1.4 Compare & Contrast different mobile devices Flashcards

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What’s a tablet?

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Single-screen touch computers. iOS, Android, etc. Larger than ~7 inches diagonal. Designed for touch input, virtual keyboards, drawing interfaces. Application support, productivity, games, utility, etc. Specialized applications, Media (take pics, and watch movies)

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What are smart phones?

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Mobile communication, voice, email, text, instant messages, pictures, video. 3.5 inches to 6 inches diagonal. Media viewer, music, movies, videos. Mobile applications, maps, travel information, and other apps. Productivity, games, specialized apps, etc.

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What are smart watches?

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An extension of your phone and body.

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What’s a fitness monitor?

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Track heart rate, steps, sleep patterns, and more.

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What are virtual reality headsets?

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Replaces reality with a computer generated version. Input from the real world interacts with the virtual world. Many different application for gaming, industrial design, art, enhanced video and image viewing.

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What’s augmented reality?

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Overlay a virtual augmentation with the physical world. The computer provides additional detail used in medical, travel, and gaming.

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What are e-readers?

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A specialized device. Book reading for some music and apps. Electronic paper, black and white screen, performs well in direct light. Very long battery life. Network access - WiFi, cellular.

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What is mobile GPS?

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In-car navigation (and non-car). Requires a view of the sky - Need to receive GPS signal. Periodic updates required over the air and memory card

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