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I have to giggle

LilacTree — Sun, 13 Dec 2015 15:30:25 GMT

Many predicted "the end of the laptop" when the Apple iPad came out. Today's TSV (12/13/15) looks like a scaled down version of a laptop to me !!

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GCR18 — Sun, 13 Dec 2015 16:04:18 GMT

It is. Cell phones are getting bigger, so I don't think lap tops are going away. People want bigger screens.

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millieshops — Sun, 13 Dec 2015 16:09:33 GMT

@GCR18I can't imagine using my tablet to do some of the tasks I do on my laptop. I love the ease of the bigger screen.

I get that some people live with their phones and tablets, carry themn everywhere they go, use them every hour of the day.

That's not me and I just can't imagine it ever will be me. In fact, should I ever end my snowbird life and land in one nest, I expect to buy a desktop with the biggest screen I can afford at the time unless someone else suddenly becomes responsible for my financial life.

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Winkk — Sun, 13 Dec 2015 16:45:09 GMT

I use my tablet a lot but I won't give up my laptop. I like having the bigger screen on some of the things I do.

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LilacTree — Sun, 13 Dec 2015 17:01:21 GMT

@millieshops wrote:
@GCR18I can't imagine using my tablet to do some of the tasks I do on my laptop. I love the ease of the bigger screen.

I get that some people live with their phones and tablets, carry themn everywhere they go, use them every hour of the day.

That's not me and I just can't imagine it ever will be me. In fact, should I ever end my snowbird life and land in one nest, I expect to buy a desktop with the biggest screen I can afford at the time unless someone else suddenly becomes responsible for my financial life.

I have a desktop. Tried laptops for a while, but I am also a desktop gal. And forget tablets. Comcast sent me one free (I have no idea why) and I gave it to one of my daughters.

I have a flip phone that I use to answer text messages and for emergencies only.

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Peaches McPhee — Sun, 13 Dec 2015 19:26:20 GMT

It would be very difficult to function in an office/work setting without a laptop. Spreadsheets, presentations, newsletters, flyers, databases. Possible on a tablet, but good luck having any sort of productivity.

I use a tablet for fun and a laptop for work.

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Serenity-Now — Sun, 13 Dec 2015 22:46:44 GMT

@GCR18, I know I would rather use myiPad than my iPhone. I know that makes me sound like a spoiled techie brat, but I do prefer a bigger screen to work with!

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GCR18 — Sun, 13 Dec 2015 22:59:04 GMT

@SerenityNowMyndi wrote:
@GCR18, I know I would rather use myiPad than my iPhone. I know that makes me sound like a spoiled techie brat, but I do prefer a bigger screen to work with!

@serenitynowmyndi

I only use the phone to talk or text. I prefer a bigger screen for the internet or gaming.

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January121 — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 00:10:40 GMT

I have an IPad air and a laptop ..... I use the IPad Air more than the laptop but, I would never give up my laptop ... I could never do spreadsheets etc., on the IPad Air!!

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gardenman — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 00:46:58 GMT

The latest prediction from the futurists is that artificial intelligence based devices will replace smartphones, tablets and laptops in the near future. They're pointing to Amazon's Echo as the precursor of the future. Your television screen or whatever display is in sight will display information if required, or the device will simply tell you the answer. I suspect they may be right this time around.

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Susan-QVC — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 04:31:40 GMT

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glb613 — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 11:02:08 GMT

@Alsee wrote:
Laptops aren't going anywhere for a very long time. What a stupid thing to say.

Desktops aren't either. People need to think outside their own use before making such statements. I have a desktop, notebook, tablet and smart phone and I use them all under different circumstances. Gone are the days when you only have one type of computer.

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Kachina624 — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 22:08:19 GMT

I've used pads the last 4 years and will never go back to a computer. I hold it in my palm (with a holder) and kick back in my recliner very comfortably. There is nothing I need to do that I can't do on my pad.

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MoJoV — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 06:04:55 GMT

I have a laptop and a Kindle Fire....the ease of use of my Kindle has just about replaced my use of my laptop. Once you start using these tablets its hard to give up the convenience of them. But I'm certainly not giving up my laptop.

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Serenity-Now — Thu, 17 Dec 2015 02:17:21 GMT

@GCR18, me too. When I want to send a long email message, don't force me to use a tiny phone screen to type out a long txt msg...ugh!

When I want to play an MMORPG, don't make me try to use my phone or ipad. I need the power of a computer, thank you very much!

They all have their best uses.