Word for an Internet-enabled computing device

[Benjamin Barrett]

At least a browser is required; that's why a feature phone would probably work.

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On Sep 26, 2011, at 2:30 PM, Dan Goncharoff wrote:

> Why do you need computing capacity. Wouldn't any internet-enabled device be
> sufficient?
> DanG
>
>
> On Mon, Sep 26, 2011 at 5:21 PM, Benjamin Barrett <gogaku at ix.netcom.com>wrote:
>
>>
>> At Diva Espresso, there is a notice that if you register your coffee card
>> online, you get five dollars. It says that the wizard will guide your
>> "computer or phone" through the process. Not reading the notice with much
>> attention, it took a second take to figure out that by "phone" they meant
>> "smart phone," but on further reflection, feature phones might be able to
>> handle something like this as well.
>>
>> Clearly, the phrase "computer or phone" is trying to describe an
>> Internet-enabled device with computing capacity, which clearly includes
>> tablet computers and perhaps feature phones. Even though a "tablet computer"
>> is a computer by definition, I have trouble with idea that an iPad is a
>> computer. I've only touched an iPad once or twice, but my understanding is
>> that they are more like a large-screen smart phone.
>>
>> Perhaps "computing device" is the wise choice for being inclusive.
>>
>> Benjamin Barrett
>> Seattle, WA

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