Laptop penetration rates are above 47 percent across each of the main age groups, and highest among those aged 35-54 years. The difference in penetration rate is however quite small across the three younger demographics, reflecting the appeal of laptops for students and professionals alike.
Increasing penetration rate
Laptop computing has come a long way in the past decade, with increased power, battery life, portability and display quality all enhancing the attractiveness of a portable computer over a desktop computer. The penetration rate of the laptop in the United Kingdom reflects this, increasing from 47 percent in 2009, to 63 percent in 2018.
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