Will the day come when traditional PCs are no longer available, and Copilot+ PCs then become the only choice?
This is a question that I often ponder, and with a certain amount of trepidation, I might add. While our politicians seem unable to learn from history, it’s to history I turn when seeking a possible answer.
Dumb TVs vs Smart TVs
If history has taught us anything, it’s that newer technology usually supplants older technology within a relatively short period of time. There are numerous examples, but dumb TVs versus smart TVs stand out for me. Here in Australia, new dumb TVs disappeared completely within 12 months of the first smart TVs hitting the shelves.
At that time, streaming services were limited, and the smart TVs were nowhere near as smart as they are today. However, the demise of the dumb TVs had nothing to do with consumer demand; manufacturers simply stopped producing them in favor of the new technology, end of story.
I have little doubt that PCs will eventually head the same way. As much as many users would prefer to stick with a traditional PC (including myself), I don’t believe that customer demand will influence the manufacturers’ decision one iota, and as the case has been on numerous previous occasions, the newer technology will almost certainly eventually win out.
BOTTOM LINE:
Despite my misgivings, I do hold out hope that manufacturers will continue to produce both traditional PCs and Copilot+ PCs. Perhaps the pricing structure might influence manufacturers’ decisions in this regard, with traditional PCs representing the entry-level/lower-cost range, and Copilot+ PCs representing the higher-end/more expensive range.
What are your thoughts? Would you prefer to stick with a traditional PC or move on to a Copilot+ PC? Let us know via the comments.
Wishing you all a very Merry and safe Christmas.
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