Mobile Computing by Richard Romando
Mobile computing refers to the use of any kind of computer in a moving environment. The motion may be of the device itself, as in laptops, palmtops, wearable computers, and mobile phones; or it may refer to the dynamics of the computing process, as in digital cameras, podcasters and MP3 players. ... Mobile computing can be broadly classified into two categories – portable computing and mobility computing. ... Today, portable computing is almost on the verge of extinction; mobile computing has made its foray into almost every aspect of human life.

Mobile Computing Networks by Richard Romando
Using mobile computers when in transit implies mobile computing. This is effectuated by using wireless technologies such as LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, GPRS, etc. LAN refers to Local Area Networking. This is not a very mobile technology, as it restricts the area of its reach. ... This connection can be done physically by cables (in which case it would not be an example of mobile computing) or other connections such as infrared rays and wireless connections. ... Cell phones are currently the most commonly used mobile computing devices on the planet.

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, most laptops and personal digital assistants all have wireless cards or Bluetooth interfaces built into them for convenient mobile internet access.

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... Wireless networks can be broadly classified as fixed wireless systems and mobile wireless systems. ... The equipments used in the mobile wireless systems include personal digital assistants (PDAs), smart phones and pager with Internet access.

A PDA Will Change The Way You Consume Data by James Hunt
PDA (personal digital assistant) devices are more useful than ever. What began as a convenient way to store contacts and calendars has evolved into a new conduit for information in the digital age. PDAs are now being used for many purposes beyond simple calendaring and phone number storage. ... Devices like the OQO are changing the way people look at mobile computing. ... Also released this year was a software package by Orb Networks that allows consumers to share their cable television connection with any internet capable broadband device.

Wireless Broadband Access - Making the Virtual Office Possible by Rick Parrott
Do you remember when home wireless networking burst into our lives? Suddenly we could work from any where in the house. Have you ever wanted to do the same when you are out on the road? With WiMax, now you can! WiMax is a wireless network access program that offers its subscribers citywide... Within this range, special cards based on the 802.16 wireless standards will allow mobile devices to surf the internet at high speed. ... How about setting up a wireless mobile office that is always connected to your home office?

Ultra Mobile PC's - The Future of Mobile Computing & Entertainment by Donny Duncan
Just when we think we've reached our mobile limit, something always comes around to blow our minds. PDA's hit the mobile business world and exploded into an overnight sensation. Laptops use to be a rare purchase, but are becoming almost as common as a regular desktop now. ... PDA phones and other internet ready phones are almost a necessity, not only delivering email and internet, but now video and other mobile entertainment. ... Mobile internet, music, movies, games, research, news, and about everything else you would have to lug out your laptop for or go sit at your computer for.

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... In addition to ways to connect to the Internet and Local Area Network's, the S-XGen Ultra Mobile Personal Computer and Communications Device comes with a USB port to allow it to connect to just about any device imaginable including printers, digital cameras, scanners, and a lot of more specialized devices.

Handheld Computers Guide - What to Know When Purchasing Your New PDA by Donny Duncan
Handheld computer devices, also known as PDAs (Personal Digital Assistant) are quickly becoming a necessity for millions of people around the globe. The ability to replace your address book, calendar, calculator, and even some functions of their home computers, can be absolutely priceless. ... Handheld Computers are the future of mobile computing When Handheld Computers were first introduced, it was the mobile work force that took them as gold. ... They can seamlessly integrate into personal computers, syncronizing data, swapping dates and files, making the hard working mobile workers...

5 Tips For Buying The Right Laptop Computer by John San Filippo
It's easy to be intimidated by all the laptop models on the market today. There are literally dozens and dozens in every price range. The key to finding the right one for you is to step back and consider exactly how you plan to use your laptop. When you define what you need before you go... NETWORK CONNECTIONS Thanks in no small part to the Internet, computing in the 21st century relies heavily on being connected: Connected to the Internet, connected to a corporate network, connected to a wireless network, connected to a home network, connected to an online service.