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Types of components of computer system
USe Wifi and Mobile Phone number networks, they can be used almost anywhere.
Use sensor to provide data to the phone
Reasonabel battery life compared to laptops
Disadvantages of smartphones
small screen and keyboard make pages diffcult to read.
Web browsing and photograhy can quick drain the battery.
memories size is less than compared to laptops
Most website features are compatible with smartphone operating system.
Small size means it is much easier to lose or to be stolen.
Tablets
Types of mobile computer / works in similar to mobile phone / keyboard is virtual / can
use it with finger or stylus / equipped with sensor(camera, microphone, accelerometer )
accelerometer - movement sensor(detect changes in motion, orientation, and
vibrations.)
Advantages of tablets compared to laptops
Very fast to switch on / fully portable /simple to use (Touch screen) / several apps as
standard / not much heat/ battey life of tablets are longer than laptops
Disadvantages of tablets compared to laptops
Expensive when compared to laptop/ limited memory or storage/ can be expensive to
access internet frequently/ transfering files can be hard
Phablets Features
Hybrid between phone and tablet
Smart phone size - up to 5.1”
Phablet size - 5.1” to 7.0””
Tablets size - over 7.0”
Entertainment streaming of music, video, television programs
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Gaming
Camera or Video cameras
Internet Use
Sending emails
GPS/ Calendar fumctions/ telephone banking/ Voice over intenet protocal/ instant
messaging/ office and bussiness management / education use/ Remote
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