im and devices
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Mobile version of a personal computer system
Provides all of the capabilities of a desktop computer
Designed to sit on your lapOffering desktop performance
in a mobile platform
Advantages (Laptop & Notebook)
Can be used in many placesSmaller than desktop PCsLow power consumptionNot affected by short power
interruptions HandyMore secured
Disadvantages (Laptop & Notebook)Health problemsUnaffordableDifficult to repairDifficult to modifyConfigurations are limited to
those provided by laptop manufacturers
Small handheld computers Palmtop computer, or personal
data assistantMobile device that functions as
a personal information manager Ability to connect to the InternetTouch screen for entering dataMemory card slot for data
storage
Business usesFor taking notesManaging meetingsRemindersBrowse Internet and read/write
emailsStore and run the applications
you need to run your business
AdvantagesTake notesOrganize daily schedulesBrowse InternetCreate trusted reminder systemStore various informationMake power point presentations
Exchange of text messagesReal-time textingMost exchanges are text-onlyBoth users must be online at the
sameWindow that indicates that an IM
has arrived, or containing the incoming message
Business usesCustomer complaints can be
handled easilyBetter customer interactionPersonal relationshipBetter customer support
AdvantagesQuick, easy and instantAllows users to effectively be in
multiple places at the same timeHelping to maintain close Less expensivePossible to talk to many people
at onceallows people to talk to each
other from different countries
DisadvantagesNo tone with instant messagingCan be addictiveEmotions cannot be expressedCan send viruses through files
sent on instant messaging servers
Used for gossiping and rumour spreading