Some interesting numbers:

https://www.emailstatcenter.com/tablet-statistics/

"Conclusion

"As we can see, when looking at all digital devices as a whole, smartphones are still coming out on top while tablets lag behind.

"This is because the majority of consumers now see tablets as a luxury item, however, the demand for these mobile devices across the business sector is keeping tablet sales in the running.

"So, while tablets are being used to enhance businesses processes, the average person will only really use them for watching movies/videos and checking their emails, for the rest, they rely more on mobile phones and desktops.


I'm left wondering were LAPTOP users fit into this..
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Some interesting numbers: https://www.emailstatcenter.com/tablet-statistics/
"Conclusion
"As we can see, when looking at all digital devices as a whole, smartphones are still coming out on top while tablets lag behind.
"This is because the majority of consumers now see tablets as a luxury item, however, the demand for these mobile devices across the business sector is keeping tablet sales in the running.
"So, while tablets are being used to enhance businesses processes, the average person will only really use them for watching movies/videos and checking their emails, for the rest, they rely more on mobile phones and desktops.
I'm left wondering were LAPTOP users fit into this..
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I can definitely see that.

I have four tablets. Currently three are mounted on walls and used strictly as home automation controllers. The 4th one is set up for my granddaughter to play games on when she comes over.

My PC and my phone (normally a large one anyway) take care of everything I could need.

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Hello Richard Miles [[7 Pro]]!

RM7P> I have four tablets. Currently three are mounted on walls and used
RM7P> strictly as home automation controllers. The 4th one is set up for my
RM7P> granddaughter to play games on when she comes over.

A tablet can make a fine software switch. Do you have fairly
large ones mounted on the wall?

All my light switches are manual. I rather don't mind it that
way! ;)


RM7P> My PC and my phone (normally a large one anyway) take care of
RM7P> everything I could need.

Someone forgot their Samsung A70 in my shop a few months ago.
It seems to be quite large compared to what I have been used to
with a Blackberry Q10. I tried reaching out based on some of
the contacts and email addresses I found on it. But no one came
to claim it. The display is cracked and the case is bent
slightly. But otherwise it operates quite nice. The camera on
it is awesome.
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A tablet can make a fine software switch. Do you have fairly
large ones mounted on the wall?

Two of them are FireHD 10's and one is an 8". They mainly get used to control the alarm. Eventually will also display my cameras as well whenever I get around to re-installing them. We sold our house and moved to a different town last December and there's been so much to do here (house was built 140ish years ago) and that's one of many things I haven't gotten to yet.

All my light switches are manual. I rather don't mind it that
way! ;)

I don't mind either way but started getting into smart home stuff 23 years ago and like BBSing, it's one of those things that I like to constantly tinker with.

The tablets are mainly just a tool I use for the alarm, cameras (soon lol) and motion detection. Control over the house is all done via voice or is automated based on whatever is going on (time of day, location, weather, etc.)

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