What can a PC do that a smartphone can’t? Today, many users can do most of their Internet tasks right on their phones. Smartphones provide easy and convenient access to email, websites, and services like Facebook and Twitter. Even banking can now through your phone with a high degree of security. The question then is, what can a PC do that a smartphone can’t?
The main thing a computer gives you over a smartphone is a full-size keyboard for comfortable typing and a much larger screen. If you do not type a lot or play big PC games then a big keyboard may not be necessary for you to get things done online. Phones have gotten bigger but there is no replacement for a large screen at a comfortable viewing distance. If you need a bigger screen but not a keyboard then a tablet might be a better device yet than either a smartphone or a PC.
A 10″ Android tablet cost maybe $150 – $300 and works great for everything that doesn’t specifically require a full computer setup (or Windows). Many have a cell network card that give Internet access and make the tablet a giant smartphone.
The other thing that a full computer allows for is expansion and installing high performance components for heavy lifting like gaming, rendering, video editing, and engineering. Laptops are not generally upgrade-able but properly configured can be fully functional doing the heavy tasks listed above, again with a larger screen and keyboard.
It is all about what you need to do and the tools that best fit your needs. Many of us “need” a smartphone and a computer, others may find they can do all they need on their phone. Your mileage may vary.
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