• A pocket-sized computing device
• Cell phone device, handheld device, or handheld computer
• Gives access to information anytime, anywhere
• I-Touch/ I-
Phone
• Tablet PC
• PDA
• PSP
• Mobile 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
• Touch screen input technology
• Automatic rotation of screen display
• Wireless network system
• Handful of widgets
• Best media player in the market
• No blue tooth access in earlier editions
• No Java or flash support
• Limited Storage device
• No FM radio
• No replaceable battery
• 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
Disadvantages:
• High Cost
• Input speed
• Screen damage risk
• 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
• Constant recharge
• Easily broken if dropped
• Scratched screen
• Hand-held game device with Universal Media
Disc
• 1 st 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
• 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.)
• Radiation is bad to the human brain (cancer)
• Causes accidents
• Takes away personal life
• Burdens you financially
• Disturbs work & studies
• No 3G or
Video calling
• No GPS
• Slow Internet
• No E-money system
• No phone charger station
Positive:
• 4G
• Watch live TV
• Universal remote control
• PTT (Push to Talk)
• Longer Battery Life
Negative:
• Detonate bombs
• Disguise as weapons
• Cost more $$$
Bibliography
(Websites)
• Websites: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_device http://news.softpedia.com/news/What-Are-the-Mobile-Devices-Dream-Features-9064.shtml
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Notebook_PC http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Advantages-and-Disadvantages-of-Mobile-Phones&id=2246629 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BlackBerry http://wiki.media-culture.org.au/index.php/Mobile_Phone_Technology_-_Future_Development http://www.mobileshop.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/transforming-mobile-phones.jpg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPhone http://www.us.playstation.com/PSP/Features http://www.groundreport.com/Lifestyle/IPhone-Disadvantages http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-pda-personal-digital-assistant.htm
http://www.imserba.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-75420.html
Bibliography
(Pictures)
• Pictures: http://sartechnology.ca/sartechnology/PDA6.jpg
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