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Do you think smartphones have become more popular than computers( laptops) when it comes to internet usage?

I still prefer a laptop.
ArishMell · 70-79, M
There is of course the option of having both 'phone and a computer of some sort - be it desktop, lap-top or tablet - depending on the individual owner's intended purposes, and how physically easy or convenient he or she finds them for those purposes.

If you need a decently-sized screen for large web-sites, for watching videos, and for serious applications like spreadsheets, CAD and photo-editing, it's hard to see what use a "smart"-'phone would be. On the other hand the 'phone is portable, just about small enough to fit a cagoule pocket or a handbag, so useful if you really need use the Internet away from home in situations unsuited to a lap-top.

So perhaps we should not question supposed "popularity" (basically, mere fashion) based on sweeping assumptions and mere sales figures, but on genuine purpose and value for the individual user.

Be it a small, basic portable telephone, so-called "smart"-'phone or a desktop computer with large screen and proper keyboard; it is still only a tool selected like any workshop, garden or kitchen tool, for its ability and practicality in a given type of task.
in10RjFox · M
Most definitely for its a palm top that has brought in so many into using computers and internet. I too prefer laptop/ desktop for intense working, but handphones have reduced the pressure from mundane chores of life.
Mooed78 · F
I use my iPhone for mostly everything
Mooed78 · F
@basilfawlty89 yeah I get that…for my university course I have to use my laptop for assignments. But I mean I use my iPhone for most things.
test9876 · 56-60, M
@Mooed78 you still use the laptop for skype? 😛
Mooed78 · F
@test9876 I haven’t used Skype in years.
AdaXI · 41-45, T
Smartphones are more popular now but I still use a laptop, I prefer saying more than ''Hi'' ''HRU?' when talking to people online.😅
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bookerdana · M
I think for most use,phones are winning out but i prefer the laptop
SW-User
I use a tablet most all of the time.....
ravenhill · M
i still use and prefer a desktop.
Wizardry · 46-50, M
IPad or using my phone for internet
smileylovesgaming · 31-35, F
I use a tablet a lot
basilfawlty89 · 31-35, M
They have. Most people access the internet with some kind of smartphone according to statistics.
Trex8181 · 41-45, M
@basilfawlty89 Yeah, I still prefer laptops to smartphones though..

But there's obviously positives to using a smartphone
basilfawlty89 · 31-35, M
@Trex8181 so do I. I have a desktop and a smartphone, but I wanna get a laptop for work as our power is very unstable here.
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