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.

UMPC-stands for ultra Mobile portable computer•Business-class device for enterprise users
•Runs a "heavy" OS like Vista
•Optimized for office-use applications like Excel, Word, etc.

Vilv X5

MSI Wimpad
Archos 9


MID- stands for mobile internet devise•Consumer-class lifestyle device
•Runs a 'lightweight" OS with quick start up like Linux
•Optimized for things like media playback and web surfing
•In 2009 (or so) Moorestown-based devices will be classed as MIDs only

i Pad

i Phone
Ramos W7
2. What are the differences between a Notebook handheld computing device and a Netbook handheld computing device?
Screen size for net book- usually 7, 8 or 9 inches monitor screens but for a note book the smallest that they go into is 12.1 inches.
Notebooks- has dual core processor. it can run Windows XP or vista. It has a large, regular hard drive that spins.
storage- Notebooks can have anywhere from 80 to 320 Gigabytes of storage onboard.
Whilst netbooks have only 4Gb to 80 Gb
Netbook- is not for loading games or applications such as photoshop or word.
Net book- useful for net-centric computing. Net centric computing is surfing the web, checking your e mail, running web applications
Net book- mostly come with the atom processor. Nitebook- Dual processor
DVD drives- Notebook includes isk drive whilst net books don't.
pRICE: REGULAR PEOPLE CAN AFFORD NET BOOKS VERY CHEAPLY.
Net books operating sysytem is either windows XP or Linux whilst Notebooks -WIndows XP or Vista
Batteries and battery life: Netbook- 3 to 4 hours. Notebooks- 2 to 4 hours


3. Using the following sites, describe the design & features of the Apple Ipad then discuss how it compares with a Netbook.
Ipad
It does not have a web cam, no multitasking, no HDMI import, no flash, like a netbook does.
However it feels great on your hands, and the speed of the CPU is marvelous, and the e-book reading application, is real



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

I think, that the of the three hand held devices, the one that would suit my needs, is the laptop. It has every convenience, good power, memory, and features such as the DVD player, USB port hole, and multitasking, that i need. On the other hand, the net book is very handy, and easily movable, and the i Pad feels great on your hand, with the sleek touch screen, with the flatness.

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

Any notebook, that suits your needs