Apologies, I didn't mean it to be patronizing (which I suppose just makes it that much more so). My point is that most people I've come across in my grandparen

Apologies, I didn't mean it to be patronizing (which I suppose just makes it that much more so). My point is that most people I've come across in my grandparent's generation can barely use a computer without significant coaching/training. Maybe there are troves of people over the age of 70 out there with astounding computer literacy, but I don't think this is that controversial of a statement. For my parent's generation, it seems that the majority of them have basic fluency (can browse the internet, use office applications, email, etc). Tablets start looking like a great alternative as people age. They are portable, have simpler/more intuitive UI (both thanks to touch and because the apps are more constrained), easier to maintain (less to screw up), etc. Which statement do you disagree with so strongly?