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electric_blue68

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67. I've been on line since one of the first Computer Cafes in The East Village NYC '95..

Wed Sep 7, 2022, 09:58 PM

Sep 2022

I nwver ever had a computer ($) until I was give one from an office upgrade but still couldn't afford WiFi . Thus The Library is my friend. When I did get my first tablet the library offered Free WiFi. (I still take books out but w Covid it's been ebooks)

Finally I got a smartphone (vs previous basic cells) just as NYC was closing down w a a good unlimited talk/text/data plan. 👍

I have a tablet that I have get online with to get it going. I might be able to use the phone as a hotspot for the tablet.
Then I could use that, as well.

With the phone if something intense good or (😔 bad is happening) I can keep tabs on it out and about w my smartphone. 👍

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What do you typically view DU on? [View all] Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2022 OP

small laptop DURHAM D Sep 2022 #1

Just added Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2022 #4

Dont most people use just one hand on tablets and ipads? nt DURHAM D Sep 2022 #8

???? I don't know Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2022 #14

IPad Pro 12.9 inch Nevilledog Sep 2022 #2

:). Guess I shoulda done it by screen size:(. Duh Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2022 #6

Then there would have been too many options! Nevilledog Sep 2022 #7

Same! Elessar Zappa Sep 2022 #31

I love mine. Can't even remember the last time I used a computer. Nevilledog Sep 2022 #33

Same here. herding cats Sep 2022 #59

How is it different than IPad Air? My friend just bought one for her boyfriend and he loves it. Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2022 #62

A pro has a bigger screen, processor and more memory. herding cats Sep 2022 #64

Over the years dweller Sep 2022 #3

What's the difference between large and small laptop??? elleng Sep 2022 #5

Size Nevilledog Sep 2022 #9

Lol Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2022 #15

Size doesn't matter. LuckyCharms Sep 2022 #18

Not after you've spent your life lying about what 8" is.... Nevilledog Sep 2022 #22

8 inches??????? LuckyCharms Sep 2022 #23

Sure, Stumpy Nevilledog Sep 2022 #24

Please, I consider you a friend, and my friends normally call me LuckyCharms Sep 2022 #30

I really don't know how to respond to that. Nevilledog Sep 2022 #35

I mentioned size because I move my small laptop around the house and travel with it. DURHAM D Sep 2022 #10

Excellent question. Shows how little I know:). Actually I was just trying Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2022 #12

Android tablet mostly, sometimes my phone. Emile Sep 2022 #11

8 x 12" laptop elleng Sep 2022 #13

Nice. Can you get texts hooked in? Guess I'm in a texting Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2022 #16

My phone is old flip, can with difficulty take pics on Nikon of phone screen, elleng Sep 2022 #20

If you have an iPhone you can get calls and texts right on your iPad. Nevilledog Sep 2022 #25

Tablet sometimes (including now). Large laptop other times. highplainsdem Sep 2022 #17

95% desktop computer, 5% phone. n/t LuckyCharms Sep 2022 #19

I use my small laptop wendyb-NC Sep 2022 #21

I view it on both, pretty much equally. Captain Zero Sep 2022 #26

PC MustLoveBeagles Sep 2022 #27

Varies. Treefrog Sep 2022 #28

Caffeine! nt Shermann Sep 2022 #29

Other. WarGamer Sep 2022 #32

Sorry.. obviously I used old technology lexicon :( Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2022 #41

that's not on you!!! WarGamer Sep 2022 #45

Lol. I'm a Windows Op System person Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2022 #49

I use a desktop with a 43" 4k tv as a monitor. Dysfunctional Sep 2022 #34

desktop and samsung tablet IcyPeas Sep 2022 #36

Medium sized laptop. Wingus Dingus Sep 2022 #37

Mostly on my desktop computer. PoindexterOglethorpe Sep 2022 #38

Agree! There is nothing as good as a keyboard & desktop Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2022 #44

Why do you ask? Meowmee Sep 2022 #39

Hello!!! Just asking cuz I HAD this theory that people Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2022 #42

I personally use my phone to text or make actual phone calls. PoindexterOglethorpe Sep 2022 #46

Probably why I need a new set of eyes...:) Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2022 #47

Ok Meowmee Sep 2022 #50

Did you change font size in settings? Or sounds like Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2022 #51

Yes even at 300 tiny letters Meowmee Sep 2022 #52

Girl! That is definitely not right. Get a guru to look at it Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2022 #53

Yes Meowmee Sep 2022 #54

Mostly my tablet, now and then my phone. nt Raine Sep 2022 #40

I was SO wrong... Thought phone would be #1 Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2022 #43

The average age of DU is near 60 Polybius Sep 2022 #55

I guess because of phone calls and texting. All in one.?? Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2022 #61

I've been on line since one of the first Computer Cafes in The East Village NYC '95.. electric_blue68 Sep 2022 #67

Me too Victor_c3 Sep 2022 #66

85% laptop, 10% phone / iPad, 5% desktop Initech Sep 2022 #48

I use my tablet GP6971 Sep 2022 #56

It ain't actually a desktop; I keep banging the thing with my knee. Hermit-The-Prog Sep 2022 #57

Nothing better!!!! Nothing as simple and easy! Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2022 #60

34" LG Ultrawide Monitor pecosbob Sep 2022 #58

Jumbotron 48656c6c6f20 Sep 2022 #63

It's usually my phone EnergizedLib Sep 2022 #65

I haven't had or needed a computer for years. tavernier Sep 2022 #68