Mobile Computing Essentials

Mobile computing is the ability to make computing tasks in some or all of the possible locations. Here, I get a listing (in my opinion) the top 4 requirements for mobile computing and my suggestions/opinions on these requirements.

There are other requirements for mobile computing, and you can check them on Wikipedia.

Portability

It is common sense: If your computers or mobile devices are too heavy to carry around, they are useless for mobile computing. Gone are the days of necessary around heavy laptops size of attache cases. A good example of a very mobile computing device is the Apple MacBook Air: it is small and thin enough to put in an envelope. Good examples are also the humble netbooks. These small, almost pocket-sized computers are small and light enough that you almost can put them inside your coat pockets or purses. They offer a relatively good processing power for the basic needs, data processing up to 15 hours of battery life (depending on usage) and is cheaper than most full size notebooks. Since Asus came out with the original Ultra Mobile pc (UMPC), EEEPC, has almost all computer companies set up their own netbook line.

Now, with the release of the Apple iPad tablet, Tablet Computing has put in the spotlight again. Large computer brands included with Samsung release the Galaxy Loss and HP developer and hopefully final release slate, and Asus announces EeePads, there more than in addition to the functions and powers, out in the iPad.

Battery life

Even if you have the fastest and easiest computing devices (laptops, cell phones, tablets, etc.), but you do not have enough power to support them, they are almost useless for mobile computing. A couple of hours of power is the current standard for most laptop computers. If your laptop battery last for three hours is already above the average.

With netbooks is three hours just average. Because of the development of low power consume processors and INDENT monitors and also the development of higher capacity, compact lithium ion polymer battery packs/, we have netbooks, which can stay powered more than 8 hours. Examples of such laptops is the next generation of Acer Aspire One, ASUS Eee PC 533 1015, MSI U160, HP Mini 210 series. Imagine this situation: you fully charge your netbook before you start the day, and then use it is not connected for the whole day. You are now call "truly mobile computing". With smartphones, especially those who exploit a lot of 3 G connectivity, a whole day operation is sweet: anything less is just normal.

Internet Connectivity

Staying connected to the Internet is one of the fundamental requirements for mobile computing. Unless you do not have any use of the Internet, should your mobile computing device at least has a built-in wireless network adapter, also known as wi-fi card. Another major unit for staying connected with your netbook or laptops is a mobile broadband device like the 3 G modems, USB, pcmcia cards, and built-in 3 G modems in several netbooks and laptops. The latest smartphones take full advantage of 3 g network: they can work outside the wi-fi hot spots. The only downside is the rapid loss of battery life.

Durability

Mobile computing has the most demanding requirements relating to devices, especially when it comes to durability. Because mobile computing is done anywhere and everywhere, the units you use must be able to survive the most number of scenarios. And when we talk about sustainability in mobile computing, nothing beats the Panasonic ToughBook. This line of portable computers from Panasonic was designed to handle the most demanding computing environments. Check out the videos on YouTube.

Tips

Make sure you research about the product before buying good any mobile computing device. The best way to measure if the device meets your needs and desires is to try the actual device. If you can test your device for a day, the better.

Always buy computing mobile devices with at least one-year warranty. That gives you a small sense of security when the device fails, within the first year.

When it comes to durability, most mobile computing devices such as laptops, smartphones and netbooks, tablets have operational guidelines that you should follow. If you use these entities outside their perscribe conditions, you run the risk of voiding the warranty. Examples using the device under the rain, vibrating platforms, the sand-inclined and water-prone places like the beach and other unusual locations.

Russel CP is a technical writer, photographer and multimedia artist. He writes articles on technology, photography and Life in General. You can read more of his articles on the http://www.russelcp.com