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> Desktop computing is the cursive handwriting of gen z+.

Just because a generation hasn't had the time to upskill and branch out into alternative technologies yet doesn't make their consumer choices prophetic.

Desktop computers are by far the better form factor, for the same reason that a spacious study room is better than typing in a closet. The main barrier is a financial one. Being able to do your work and your communication in a larger three dimensional space than the 5 inch smart phone window is a privilege. That's the main reason gen-z don't do it yet. They're mostly a bunch of broke people, at the bottom of the career ladder, near the bottom of the social capital ladder, and thereby still expected to reply immediately to bosses, colleagues, new love interests, additionally expected to do it all on their limited budget, which they choose to direct towards what they value most right now in tech: portability.

Once they have a bit of money saved up, and less pressure on them to be 24/7 on-call, I'm pretty sure they too will start installing desktops into the corners of their private studies. Especially when the myopia and neck problems start to kick in.