How to use a smartphone as a desktop PC
Continuum is the key to use a Windows-based smartphone as a desktop computer.
Mobile phones have come a long way. From being just a simple wireless audio transmitting/receiving device and a short message exchanger, they can now be used as a full-fledged computer on your desktop. Well, not many may be surprised about what we just mentioned, but for those who are, let us give you a small insider.
The smartphones you use today are nothing but a small, miniature desktop computer in your pocket. It features a display, processor, storage, memory, graphics card, power source, audio and wireless networking. Your desktop PC has the exact same peripherals, albeit in a different form factor. The smartphones today use processors and display screens that are almost identical to a regular entry-level desktop PC. If you have an Android smartphone, you can simply plug in an active USB hub, connect a keyboard, mouse and a display and you can use the smartphone as a regular desktop computer. The only issue here is that you will have to use it with the same interface you have on your smartphone—Android.
Android is only good enough when it comes to touch-enabled displays. Smartphones and tablets are best with Androids, but when you need to use a keyboard and mouse, Windows is the best experience and you cannot deny that.
Not too long ago, Microsoft took over Nokia and is building smartphones with Windows operating systems with a larger concentration on mobility. With Intel and Qualcomm making chipsets powerful enough to match their desktop counterparts, Windows can take complete advantage of the processing power and give the user what he misses—the familiar user interface—Windows desktop.
Continuum is a device which Microsoft relies on completely for this need. Microsoft has released a new video which shows you how you can tap the power of a Windows-based smartphone and along with the Continuum, you will never miss your desktop PC, anywhere. Check out the video which explains it all.