Wi-Fi More Popular than iPod?
Apple's iPod gets far more buzz, but it's "boring" wireless connectivity that many computer users find more indispensable.
At least that's one of the results of a survey conducted by Kelton Research and sponsored by the Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA) trade association. About eight of 10 surveyed (of the 551 total nationwide) said they would rather give up their iPod than their wireless network. The survey participants were 18 to 64 years old and all had experience with wireless computer technology in their home.
"The number's actually higher than we expected. We were a bit surprised," Karen Hanley, senior marketing director for the Wi-Fi Alliance, told internetnews.com.
Another question in the survey asked how long it took users to set up their wireless home network. The results weren't great; the average length of time was one hour and eight minutes. Still, the WFA framed the results in the best light under the heading: "One Hour for Freedom".
