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The iPads with buttons: too complicated for a whole swath of our population, or just for a small specific age range?

I wouldn’t want the take-away point from your experience there to be over-generalised.

What do you think "a whole swath of our population" means?

I looked in the dictionary while replying. A swath is a broad group. Your example is a narrow group.

I replied carefully, not wanting to nitpick. But I think the distinction is important.