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Stereotype debunked: women buy more technology than men

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Women are more likely than men to purchase tablets, laptops and smartphones – three out of the four top consumer electronics categories, according to a new study.

Retailer HSN asked 2,000 consumers, ages 18 and older about their buying habits in the consumer tech space. The study, which was conducted in late 2011, asked men and women which products they intend to buy before January 1, 2012.

Women expressed more interest in tablets (18%), laptops (20%) and smartphones (20%). Only 15% of men planned to buy a tablet, while 14% sought a laptop and 17% intended to buy a smartphone.

The only category in which men surpassed female interest was flat screen LCD TVs, with men (19%) favoring the sets over women (17%). via Mashable

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