Mobile computers are small portable devices, which have many applications such as, used to build robots, industrial controllers, Internet applications etc. with standard platform for PDAs and cell phones. Mobile computers are tailored to fit in any application, whether it is inside an office or in the most extreme conditions outside.
Types of mobile computers
Mobile computers are categorized into many types, which include various features and configurations.
• Compact mobile computers
Compact mobile computers are available in smaller forms and with very thin structure. Comparing to other types of mobile computers, compact mobile computers have a less sophisticated operating system. Code, Opticon, Unitech and Wasp are the popular manufacturers of compact mobile computers.
• Key-based mobile computers
Key-based mobile computers are pocessed with touch screen and many keys for data entry operations. Its touch screen or graphics screen hybrid technology allows the user to operate the computer with a stylus or digital pen, or a fingertip, instead of a keyboard or mouse. They have many keys and key configuration options for easier user functionality. The leading sellers in key-based mobile computers are Data logic, Honeywell, Intermec, and Motorola.
• Pen-based mobile computers
Pen-based mobile computers resemble PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants) with built in scanner. Pen-based mobile computers typically come in only two key configuration options QWERTY and a 4-PIM key for navigation option. The leading manufacturers of pen-based mobile computers are Data logic, Honeywell, Intermec, Motorola, and Wasp.
• Tablet computers
Tablet computer is a notebook or slate-shaped computer with a liquid crystal display (LCD) on which the user writes with a special pen called a stylus. Tablet pc’s can easily be tucked under the arm like a book, and they are extremely rugged computers designed to be held like a tablet. Bosanova, Intermec, and Motorola are leaders in producing tablet computers.
Mobile computer devices are available in various types enable exiting new usage models and provide significant work flexibility. Mobile computers offer wireless accessibility to users to perform various applications. These portable data terminals are flexible than the other personal computer systems. |
