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**Chris** · 27-08-2011, 15:34

But arguing that the PC can do things a tablet can't is a bit like arguing that the Fiat 500 is a fad because it can't do what a Range Rover can.

The range rover is a vastly capable machine but those capabilities are wasted on many of those that own one. Many range rover owners would be better off with something smaller, simpler and cheaper. Many people who don't own one, don't suffer from not owning one.

I have a desktop machine - an iMac - but the fact is, since I got my iPad, the Mac is frequently not switched on for a day or two at a time. That's because it is now only switched on when I need the power of a desktop machine, such as the photo editing I did yesterday afternoon, or the website development I've got coming up this week. None of the stuff I've done since last night has needed my desktop. I have dealt with business invoices, bookings and various bits of admin & moderating on here, all from the iPad.

27-08-2011, 15:34	#42
Chris Trollsplatter Cable Forum Team Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: North of Watford Services: Humane elimination of all common Internet pests Posts: 38,567	Re: The day of the PC over? But arguing that the PC can do things a tablet can't is a bit like arguing that the Fiat 500 is a fad because it can't do what a Range Rover can. The range rover is a vastly capable machine but those capabilities are wasted on many of those that own one. Many range rover owners would be better off with something smaller, simpler and cheaper. Many people who don't own one, don't suffer from not owning one. I have a desktop machine - an iMac - but the fact is, since I got my iPad, the Mac is frequently not switched on for a day or two at a time. That's because it is now only switched on when I need the power of a desktop machine, such as the photo editing I did yesterday afternoon, or the website development I've got coming up this week. None of the stuff I've done since last night has needed my desktop. I have dealt with business invoices, bookings and various bits of admin & moderating on here, all from the iPad.