Turning next to products with modest figures, the data for washing machines initially peaked at 98%, and then experienced a period of stability. Color TVs commenced at 95% in 1998, before ending at a slightly higher point than its opening level. In contrast, the figure for video reorders was initially about 75%, after which it declined to 60% in 2002.