The graph below shows the percentage of households with different kinds of technology in the U.S. from 1995 to 1999. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The chart illustrates the popularity of five categories of technology—washing machines, computers, phones, the Internet, and DVD players—in American families between 1995 and 1999.

It is clear that

the adoption rates of almost all household technologies experienced a continuous increase from 1995 to 1999, with phones showing the most dramatic rise

overall

.

Additionally

, the percentage of homes equipped with washing machines remained at the highest levels over the same period. In 1995, about 10%, 18%, 25%, 40%, and 60% of American homes had access to the Internet, telephones, DVD players, computers, and washing machines, respectively. Over the next five years, the popularity of these five appliances all increased, except for DVD Players, which saw a decline from around 25% in 1995 to approximately 15% by 1996.

Moreover

, washing appliances continued to be the most prevalent in American households throughout the five-year period.

In contrast

, the percentage of homes with telephones exhibited the most significant increase, surging by roughly 57%, from 18% in 1995 to 75% by 1999.