While the majority, 58 percent, would still choose a good night's sleep over entertainment, the findings are indicative of Americans' growing dependency on home electronics as a household necessity.
In the online survey conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs, 1,006 adults ages 18 and older were asked, "Which would you give up last: Your bed, your computer or your TV?"
Fifty-eight percent said they would give up their bed last, 28 percent said they would give up their computer last, while 14 percent said they would give up with TV last.
Consumers being most attached to their television sets might be a coup for network TV and cable providers who might be concerned the Internet is taking away their business.
Still, consumers' growing love affairs with their computers is apparent.
Of adults under 35 years old, 35 percent said they would choose their computer over their TV or bed.
Also partial to their computers were non-married men and women -- 34 percent of non-married people chose to give up their computer last, while only 23 percent of married men and women would do the same.
Older consumers, who typically aren't as tech savvy, had fewer problems with the idea of going computer-free -- only about 21 percent of them said they would be least willing to part with their computers.
"While we hope that no one ever has to make this difficult choice, the reality is that many are struggling in these economic times to afford each of these basic household items. One might think that a computer and a TV isn't a necessity, but for children in school, access to computers is a must, and for the average household making under $50,000 a year, a TV is the major source of entertainment," said Mark Rudnick, Aaron's, Inc. Vice President of Marketing.
Aaron's, a company that leases furniture, electronics, appliances and computers to consumers, conducted the survey this month as part of the their ongoing efforts to know and understand its customers and their preferences.
