Do You Really Need A Computer

Jordan2 · ‎03-16-2010

I have a laptop that must be at least 5 years old. I have 2 Kindles, iPad Air, and an iPod Touch. I am currently saving up for a new computer (possibly a MacBook Pro or Air). I read an article from PC Advisor that tablets will out sell laptops &PC's combined in 2015. My question is would my money be better spent with a tablet or a laptop? Really all I do with my laptop is surf the web, watch videos, look up info, etc. I'm not tech savvy and don't have enough information to form an opinion on this. I know those of you that are techies will be able to give me some advice!

millieshops · ‎03-09-2010

I'm not techy either, but I do not plan to have only a tablet and a smartphone. I have both and I have the laptop I'm using right now. Given my old-lady eyesight, I can't imagine being comfortable using my tablet or my phone instead of the laptop. I like the bigger keyboard and the bigger screen and just see no real advantage to giving up those 2 features.

chickenbutt · ‎03-09-2010

I know I do because I don't do computing on a phone or other small, mobile device. Mine are laptops, though, because I do a lot better with laptops than I did with desktops.

I also don't fancy the idea of reading or viewing on a really small screen or typing on a tiny, plinky type of keyboard. I like a full keyboard and I need at least a 15" screen for reading and viewing. I have an old Dell 19" screen upstairs that is hooked up to my office laptop, along with a keyboard and mouse. I also use mouses with all my laptops (marble mouses of course).

But, YMMV. A lot of people now like the smaller devices so the good thing is that there is something for everybody. You will assess what are the best choices for you, just as others do for them. Maybe both!

Moonchilde · ‎05-23-2010

There are tasks that are not able to be done comfortably and easily on a tablet. I don't think that's going to change in the next few years. I have an aged laptop and an iPad, as well as an iPhone and a Kindle. I will be getting a new laptop once the kinks are more worked out of Win 10.

I do a lot of photo editing (lightweight) and store a lot of photos. CAN I do that on my iPad? Yes. But I *prefer* to do it on a laptop. I also prefer to type on a larger keyboard and view some things on a slightly larger screen.

I no longer need cutting edge, however. I will buy up from my current laptop but not that much more up - it would be a waste of money for me. Everyone needs to decide that for themselves. But I don't feel the need to spend what Apple computers cost, no matter how attached I am to my iPad. A PC laptop at half the price is fine for my uses.

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Nuttmeg · ‎03-09-2010

@Jordan2 wrote:
I have a laptop that must be at least 5 years old. I have 2 Kindles, iPad Air, and an iPod Touch. I am currently saving up for a new computer (possibly a MacBook Pro or Air). I read an article from PC Advisor that tablets will out sell laptops &PC's combined in 2015. My question is would my money be better spent with a tablet or a laptop? Really all I do with my laptop is surf the web, watch videos, look up info, etc. I'm not tech savvy and don't have enough information to form an opinion on this. I know those of you that are techies will be able to give me some advice!

I would have a hard time managing without a computer. I collect and play a lot of music. I really like using a desktop computer with a 24" display, and streaming TV content.

I do enjoy using a tablet, but it is not a subsitute for a computer.

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

My husband used his tablet for almost everything for a couple of years, I bought him a MacAirBook and he hasn't picked up the tablet in 6 months. He teases me asking me why I let him use that thing! It's good for games, browsing a little, but not for banking, doing taxes, and things where you need to type like e-mail like a real laptop is--it can do about anything. He reads on a Kindle Fire. Yes, you can get a keyboard for a tablet, but it still isn't a lap top. And the MacAir's are SOOOOOOO light and wonderful!

mima · ‎03-14-2010

I would think you could answer that better than we could. First of all if you have Ipads and kindles, you don't need another "tablet".

Can you picture yourself going without your compuer or laptop and only use your Ipad. If you can, then you don't need a laptop/computer.

I personally want a laptop along with my Kindles. I don't ever want/need a pc for home use again.

circles · ‎03-10-2010

I have two tablets and a laptop....I could never use my tablets to do my banking...paying bills...making copies....they are used for playing games...and reading my e-mail if my computer isn't on...

Meowingkitty · ‎06-19-2010

There are things that take too much effort on an iPad. I just bought an Apple MacBook Pro about a month ago and I find doing taxes, word documents and their version of excel much easier to use than on a pad. I have an old Dell that I am trying to see if it will upgrade to Windows 10. So far no luck. That is why I went with the Apple.

Jordan2 · ‎03-16-2010

Thanks for the replies. I'm going to wait and think about what I'll do. I read that by years end there should be an iPad Air 3 and iPad Mini 3 coming out. I also read Samsung is coming out with a new tablet too. Also I got an email from QVC , the TSV for tomorrow is an HP laptop and printer. I don't remember the details because I knew I wasn't interested. I have a printer that is only a year old that I like. I would rather get a better computer and not a printer I don't need.