Anyone using iPhone as their main computer?

[geta]

NO.

iPhones and tablets can’t replace my computer, its nice extension, but not a replacement.
The phones these days are powerful, but end of the day its a mobile device in my pocket for quick excess on the go (info, searching and reading), phone calls (yes, some still using it as a phone), messaging. reminders, todo lists & quick notes. For anything else I got my Macs for.

Based on some of the answers here, no wonder Apple focusing on iOS devices for mainstream consumption usage, instead of real PRO machines…

 

[M. Gustave]

Based on some of the answers here, no wonder Apple focusing on iOS devices for mainstream consumption usage, instead of real PRO machines…

You seem to have missed the point of this thread. We're not talking about "consumption usage".

Besides, one could just as easily use a MacBook Pro as a "consumption device", and many probably do. Every Mac owner isn't churning out novels, 3D models, or calculating satellite orbits.

 

[ucfgrad93]

Yeah, my 3 year old daughters do If you can use an iOS device (be it iPad, any size, or iPhone) as your main and only computer, your computing needs are very rudimentary.

Agreed. I could never use my iPhone as my main computer.

 

[janeauburn]

When I travel, I do. Pair it with the Apple wireless keyboard.

 

[Newtons Apple]

Any one who could use their iPhone as their main computer did not really need a computer to begin with.

 

[C DM]

Any one who could use their iPhone as their main computer did not really need a computer to begin with.

What did they need?

 

[Newtons Apple]

What did they need?

Just their phone or tablet.

Also, I do not consider my ipads to be computers

 

[C DM]

Just their phone or tablet.

Also, I do not consider my ipads to be computers

I guess it depends on what's seen as a computer, as well as what someone might use one for. For example, a 286 PC computer that could just run some basic things can't do even half the stuff a smartphone or a tablet can do these days, but was and still is called a computer.

 

[Newtons Apple]

I guess it depends on what's seen as a computer, as well as what someone might use one for. For example, a 286 PC computer that could just run some basic things can't do even half the stuff a smartphone or a tablet can do these days, but was and still is called a computer.

Sorry but it needs a proper filing system but most important is my iPhone and iPad do not do full AutoCad and Quickbooks networked at my office. For me the iPhone is a great communication device that allows me to get out of the office while the iPad does most of the Internet play. Apple could have allowed the iPad to do so much more but then we need to protect the MacBook territory.

Each has their own place for me and it all works great.

 

[BeeGood]

For my own personal use, I use my iPhone for well north of 90% of my computing tasks.

For work? Not a chance I could make that work. I need a laptop or a desktop.
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Based on some of the answers here, no wonder Apple focusing on iOS devices for mainstream consumption usage, instead of real PRO machines…

I think there will always be a place for powerful desktops and laptops, but the reality is that the majority of people don't need them nearly as much as they need their mobile devices. I think that's a good thing.

 

[Danoc]

Any one who could use their iPhone as their main computer did not really need a computer to begin with.

If you need a truck to carry wood for your living, fine, but don't assume everyone else does.

 

[rillrill]

I did have an iPhone 6s Plus for a few months as my main device, but I started picking up my old 2009 MacBook solely for a bigger screen. Then I got an iPad Air 2 and ditched the old mac. I think if the iPhone plus series was lighter and had a bigger screen with no bezels, like 6-6.5"s, maybe i wouldn't need two devices...but for now I enjoy both. The iPad is still my favorite Apple device since the iPhone 4. It's weight to size ratio and balance is almost perfect. Still, the dream of one device exists for many.

 

[M. Gustave]

Any one who could use their iPhone as their main computer did not really need a computer to begin with.

This is used so often here it's now a cliché. Problem is it's nonsensical. You're literally saying, "Anyone who doesn't need a computer, didn't need a computer."

 

[44267547]

I think it really varies on requirements and needs. But my iPad and 7 Plus can complete most of my tasks at hand. Several years ago, I would have said differently.

 

[Newtons Apple]

If you need a truck to carry wood for your living, fine, but don't assume everyone else does.

Well that was profound.

 

[Danoc]

One day, people will have to recognize the quality of work developers do for mobile apps or engineers do for mobile hardware.

We are at the crossroad. There won't be differences between mobile and desktop.

 

[Newtons Apple]

One day, people will have to recognize the quality of work developers do for mobile apps or engineers do for mobile hardware.

We are at the crossroad. There won't be differences between mobile and desktop.

What I notice now is the lack of quality. Too many apps rushed to market so the poor slobs that buy them first can help finish what they started.