That’s the entire point of why people use a smartphone as their primary device: they don’t want the hassle of having to use a computer. And for normal people (ie not the readership of HN), using a computer is a chore.

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Cthulhu_ 3 hours ago | parent [-]

I agree that it can be a chore, but more like, I'll use a real computer for serious tasks like doing my taxes, administration, planning vacations, etc.

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aidanbeck 2 hours ago | parent | next [-]

This is still the case for non-techie Millennials and older. But for the younger generations who might have grown up with a smartphone as their only personal device, the distinction of task importance determining the platform has disappeared.

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hnlmorg an hour ago | parent [-]

Is it just the younger generation? I’ve seen all generations favour their phone over a laptop for anything that needs to be done online. Which is basically everything.

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mhurron 27 minutes ago | parent [-]

Of course they do, it is one device that is convenient to use and does everything they need it to.

Most people really do not need the dedicated device, whether it's a laptop or desktop, to use the Internet they way they want to.

	▲	hnlmorg 16 minutes ago \| parent [-]
		You’re just reiterating what I said

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hnlmorg an hour ago | parent | prev [-]

But if you aren’t technical and everything is done online, then it’s easier for non-techies to do it on their phone.