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Originally Posted by ysss View Post
Though I agree that multitasking is important, I don't think it defines what 'computers' are either. Moreover, I think it's borderline right-wing talk, when you prefer something just because it's the known and familiar standard/implementation. Yes, I can see that the -current- multitasking implementations on iOS and Android are incomplete, just like the rest of their features-set are compared to their desktop brethren; but those are obviously work in progress and they may even one day overtake the 'personal computing' space when they reach feature-parity with what we currently know as 'computers'.
The known standard/implementation is what makes an item what it is. It's the burden on whatever is "new" to overcome the standard to be "new" item.

As you said.. maybe someday Android/iOS will redefine what computing means... currently it has not.

Therefore, currently, the N900 more fits the description of a mobile computer than any other (phone) device until such time as Android, iOS or Chrome OS, or whatever - can take over the desktop computing market share with some new innovative way to work with desktops/non-touch screen devices.
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