Mobile Devicesand CommunicationBy: BoraNiel Chhay

WHAT IS A MOBILE DEVICE?• A pocket-sized

computing device • Cell phone device,

handheld device, or handheld computer

• Gives access to information anytime, anywhere

TYPES OF MOBILE DEVICES

• I-Touch/ I-Phone• Tablet PC• PDA• PSP• Mobile Phone

I-TOUCH / I-PHONE

• Multi-touch screen device• Capable of being a great

internet client & Portable Media Player

• Packed with many applications

• Great use for media and technology fans

Advantages

• Touch screen input technology• Automatic rotation of screen

display• Wireless network system• Handful of widgets• Best media player in the

market

Disadvantages

• No blue tooth access in earlier editions

• No Java or flash support

• Limited Storage device• No FM radio• No replaceable

battery

TABLET PC

• A mini touch-screen compact operating system

• Convertible & Slate• Great use for students &

office workers

Advantages:• Doesn’t require keyboard

or mouse• Use of digital ink• Occupational uses• Easy Portability• Flexible format usage

Advantages/ Disadvantage

Disadvantages:• High Cost• Input speed• Screen damage risk

PDA (PERSONAL DIGITAL ASSISTANT)

• Hand-held computer• Functions as mobile phone,

web browser & media player

• Used for organizer, GPS, “wireless-waitress” system , etc.

• Mainly for business use

• Synchronization from PC to PDA

• Educational uses (digital note taking)

• Sporting uses (pre-flight planning)

• Can store spreadsheets & maps

• GPS system

Advantages

• Constant recharge• Easily broken if dropped• Scratched screen

Disadvantages

PSP (PLAYSTATION PORTABLE)

• Hand-held game device with Universal Media Disc

• 1st Launched in 2004• 51.6 million PSP sold (as

of March 31, 2009) • Best for gamers

• Wireless multi playing• X-cross Media Bar• Web Browser• Remote Play• VOIP access (Skype)• Expensive• Expensive to fix if

broken

Advantages

MOBILE PHONES

• Wireless communication device

• Countless number of brands– Nokia, LG, Samsung

• Suitable for every age

• Provide voice communication, SMS & MMS

• 3G call• Boredom eliminator• Easy to carry around• Useful functions (camera,

calendar, alarm clocks etc.)

Advantages

• Radiation is bad to the human brain (cancer)

• Causes accidents• Takes away personal

life• Burdens you financially• Disturbs work &

studies

Disadvantages

• No 3G or Video calling

• No GPS• Slow Internet• No E-money

system• No phone

charger station

LIMITATIONS WITHIN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

THE FUTURE OF MOBILE DEVICES

Positive:• 4G• Watch live TV• Universal remote

control• PTT (Push to Talk)• Longer Battery Life

Negative:• Detonate bombs• Disguise as weapons• Cost more $$$

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