Anyone who pays attention to technology has noticed a dramatic shift toward smart phones and tablets in recent years, and smart phones have now become the most popular form of computers around. The transformation is staggering, and it has changed the Internet and software. This growth has caused some to proclaim that the PC is dying; according to them, everyone will be using tablets and smart phones in the future. Further, technological developments will focus on this new breed of devices instead of traditional computer hardware. Are these prognosticators correct?

– The merits of their argument
Smart devices will undoubtedly become more common in coming years, and many people will use tablets instead of PCs for a number of tasks. In addition, these devices are useful for managing information, reading analyses and even creating certain types of content. Further, the prices of the components that make these devices are dropping, and the low costs of future devices will attract an even larger segment of the market. When it comes to consuming media, smart devices have a major advantage over desktops and laptops.

– Where the argument falls apart
Some activities, however, simply cannot be done on smart devices. No matter how advanced touchscreens and on-screen keyboards become, they cannot match the speed, accuracy and feel of physical keyboards. Those who type documents will continue to use PCs. In addition, touchscreens cannot match the accuracy and reliability of a mouse or track pad. The same components that drive the adoption of smart devices will come to PCs as well. Ultra-thin notebooks are selling well, and touchscreens can easily be installed on a laptop or desktop monitor.

– How will PCs change?
Many of the advances that come to mobile devices will be available on PCs as well. Notebooks have become considerably smaller in recent years, and PCs will be able to rival the portability of laptops while retaining the power of having a full-fledged computer. The slightly larger footprint of laptops will be used to install longer-lasting batteries. With efficient electrical components, users will likely be able to use their PCs longer than tablets. There have been a number of hybrid devices in recent years that function as laptops with removable screens; these platforms will likely cut into the popularity of tablets.

Computers are constantly changing, and the advent of popular smart devices has provided consumers a variety of options that were unavailable in the past. These devices, however, are inherently limited, and there are no technologies on the horizon that will mitigate these disadvantages. It is unwise to bet against PCs, and they will remain the primary devices used to create content for the foreseeable future.

 

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This post was written by James Sweeny, a tech enthusiast.  James is currently researching technology presents for boots.com