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    1. Mobile computing devices can be categorized into several groups based on their size and functionality, including portable computers, tablet PCs, internet tablets, PDAs, UMPCs, and smartphones. 2. These devices vary in their processing power, operating systems, input methods, and intended uses. For example, tablet PCs support full operating systems but lack keyboards, while internet tablets have limited functionality and applications. 3. Additional mobile computing devices include carputers installed in vehicles and pen-sized computers, showing the wide range of form factors that have emerged for mobile access to information and applications.

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    1. Mobile computing devices can be categorized into several groups based on their size and functionality, including portable computers, tablet PCs, internet tablets, PDAs, UMPCs, and smartphones. 2. These devices vary in their processing power, operating systems, input methods, and intended uses. For example, tablet PCs support full operating systems but lack keyboards, while internet tablets have limited functionality and applications. 3. Additional mobile computing devices include carputers installed in vehicles and pen-sized computers, showing the wide range of form factors that have emerged for mobile access to information and applications.

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    1. Mobile computing devices can be categorized into several groups based on their size and functionality, including portable computers, tablet PCs, internet tablets, PDAs, UMPCs, and smartphones. 2. These devices vary in their processing power, operating systems, input methods, and intended uses. For example, tablet PCs support full operating systems but lack keyboards, while internet tablets have limited functionality and applications. 3. Additional mobile computing devices include carputers installed in vehicles and pen-sized computers, showing the wide range of form factors that have emerged for mobile access to information and applications.

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    Technical and Other Limitations of Mobile Computing

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    1. Mobile computing devices can be categorized into several groups based on their size and functionality, including portable computers, tablet PCs, internet tablets, PDAs, UMPCs, and smartphones. 2. These devices vary in their processing power, operating systems, input methods, and intended uses. For example, tablet PCs support full operating systems but lack keyboards, while internet tablets have limited functionality and applications. 3. Additional mobile computing devices include carputers installed in vehicles and pen-sized computers, showing the wide range of form factors that have emerged for mobile access to information and applications.

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    Mobile internet access is generally slower than direct cable connections, using
    technologies such as GPRS and EDGE, and more recently 3G networks. These networks
    are usually available within range of commercial cell phone towers. Higher speed
    wireless LANs are inexpensive, but have very limited range.

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    When working mobile one is dependent on public networks, requiring careful use of
    VPNs.

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    When a power outlet or portable generator is not available, mobile computers must rely
    entirely on battery power. Combined with the compact size of many mobile devices, this
    often means unusually expensive batteries must be used to obtain the necessary battery
    life.

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    Weather, terrain, and the range from the nearest signal point can all interfere with signal
    reception. Reception in tunnels, some buildings, and rural areas is often poor.

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    More car accidents are related to drivers who were talking through a mobile device. Cell
    phones may interfere with sensitive medical devices. There are allegations that cell phone
    signals may cause health problems.[citation needed]

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    Screens and keyboards tend to be small, which may make them harder to use. Alternate
    input methods such as speech or handwriting recognition require training.

    1.? GH Forman, J Zahorjan - Computer, 1994 - doi.ieeecomputersociety.org


    2.? David P. Helmbold, "A dynamic disk spin-down technique for mobile
    computing", citeseer.ist.psu.edu, 1996
    3.? MH Repacholi, "health risks from the use of mobile phones", Toxicology Letters,
    2001 - Elsevier
    4.? Landay, J.A. Kaufmann, T.R., "user interface issues in mobile computing",
    Workstation Operating Systems, 1993.
    5.? T Imielinski, BR Badrinath "mobile wireless computing, challenges in data
    management- Communications of the ACM, 1994 - portal.acm.org
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    Many commercial and government field forces deploy a ruggedized portable computer
    such as the Panasonic Toughbook or larger rack-mounted computers with their fleet of
    vehicles. This requires the units to be anchored to the vehicle for driver safety, device
    security, and user ergonomics. Ruggedized computers are rated for severe vibration
    associated with large service vehicles and off-road driving, and the harsh environmental
    conditions of constant professional use such as in Emergency medical services, fire and
    public safety.

    The Compaq Portable

    Other elements that enables the unit to function in vehicle:

    2? Operating temperature: A vehicle cabin can often experience temperature swings


    from -20F to +140F. Computers typically must be able to withstand these
    temperatures while operating. Typical fan based cooling has stated limits of 95F-
    100F of ambient temperature, and temperature below freezing require localized
    heaters to bring components up to operating temperature(based on independent
    studies by the SRI Group and by Panasonic R&D).
    2? Vibration: Vehicles typically have considerable vibration that can decrease life
    expectancy of computer components, notably rotational storage such as HDDs.
    2? Daylight, or sunlight readability: Visibility of standard screens becomes an issue
    in bright sunlight.
    2? Touchscreens: These enable users to easily interact with the units in the field
    without removing gloves.
    2? High-Temperature Battery Settings:. Lithium Ion batteries are sensitive to high
    temperature conditions for charging. A computer designed for the mobile
    environment should be designed with a high-temperature charging function that
    limits the charge to 85% or less of capacity.
    2? External wireless Connections, and External GPS Antenna Connections:
    Necessary to contend with the typical metal cabins of vehicles and their impact on
    wireless reception, and to take advantage of much more capable external
    tranception equipment.

    Several specialized manufacturers such as First Mobile Technologies, National Products


    Inc (Ram Mounts), Gamber Johnson and LedCo build mounts for vehicle mounting of
    computer equipment for a wide range of vehicles. The mounts are built to withstand the
    harsh conditions and maintain ergonomics.

    Specialized installation companies, such as TouchStar Pacific, specialize in designing the


    mount design, assembling the proper parts, and installing them in a safe and consistent
    manner away from airbags, vehicle HVAC controls, and driver controls. Frequently
    installations will include a WWAN modem, power conditioning equipment, and
    WWAN/WLAN/GPS/etc« transceiver antennæ mounted external to the vehicle.

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    There are several categories of portable computing devices that can run on batteries but
    are not usually classified as laptops: portable computers, keyboardless tablet PCs,
    Internet tablets, PDAs, Ultra Mobile PCs (UMPCs) and smartphones.

    A Nokia N800 Internet tablet

    A Portable computer is a general-purpose computer that can be easily moved from place
    to place, but cannot be used while in transit, usually because it requires some "setting-up"
    and an AC power source. The most famous example is the Osborne 1. Portable computers
    are also called a "transportable" or a "luggable" PC.
    17" Industrial All In One Portable/Luggable Computer

    A Tablet PC that lacks a keyboard (also known as a non-convertible Tablet PC) is shaped
    like slate or a paper notebook, features a touchscreen with a stylus and handwriting
    recognition software. Tablets may not be best suited for applications requiring a physical
    keyboard for typing, but are otherwise capable of carrying out most tasks that an ordinary
    laptop would be able to perform.

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    is an Internet appliance in tablet form. Unlike a Tablet PC, an Internet
    tablet does not have much computing power and its applications suite is limited, and it
    can not replace a general purpose computer. Internet tablets typically feature an MP3 and
    video player, a web browser, a chat application and a picture viewer.

    A Personal digital assistant (PDA) is a small, usually pocket-sized, computer with limited
    functionality. It is intended to supplement and to synchronize with a desktop computer,
    giving access to contacts, address book, notes, e-mail and other features.

    A Palm TX PDA

    An Ultra Mobile PC is a full-featured, PDA-sized computer running a general-purpose


    operating system.

    A Smart phone is a PDA with an integrated cellphone functionality. Current smartphones


    have a wide range of features and installable applications.
    A Carputer is a computing device installed in an automobile. It operates as a wireless
    computer, sound system, GPS, and DVD player. Also contains word processing software
    and it's bluetooth compatible.[2]

    A Fly Fusion Pentop computer is a computing device the size and shape of a pen. It
    functions as a writing utensil, MP3 player, language translator, digital storage device, and
    calculator.[3]

    Boundaries that separate these categories are blurry at times. For example, the OQO
    UMPC is also a PDA-sized tablet PC; the Apple eMate had the clamshell form factor of a
    laptop, but ran PDA software. The HP Omnibook line of laptops included some devices
    small enough to be called Ultra Mobile PCs. The hardware of the Nokia 770 internet
    tablet is essentially the same as that of a PDA such as the Zaurus 6000; the only reason
    it's not called a PDA is that it doesn't have PIM software. On the other hand, both the 770
    and the Zaurus can run some desktop Linux software, usually with modifications.

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    2? Location-based service
    2? Mobile ad-hoc networks
    2? Mobile Computing and Communications Review
    2? Mobile development
    2? Mobile Device Management
    2? Mobile identity management
    2? Mobile software
    2? Mobileers (users of mobile rigs)
    2? Ubiquitous computing

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    2? B'Far, Reza (2004). Mobile Computing Principles: Designing and Developing
    Mobile Applications with UM and XM . Cambridge University Press.
    ISBN 0521817331.
    2? Poslad, Stefan (2009). Ubiquitous Computing: Smart Devices, Environments and
    Interactions. Wiley. ISBN 0470035609.
    2? Rhoton, John (2001). che Wireless Internet Explained. Digital Press.
    ISBN 1555582575.
    2? Talukder, Asoke; Yavagal, Roopa (2006). Mobile Computing: cechnology,
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    Classes of computers

    Super $ Minisuper $ Mainframe $ Mini (Midrange) $


    #  
    Supermini $ Server

    Personal (Workstation $ Desktop $ Home $ SFF (Nettop)) $


     
    Plug $ Portable

    Desktop replacement computer $ Laptop $ Subnotebook


    (Netbook $ Smartbook) $ Tablet (Ultra-Mobile PC) $
    Portable/Mobile data terminal $ Electronic organizer $ E-
    book reader $ Pocket computer $ Handheld game console

    Calculator watch $ Virtual retinal


       Wearable computer display $ Head-mounted display
    (Head-up display)

    Handheld PC $ Pocket PC $
    PDAs/IAs
    Smartphone $ PMPs $ DAPs

    Calculators Scientific $ Programmable $ Graphing

    Single-board computer $ Wireless sensor network $


    %
     
    Microcontroller $ Smartdust $ Nanocomputer

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