2. Online Activities – PewInternet.org Activity % of internet users Last Asked Use a search engine to find information 87 May-10 Search for a map or driving directions 86 Dec-06 Look for health/medical info~ 83 Dec-08 Look for info on a hobby or interest 83 Feb-07 Look for information online about a service or product you are thinking of buying* 81 Sep-07 Get news 75 May-10 Search for info about someone you know or might meet* 69 Sept-09 Buy a product 72 May-10 Buy or make a reservation for travel 66 May-10 Look for "how-to," "do-it-yourself" or repair information 59 Aug-08 Look up phone number or address 54 Feb-04 Get news or information about sports 52 May-10