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Are we witnessing the end of the desktop-computer era? An MSNBC article suggests that Notebook sales have surpassed sales of Desktops for the first time. This should be setting off alarms in the computer industry – more desktops than laptops? This represents a fundamental shift in the way that computers are used. Desktops are often set-up in one room, and you have to sit down and dedicate time to using it. Laptops, on the other hand, seem to be used on a more incidental basis. “I’ll take my laptop with me just in case I need it,” is a common phrase I hear (and even say myself). Laptops are often kept in the kitchen or living room in case something needs to be googled (yes, it is a verb!).

Panera, Starbucks, Krystal, and even McDonald’s now offer wi-fi hotspots; Verizon and AT&T are battling it out for the share of the “mobile-user” market with their 3G wireless access cards – some laptops even come with 3G wireless cards built-in.

It’s definitely a fun time to be involved in the technology industry. It can be daunting and at times a bit frustrating, but everything is getting simpler, more portable, and easier to use each and every day.