The Computer Triad: Why Tablets Won't Replace Laptops and PCs.

With each new release of the iPad, and the iPadOS, I remember how tablets were suppose have replaced laptops and PCs by now. I admit that they have done so in some ways, like in design, I don't believe they will completely replace laptops or PCs. Specially with smartphones around, which are the far better option than a tablet for personal computing on the go.

Tablets have become the go to computer for many, but they won't replace other types of computers. Laptops and PCs are better suited for some work flows. while tablets and smartphones have their own strengths. Personally, I see most people making use of a smartphone and tablet, laptop, or PC. Our smartphones are fulfill our on the go computing, while the use of tablet, laptop, or PC will dictated by the kind of work each person does.

I don't see just one type of computer being able to do all work flow, or needing to do so. For me, what is much more important is making each type of computer to work better for the type of work they are used for. Stop trying to make a jack of all trades, master of none.

Instead, make computers that people actually can and want to use because they enable to do their best work on them. So far, the smartphone has proven to be one side of the equation for most. For some, it will be the only computer they need, while for others the best complement could be either a tablet, laptop, or PC. All depends on their needs, which they know best.

I see the laptop being the most popular type of computer, along with the smartphone. It gives a good balance of portability and power for most work flows. Then, would come tablets and PCs becoming much more niche devices.

In a way, do expect most people using a tablet or a laptop, all comes down what kind of work they do. PC will be still be around, but mostly on more niche uses. Portability has become much more an important factor, specially since computer power has become smaller and practical to bring with you.

And with much more jobs not being dependent to be tied to a single place, laptops and tablets give people that ability to do their job effectively from almost anywhere. In many ways, laptops, tablets, and smartphones, give people the best option to convine their digital and analog lives in the best way possible.