Really? My original post in this thread was, "Technically, by dictionary definition, it is a laptop. In reality, however, many people would not consider it a "real" laptop because of its shortcomings." You debated that point with me.
Now you say, "What you expect from a computer and what it actually is are two different things." Isn't that pretty much the exact same point I made?
not quite. You were comparing a dictionary definition to what you particularly expect from a laptop. I was comparing what you specifically want from a laptop and what people in general expect from a laptop compared to what it actually is, using the Z10 as an example. I can see how you would be confused so let me put it another way.
The dictionary definition of a smartphone is basically a phone that has more advanced computing and connectivity compared to feature phones.
People in general expect a smartphone to connect to the internet and be able to download apps.
You, specifically and hypothetically, want a smartphone that has *insert feature*. The Z10 doesn't have this feature so you don't consider the Z10 a smartphone because of this shortcoming.
Back to the computer analogy, most people don't care about this shortcoming that you have, since almost everytime someone on here writes about the "average consumer" they apparently just want to get on the internet, browse facebook, and do some light productivity (not sure if I believe that, but whatever).
The Chromebook, when connected (duh) can get on the internet. Offline, it can be used for stuff like creating documents and checking cached email (whether you believe that the Chromebook can be used offline or not is your problem, but it can).
So, regardless of dictionary definition, what YOU want from a product and what people in general want from a product are different.