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Lee Koo
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For an elderly person, is the tablet a good move from a desktop/laptop?
Dear CNET members,
Happy Friday! This year my dad will be turning 82, and I've considered
getting him a tablet as a supplement to his desktop computer. At his
age, and with his busy social schedule, I figure he would enjoy the
convenience of a tablet and not being tied down to a cord or desk.
He would primarily use it for Internet browsing, checking e-mail,
dabbling with games, and watching movies, probably much like
member Kevin's father would be doing. The only two concerns I had
for him are his sight and his ability to grasp the touch-screen concept.
Though he already passed the touch-screen test when I let him use
my iPhone.
Kevin is in a similar position with a decision of whether to get a tablet
for his 92-year-young father, but the biggest concern for Kevin is his
father's ability to use the tablet and how simple it would be for him
to adapt to it. Well, Kevin, as your fellow member, jaflady put it, "it totally
depends on the person's abilities, not age." And I would have to
agree -- age shouldn't matter. If a person is able to grasp the
whole touch-screen concept and figure out how to type with a touch-screen
keyboard, they would easily get used to it. It may just take a bit longer
to get accustomed to it. As many members suggested, take your father
to the store and have him give a tablet a whirl and see how he does,
and go from there. Kevin, you are very fortunate as there were more
than 50 responses to your topic from your fellow members and many
people of all ages chimed in to tell their experience and suggestions,
from what to expect to the pros and cons. I enjoyed reading them all
and I'm sure you will, too, in order to make a sound decision for your
father. Good luck Kevin!
Maybe you're in Kevin's shoes or you're even thinking about a tablet for
yourself, and you're curious as to what to expect as far as using
a tablet. Well, this one's for you. Happy reading and enjoy. Have a
great weekend everyone, and thank you for all that you've shared with
us.
Cheers!
-Lee
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