On Wed, 21 Dec 2016 09:58:51 -0500, "Mayayana"
wrote:

"Nomen Nescio" wrote

| So, despite their becoming more popular as a basic computer for many
| people, I personally think they are a very poor choice. I think a
| laptop should only be for traveling.

| Basically this thread comes down to the fact that you can't teach
| new tricks to an old dog.
|

He's learned to use a cellphone to check email
when he travels. So where's the resistance to new
tricks? He just doesn't find that he needs to carry
a laptop.

Just because marketing-fueled news tells you
the latest fad that doesn't mean you need to
buy all of those latest gadgets. Does it really make
sense to catalogue how many steps you take in a
day with a $300 watch? Why? Do you really need to
check Facebook while crossing city streets? Why?
Is it hip to walk into trees or get run over while
tech-diddling?

There's nothing clever or cutting edge about the
general trend toward people never being where
they are. It's nothing more or less than a widespread
addiction to high-tech pacifiers, for people too
embarassed to twiddle their thumbs and too restless
to sit still. Ditto for college students writing papers
on dorm room sofas or in Starbucks. They don't do
that because it's a good way to work. They're simply
restless.

Beautifully stated. May I quote you in my blog? (If no, I will
do my own treatment. If yes, do you want to be credited? If so, what
form?)

Sincerely,

Gene Wirchenko