A lot of the problem seems to be marketing and getting-started help and not just technology.
Based on our conversations with older people, we've been seeing a higher interest in tablets than other computer technology; the interaction model of tablets seems to match non-tech-savvy users' mental models much better. Direct manipulation (just touch it!) and not having to worry about files, folders, and the OS makes it much more approachable... but like you said, a demo is still needed to convince them. Have you or your friends had any experience with tablets?
We'll look into how far we can push voice-to-text, and we'll avoid 'boomer' henceforth. Thanks again.
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Thanks for your insights.
A lot of the problem seems to be marketing and getting-started help and not just technology.
Based on our conversations with older people, we've been seeing a higher interest in tablets than other computer technology; the interaction model of tablets seems to match non-tech-savvy users' mental models much better. Direct manipulation (just touch it!) and not having to worry about files, folders, and the OS makes it much more approachable... but like you said, a demo is still needed to convince them. Have you or your friends had any experience with tablets?
We'll look into how far we can push voice-to-text, and we'll avoid 'boomer' henceforth. Thanks again.