Subj : Re: Intel: Once mighty, now falling?
To   : Nightfox
From : StormTrooper
Date : Wed Jun 04 2025 01:07 pm

Ni> Some of these things could be done with a tablet or phone too, but I
Ni> think it can often simply be easier on a desktop PC or laptop, with a
Ni> physical keyboard and bigger screen. I already have a work laptop
Ni> provided by my employer, so all the stuff I do on my PC at home is for
Ni> myself. I feel like having a desktop or laptop is as essential as any
Ni> other household item.  But I guess I may be in the minority..

I think you're mixing your personal preferences with generalisations there. While I too will never trade in my pooty, there's a whole generation out there that pretty much haven't touched a PC .. schools work on tablets, the entire course is on tablet not a book in sight let alone a PC.   And while I too might like looking at photos on a bigger screen, there's plenty and the rest of my family would be among them, that just never go near one.  Only time I see anyone is when they want to print something.  I have a decent printer, but she's not wifi or phone friendly :)

ST

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