http://money.cnn.com/2011/02/09/technology/smartphones_eclipse_pcs/index.htm
This article from CNN, discusses the shift from computer sales to the exponential growth of smart phone sales. Now with the technology of the smart phone, it is able to do all the things a computer can for the most part. Even with the 4G internet, we are able to watch youtube videos and check our Facebook faster.
Is this necessary? First with the laptop we were able to transport our computers with us wherever. Now our smart phones allow for a more convenient way for us to enjoy the internet. Is it a constant need for us to be updated and plugged in all the time?
I think it is an interesting question. Will more and more people stop buying computers and replace them completely with cell phones and tablets? I think this is probably going to happen. What do we lose from this transition. While a lot of these devices are good for consuming content, they seem to be pretty limited in terms of producing content. Might the choice between the computer and the less powerful mobile option define a boundary between those who wish to solely consume and those who want to create?
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