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Originally Posted by GhostHawk
While I don't consider myself "average" I'd never even consider trading my desktop computer for an ipad. The enthusiast can still build a desktop for less then the cost of a tricked out Ipad, and it will blow the ipad out of the water as far as computing power is concerned.
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That is apples and oranges. They are not performing the same function.
Yes the desktop is much more versatile and powerful. Bit less portable though?
People might well trade a netbook for an iPad though.
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So while the ipad may be a hit with some people, I think it is more of a phase than anything.
Mobility is not everything.
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I think if you were to look at the proportion of desktop to laptop sales now vs 5 years ago and 10 years ago, mobility seems to be pretty important.