Apologies, I didn't mean it to be patronizing (which I suppose just makes it that much more so).
My point is that most people I've come across in my grandparent's generation can barely use a computer without significant coaching/training. Maybe there are troves of people over the age of 70 out there with astounding computer literacy, but I don't think this is that controversial of a statement.
For my parent's generation, it seems that the majority of them have basic fluency (can browse the internet, use office applications, email, etc).
Tablets start looking like a great alternative as people age. They are portable, have simpler/more intuitive UI (both thanks to touch and because the apps are more constrained), easier to maintain (less to screw up), etc.
My point is that most people I've come across in my grandparent's generation can barely use a computer without significant coaching/training. Maybe there are troves of people over the age of 70 out there with astounding computer literacy, but I don't think this is that controversial of a statement.
For my parent's generation, it seems that the majority of them have basic fluency (can browse the internet, use office applications, email, etc).
Tablets start looking like a great alternative as people age. They are portable, have simpler/more intuitive UI (both thanks to touch and because the apps are more constrained), easier to maintain (less to screw up), etc.
Which statement do you disagree with so strongly?