Other When will iPhone replace desktop / laptop?

[akash.nu]

I live in Blaenau Gwent and there are ‘apparently’ poor people driving round in brand new BMW’s/Mercs/Audi’s Range Rovers yet don’t own their own houses or have the latest smartphone. It’s all about whether these people find it a trendy accessory I suppose. This is why I find it hilarious when people think phones and tech are selective to richer areas as in this day and age it’s pretty easy to buy tech on HP if you really must have it.

I agree that it’s hilarious for people to think that tech / smartphones are for rich people. I’m saying when you say the iPhone XS series has been priced higher for an “average” consumer, it matters where you’re pulling that average from. That’s all.

 

[The-Real-Deal82]

I agree that it’s hilarious for people to think that tech / smartphones are for rich people. I’m saying when you say the iPhone XS series has been priced higher for an “average” consumer, it matters where you’re pulling that average from. That’s all.

Yeah I wasn’t really meaning ‘Rich people’ as such as most people in London aren’t rich, just live in an expensive part of the country. Disposable income is perhaps less with higher outgoings on average but maybe it’s trendier there for the smaller things like smartphones?

 

[Hernan4651]

It could replace a laptop , depending on your use , of course.
I am developer and it's impossible for an IOS device to replace my Windows laptop.

But if you dream of a new environment to replace actual Windows 10 Apps or Programs, remember that you would be a beta tester for a couple a years.
For me it's non-viable with this kind of uses

But for my parents? Sure, a calculator could replace it xD

 

[pika2000]

The problem with people from developed countries is that they think whatever new device they have should be the traditional computer.

Jump into emerging markets, and you will see people using smartphones and iPhones as their computer, many even first computer. They do emails, mobile banking, photo editing, and even run their business using their smartphones. And unlike traditional computers, these smartphones are always connected and in their pocket.

So yeah, smartphones already replace traditional desktop/laptops for some people.

 

[44267547]

I’m saying if someone is able to buy a luxury device then they can afford to have a laptop, don’t you think?

You’re definitely on a different tangent. What are you classifying as luxury in price point? Do you think the SE is a luxury device, say compared to a MacBook Pro? Or what about a $200.00 Android phone that is somewhat the common denominator ‘Smart phone’ in countries like India?

Point that I think you’re over-sighting, emerging markets don’t likely have the luxury of owning both devices (A pricey Laptop And a flagship smartphone), they revert to using _one_ device, which is from their smart phone for most of their workflow and communication. The smart phone *is* their main device for said reasons.

 

[Greenmeenie]

Never. You can't seriously think that a tiny phone can replace a massive desktop with a full fledged operating system.

Don’t be so sure. Back in the 60s/70s it use to take a room full of computers to do what can be done on an iPhone that now fits in your pocket.

 

[akash.nu]

You’re definitely on a different tangent. What are you classifying as luxury in price point? Do you think the SE is a luxury device, say compared to a MacBook Pro? Or what about a $200.00 Android phone that is somewhat the common denominator ‘Smart phone’ in countries like India?

Point that I think you’re over-sighting, emerging markets don’t likely have the luxury of owning both devices (A pricey Laptop And a flagship smartphone), they revert to using _one_ device, which is from their smart phone for most of their workflow and communication. The smart phone *is* their main device for said reasons.

I agree with what you’re saying but apple doesn’t typically target that market though. As you said owning an iPhone in countries like India is classed as luxury. I’m just saying that whoever is able to buy an iPhone is also able to buy a laptop. So this - one device for everything - logic doesn’t work with iPhone owners. Especially given the fact that typically in these countries you can’t buy an iPhone on contract / instalments etc.

 

[dazz87]

Never

 

[cornerexit]

Nobody wants this because they would rather keep their phone at their side. Same reason connecting your phone to the TV sucks. Takes away your baby. Phone time while simultaneously enjoying the big screen is a national pastime.

Not for me. When I see idiots in the movie theaters jacking with their phones I get them kicked out. It’s my national past time

 

[Hoff]

Don’t be so sure. Back in the 60s/70s it use to take a room full of computers to do what can be done on an iPhone that now fits in your pocket.

That room full of computers couldn't EVEN do what an iPhone that fits in your pocket can do right now.

 

[44267547]

That room full of computers couldn't EVEN do what an iPhone that fits in your pocket can do right now.

I like your analogy. My computer 10 years ago isn’t nearly as powerful or capable as my iPhone today is. Yes I understand, computers can run certain programs or perform tasks smart phones cannot, but smart phones generally have simplified achieving the same results for some things you can do on a computer, And at a much more convenient and faster rate.

 

[The-Real-Deal82]

I think the answer is if you are a basic computer user then a smartphone will be able to replicate certain tasks. In fact we probably all use our phones for sending emails and modifying documents. For those of us who use very demanding programs though, no an iPhone could never do it. Even an Apple Mac can’t do what I need to do!! lol

 

[M33-1]

When they support a mouse...then I’ll switch.