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Smartphones to replace computers soon
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SaltyDawg
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Well, well, well, the experts are saying there were lower than expected pc sales over the last 3 months and they expect that to continue:
https://www.pcworld.com/article/216...ipad_yet_for_slowing_pc_sales.html?tk=twt_pcw
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https://www.pcworld.com/article/216...ipad_yet_for_slowing_pc_sales.html?tk=twt_pcw
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I would blame the economy before I try to blame IPads.... and it really says nothing about smartphones.
Even if it did, I would not do my work on a smartphone. If anything I am looking for a bigger screen to do my work.
There needs to be much more capability, and more options to go with smartphones before it will start to cut into computer sales.
I would think the smartphone would cut into portable gaming system sales before it cuts into computers.
SaltyDawg
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Did you read the first post in this thread and watch the video it linked to?
Please do so and then post again. Would you still buy a computer if you owned that phone?
The general consensus from all the naysayers seems to be that smartphones will outsell computers (and even most average home computer users will own a smartphone). And if smartphones are able to replace computers as soon as this year (as the one in the first post does) then I am looking for a reason the average person would buy a computer anyway (assuming they already own a smartphone at least as capable as the one in the first post- which all smartphones will be by next year).
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Gyp Rosetti
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I'm sorry, how does this prove that pc's will be obsolete in four years?
Well, well, well, the experts are saying there were lower than expected Christmas retail sales last month.
Smartphones will replace Christmas within 4 years. Book it.
Smartphones will replace Christmas within 4 years. Book it.
so outsell equals replace?
interesting....
interesting....
Yup. Just like Big Macs have been outselling Whoppers for decades. Replacement will occur at any time now.
Did you even READ the link??
SaltyDawg
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I thought you were following along and insulted when I tried to bring you up to speed?
Here it is in a nutshell...
Nobody can tell me why they would still buy a laptop if they already owned the phone in the first post. A couple people gave reasons that indicated they did not fully understand (such as KEK when he thought the dock was an actual laptop, and the people taking about 2" screens).
Assuming all future smartphones are equal to that one or better (which they will be next year), and assuming smartphones are outselling computers in 2 or 3 years, that would mean just about every average computer user has a smartphone equal to or better than the one in the first post at least a year before my 4 year prediction.
So if everyone has a smartphone of that caliber, why would they continue to buy a pc?
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Maybe some people prefer laptops. Maybe some people prefer to keep various functions separate from each other.
I think most people will still have more than one device. A phone for calling, texting, and a few other functions and some sort of a computer for work/school functions. That is my prediction for the next four years.
Salty, you're the one who keeps missing the points of anyone who doesn't have the same opinion as you.
Besides, you and TIS never answered my question about tablets and how you would categorize them. To me, they're more like a laptop than a phone, plain and simple. At any rate, I still say most folks will keep two devices.
Have you given up your laptop/desktop? Simple question - yes or no?
I think most people will still have more than one device. A phone for calling, texting, and a few other functions and some sort of a computer for work/school functions. That is my prediction for the next four years.
Salty, you're the one who keeps missing the points of anyone who doesn't have the same opinion as you.
Besides, you and TIS never answered my question about tablets and how you would categorize them. To me, they're more like a laptop than a phone, plain and simple. At any rate, I still say most folks will keep two devices.
Have you given up your laptop/desktop? Simple question - yes or no?
Gyp Rosetti
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That's interesting. I gave you reasons like people prefer having options and convenience (I really wouldn't feel like plugging the phone into the laptop, excuse me laptop docking station, or carrying everything with me where ever I go for it to be fully functioning) but you're as usual choosing to ignore rationale reasons. Reasons many human beings will have.