Topic: Millions of gadgets unused in Britain

[Clive]

Over half of Brits have abandoned gadgets because they don't know how to use them properly, according to a survey from BT Home IT Support.

Seventy-one per cent of Brits admitted they have up to 10 gadgets lying unused around the home.

The total tally of neglected and misused gadgets is up to 190 million.

According to the survey, 94 per cent of people who experience problems with their home IT are too scared or proud to seek expert help.

Over 80 per cent of those who have a problem try to fix it themselves, or ask family and friends for advice.

Men look after their gadgets more carefully than women, the survey found, with 57 per cent cleaning their computer once a month. Only 42 per cent of women clean their PC as regularly.

[Simon]

I've got loads, but not because I don't know how to use them.  I either get bored, they're crap, or a newer model comes out!