Handheld Computing

1. What are MID and UMPC devices? How do they differ? List at least three examples of both types of devices & include images.

MID- Mobile Internet Device

·         Business-class devices for enterprise users

·         Runs “heavy” OS like Vista

·         Optimized for office-use applications like Excel, Word etc.

o   UMID M1 MID

o   Sharp Lynx SH-10B

o   ZTE AD8000

UMPC-Ultra-Mobile PC

·         Consumer-class lifestyle device

·         Runs a ‘lightweight’ OS with quick startup like Linux

·         Optimized for things like media playback and web surfing

·         In 2009 Moorestown-based devices will be classed as MID’s only

o   Samsung NC10 NP-NC10     

o   Fujitsu Loox  F-07C

o   ASUS Eee PC 1025C

1. Describe the design & features of the Apple Ipad then discuss how it compares with a Netbook.

             Design:

-          Slimmer

-          Lightee

Features:

-          Dual-Core A5 chip

-          Superfast Graphics

-          Longer Battery life

-          Two Cameras

-          LED Backlit Display

-          Multi-Touch

-          iOS-4

-          Instant On

-          Wi-Fi and 3G

-          Gyro, Accelerometer and compass

-          AirPlay

-          AirPrint

-          Video Mirroring

1. Of the three handheld devices - Notebook, netbook & Ipad – which one would suit your needs and why?

I already have a notebook and it fulfills all my computing needs. A netbook is quite small so I wouldn’t consider purchasing one and I’ve always loathed iPads. They a waste of time to me and they are just a bigger iPod Touch.

2. If I was looking for a UMPC device with a screen size of 10 in or less, which would you recommend? Justify your choice.

I would recommend:

The UMID M1 MID, its screen is less than 10 inches (4.8”) and it is has a QWERTY Keyboard. It features a Mini-USB, Micro SD Slot and a Mobile Sim-Card Slot