A Brief History of Mobile Computing by Natalie Aranda
The fascinating world of mobile computing has only been around since the 1990s. Since then, devices that have been developed for mobile computing have taken over the wireless industry. This new type of communication is a very powerful tool for both businesses and personal use. ... As long as a person has one of the devices capable of wirelessly accessing the internet, they are participating in mobile computing. ... These days, software companies almost make more software for PDAs and smart phones than for actual desktops.

How to Select the Best PDAs by Natalie Aranda
With so many mobile computing options out in the market right now, it is rather difficult to choose the right solution for yourself without having to do hours of research, and most people definitely don’t have time for that. When people talk about mobile solutions and the like, they usually mean... The Axim has state of the art PDA software development which includes Windows mobile 5, which has that familiar Microsoft look to it, an mp3 player as well, and it includes the new Microsoft Office Mobile Suite, allowing you to edit Word documents and Power Point presentations.

Why Pocket PC? by Kori Smith
The Pocket PC is a very versatile mobile device because it can not only be used for work, but also for play. The platform it runs on supports a broad range of multimedia capabilities. The Pocket PC also boasts more overall multimedia capacity, so the games made for the Pocket PC tend to be more... For example, if you have a career in the health care industry, you'll find handy software tools useful like medical encyclopedias, contact and time management tools, and more You won't have any trouble finding extra software for your Pocket PC, either.

Wireless POS & Wireless Mobile Computing- Hospitality Technology Increases Profits by Derek Meade
Until recently, restaurant and hospitality owners were wary of adopting wireless POS systems for their establishments. Issues such a cost, ease of use and a general uncertainty about new technology caused them to take pause. Nowadays, however, with the popularity of PDA’s, Blackberries, cell... Wireless mobile computing also allows serving staff to place orders instantly, and then go directly to the next table, thereby increasing table turns. ... Volanté™ has evolved its software into the peer to peer architecture, and now POS software can be loaded onto a small wireless notebook...

Buying A Notebook For College by Kadence Buchanan
Every year, before schools and college institutions begin their classes, students from around the country visit department stores and major electronics chains in an effort to get all those necessities that will allow them to complete successfully their studies. ... In fact, anyone who has to cover frequent travel concerns, from college students to frequent business travelers, should possess a laptop, given the fact that it provides a mobile and light-weight computing experience for computer users around the world.

What Is This Ultra-Mobile PC (UMPC) Origami Thingy Anyway? by Andrew Samuels
The Ultra-Mobile PC (UMPC or Origami) is a full fledged PC running a modified Windows XP Tablet PC edition operating system. Making it capable of running any application made for Windows XP. The UMPC, previously known by its codename, Origami, is being jointly developed by Microsoft, Intel,... The Ultra-Mobile PC is a whole new category of mobile computing. ... Touch Pak Interface will make the use of styli or fingers on the Ultra-Mobile PC convenient and modify installed applications to fit the small form factor of the UMPC.

Tale of Two Phones by Chin Wong
By now, the whole world knows about the iPhone, Apple’s first stab at the mobile phone business. Not even on sale yet, the phone has stirred up a feeding frenzy in the press on the strength of Apple’s remarkable success with the iPod and Steve Jobs’ legendary marketing skills. ... “Mobile phones are closed environments created with a mobile context in mind,” he writes. ... “For the first time, the mobile ecosystem will be as open as the PC, and mobile applications equally as diverse and more easily accessible,” said Sean Moss-Pultz, architect of OpenMoko and a product manager at FIC.

New Compact Computer Pushes Limits of Mobile Productivity by Julia Hall
One way that people are always trying to push new technology forward is by packing more and more useful features into smaller and smaller packages. This has been achieved yet again with the introduction of a new portable computer called the S-XGen Ultra Mobile Personal Computer and... Since the hardware and software of the S-XGen Ultra Mobile Personal Computer and Communications Device are obviously designed for the ultimate in a marathon of productivity and communication, the device obviously needs a power source equal to the rest of its design.

Wireless Networks by Elizabeth Morgan
The information age has been revolutionized not just by the power of computers to process data, but also by the power of communication amongst computers. This communication is responsible for the proliferation of computer networks. Sharing of information, sharing of resources (both software and... The mobile wireless systems support mobility of the equipment, enabling the user to access information from anywhere and at any time. ... Such networks enhance the functionality of computing devices by freeing them from the location constraints of a wired network.

5 Minute Guide to Sales Force Automation by Natalie Aranda
In today’s technology driven environment, many businesses have decided to use sales force automation to allow faster and more efficient production and better customer satisfaction. This technique is actually the use of software in order to automate the business tasks of sales, which includes... Because of mobile computing and mobile communications, companies can now relay important sales information to the technology used for sales force automation. ... With that said, mobile workforce solutions has made sales force automation easier than ever simply because the software used for this type...