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When I was still working full-time, a co-worker told me their kid had told them they didn't need or want a computer. Probably changes at some point with long writing assignments, etc. but still.

I do increasingly think about whether I need to bring a laptop on various trips. It can be handy but I try to pack light and another few pounds is a lot for me. I've experimented with a newish tablet but it's a bit too in-between for my taste.

>>ghaff+(OP)
I remember people would always be surprised about how home computer ownership was not that high but smartphones (well, Japanese "garakei") were were ubiquitous.

I guess Japan was ahead of the curve once again.

>>Ezhik+0C
Mini-computer sizes were pretty popular in Japan for a period even though they never really took off in the US--and pretty much died off entirely.