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Lots of smart people here so I am curious. My intent isn't to debate the decline of PCs **, nor the merits of Apple vs Windows (that's another thread).
What's your "post-PC" plan, when your current desktop/laptop dies? Reading the background below may not be necessary.
With my 6 year old HDD (and PC) on it's last legs, I am forced to act very soon. I don't want the headache of replacing a primary HDD, if I did I'd still have a slow PC and who knows what'll fail next (power supply, motherboard).
I find I use my iPad about 80% of the time, but I still use a desktop to:
My primary needs come down to internet access, storage and a large screen.
Now I am thinking my needs could be met with my iPad, a $500 desktop and a $100 streaming device (plus mirroring my iPad). I'd have secure storage (still not comfy with putting everything in the cloud) and I could use the TV for the visual stuff (larger than my desktop monitor). I'm convinced 5-6 years from now, the desktop PC will be even less useful for consumers.
** I realize their will still be high powered desktops for gamers, software developers, heavy video/photo editing multitaskers and some business uses - but for most home users mobile devices will be all they need at some point.
What's your "post-PC" plan, when your current desktop/laptop dies? Reading the background below may not be necessary.
With my 6 year old HDD (and PC) on it's last legs, I am forced to act very soon. I don't want the headache of replacing a primary HDD, if I did I'd still have a slow PC and who knows what'll fail next (power supply, motherboard).
I find I use my iPad about 80% of the time, but I still use a desktop to:
- Store music, videos, pictures, eBooks
- Create word docs, spreadsheets and presentations
- Surf the web and handle email
- Watch videos, mostly YouTube & Vimeo but others
- Light photo and video editing
- No gaming
My primary needs come down to internet access, storage and a large screen.
Now I am thinking my needs could be met with my iPad, a $500 desktop and a $100 streaming device (plus mirroring my iPad). I'd have secure storage (still not comfy with putting everything in the cloud) and I could use the TV for the visual stuff (larger than my desktop monitor). I'm convinced 5-6 years from now, the desktop PC will be even less useful for consumers.
** I realize their will still be high powered desktops for gamers, software developers, heavy video/photo editing multitaskers and some business uses - but for most home users mobile devices will be all they need at some point.
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