mobile computing advantages convenience increased productivity unrestricted communication internet access mobile computing devices 1 cell phones

2 portable media players 3 subnote books 4 notebook and tablet pc memory 1 volatile memory 2 non-volatile memory

limitations expensive short battery life small display slow internet speed

non-permanent, stores data permanent memory, stores o.s., ROM

cell phones
features auto-redial call timers voice mail voice dialing hardware microprocessor-(cpu) coordinates sending data runs the operating system memory 1 ROM stores the operating system common operating systems-symbian, windows mobile, OS X (iPhone), and openmoko 2 other volatile memory is stored on memory chips inside the device input devices microphone, keypad, graffiti pad, touch screens, digital cameras output devices speakers, LCD display how it works 1 2 3 4 text messaging 1 short message service(SMS) messages of up to 160 text characters 2 multimedia message service (MMS) allows the sending of text, sound, images, and video clips an analog-to-digital converter chip converts your voice into digital signals a digital signal processor compresses the data so it will send faster the compresses digital data is then sent through radio waves through the cellular network the digital signal processor decompresses the data then passes it to a speaker internet access text messaging personal info management

internet connection on cell phones * wireless internet service providers connect cell phones * internet connection plans are usually called data plans * usual connection speed is usually 200-300 Kbps * new devices may connect at 700 Kbps * often is difficult to display content on the small screens * microbrower software is browser software for cell phones ~ made to display web pages on small screens ~ some websites are adding wireless markup language (WML) ^ WML-specifically designed text based content, for viewing on cell phones * cell phones can get viruses-antivirus cell phone software is available * "push" technology automatically delivers emails to cell phones Portable media players (PMP) * a small portable device that enables you to store MP3 as well as other media files * originally know as MP3 players because of the use of MP3 files to store music and data * PMP can store other forms of media, like photos, videos,etc. (WMA, AAC,AVI, MPEG-4 files ) memory * most MP3 players have built in Flash memory-type of nonvolatile memory nonvolatile, noiseless, little power consumption, and can be used to add additional storage * most PMP that support video have a hard drive * less expensive models use flash memory * the sampling rate of data determines how much data can be stored ethical issues * peer-2-peer sharing is copyright infringement * DRM-free music without any digital rights, can be moved freely from system to system * it is legal to download from pay sites Podcasting * distubuting non-MP3 files over the internet * allows people to listen when they wish to * synchronization transfers new content automatically PDA/Smart Phones * personal digital assistant (PDA) a small device that allows users to carry and process digital information * Smartphone cell phones that have advance memory and processing power hardware * processor(CPU), operating system, storage capabilities, input and output devices, and ports input devices * touch screen with stylus * keyboards with graffiti text system output devices * LCD display processor

* popular types-samsung SC, texas instrument OMAP, intel Xscale * when comparing processors consider 1 speed measured in hertz (Hz) 2 performance-compared by benchmarking 3 power consumption operating system primary o.s. used- Palm OS, Windows Mobile, Blackberry OS, OS X versions memory storage ROM-stores the operating system and basic programs RAM-stores additional applications and data Flash memory-used for additional storage file transfer and synchronization can be connected to computer by use of a cradle or flash reader cards wireless transfers done by infrared (IrDA) or by bluetooth software and accessories standard- include to-do list, contact manager, and calendar additional- microsoft word, excell,powerpoint, games, tools, and references subnotebook and ultramoblie-notebooks that weight two pounds are less Notebooks (also called laptops) the most powerful mobile computing solution hardware dual-core CPUs (slightly slower than desktops) blu-ray/dvd/cd drive large hard drive large RAM Keyboard and mouse LCD display power management shuts down the hard drive, turns off the monitor, and puts it in stand-by mode Table PC a portable computer that is lightweight, features advanced handwriting recognition, and can be rotated into a clipboard notebook ports monitor USB modem ethernet audio

FireWire PCI types I/II card slots DVI IrDA battery types 1 lithium ion (Li-ion) 2 nickel metal hydride (NiMH)

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