Mobile vs Computer
Will the mobile phone ever replace the PC in the future? And if not why? Below there is a list of all the reasons why a mobile phone will never replace a computer...
Instance access/convenience
In terms of instance access and convenience the mobile phone is not as
convenient as a computer.
1. The mobile phone is small and so the characters i.e. the font size of the text is small too, which can cause a problem/ damage to the eyes; the user tends to strain his/her eyes to be able to read the information.
2. Different countries have different networks that they use. The networks available in UK are not the same with the rest of the world, therefore once the user leaves United Kingdom he/she automatically losses network coverage and this results to getting the network available in that particular country. In other words the user spends more money in roaming.
3. Multitasking on the mobile is not as easy. Using software on the mobile and also talking on the phone at the same time is not possible as the phone call interrupts any other application. The mobile phone is capable of supporting one application at the same time and the screen size makes it hard to view two separate programmes at the same time.
Security
In terms of security the mobile phone has many disadvantages.
1. The mobile phone is smaller than a laptop/ computer and the risk of it getting stolen is higher. Mobile phone theft is increasing year by year and the potential to lose an expensive devise along with valuable documents and information is too great to be ignored.
2. The risk of theft is even greater when private information is held in the mobile phone, such as bank account details (popularity of online banking) and also other passwords and account details and sensitive information.
3. The mobile phone is smaller than a laptop/computer and therefore it is easier to lose. It can easily be misplaced, forgotten and lost as the constant access desensitises the user i.e. he/she doesn’t pay too much attention in making sure the mobile phone is always on them.
Privacy
Although the mobile offers privacy to the user there are many occasions when a number of people need to be able to view the screen at the same time, i.e. group work, training, small presentation. The size of the screen of the mobile phone makes it hard for multiple users to look at the screen.
Will the mobile phone ever replace the PC in the future? And if not why? Below there is a list of all the reasons why a mobile phone will never replace a computer...
Instance access/convenience
In terms of instance access and convenience the mobile phone is not as
convenient as a computer.1. The mobile phone is small and so the characters i.e. the font size of the text is small too, which can cause a problem/ damage to the eyes; the user tends to strain his/her eyes to be able to read the information.
2. Different countries have different networks that they use. The networks available in UK are not the same with the rest of the world, therefore once the user leaves United Kingdom he/she automatically losses network coverage and this results to getting the network available in that particular country. In other words the user spends more money in roaming.
3. Multitasking on the mobile is not as easy. Using software on the mobile and also talking on the phone at the same time is not possible as the phone call interrupts any other application. The mobile phone is capable of supporting one application at the same time and the screen size makes it hard to view two separate programmes at the same time.
Security
In terms of security the mobile phone has many disadvantages.
1. The mobile phone is smaller than a laptop/ computer and the risk of it getting stolen is higher. Mobile phone theft is increasing year by year and the potential to lose an expensive devise along with valuable documents and information is too great to be ignored.
2. The risk of theft is even greater when private information is held in the mobile phone, such as bank account details (popularity of online banking) and also other passwords and account details and sensitive information.
3. The mobile phone is smaller than a laptop/computer and therefore it is easier to lose. It can easily be misplaced, forgotten and lost as the constant access desensitises the user i.e. he/she doesn’t pay too much attention in making sure the mobile phone is always on them.
Privacy
Although the mobile offers privacy to the user there are many occasions when a number of people need to be able to view the screen at the same time, i.e. group work, training, small presentation. The size of the screen of the mobile phone makes it hard for multiple users to look at the screen.
I agree with what you said but i believe that mobile phone is more portable than the computer. Also in terms of privacy, i think that the mobile phone is more preferable cos you don't share it with anybody and that make you to be the only one that have access to your files/documents. But all thesame, you have a good point on your own opinion.
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