[humpydumpy]

This. I really like the idea of a pocket supercomputer like modern smartphone hardware. But I despise the software ecosystems that apple and google have built for them, with constant surveillance, lock-in, ads, tracking, horrible UIs and centralization.

[rchaud]

A computer lets you build and run programs directly on device, with no internet. Our phones are closer to Super Nintendos than supercomputers.

[humpydumpy]

True. I like the analogy. The sad thing is that this is purely a software limitation. The hardware would be capable of so much more, it is more powerful than desktop computers of just a couple of years ago.

[EasyMark]

for the way I use computers these days, it could very easily replace my laptop with a proper monitor and docking solution (but not my tower server/gaming machine)

[EasyMark]

yeah mine was a way to build anxiety via doom scrolling and downloading time wasting games. When I'm on a laptop/desktop, I'm usually actually working or killing time, but since I don't have one with me at all times, it's much easier to limit time wastage.

[Goronmon]

Our phones are closer to Super Nintendos than supercomputers.

I think you have the relationship reversed. Supercomputers are closer to Super Nintendos than smartphones.