mobile computing
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Presented at the 2011 Forever Wired ConferenceTRANSCRIPT
Mobile Computing
An overview of Mobile Technologies &Round-Up of Mobile Apps
Presented by Jeff YetteSales Engineer, Slic Network Solutions
Presentation Available at:http://www.slideshare.net/jeffyette
Outline
Devices Accessories Applications Mobile Apps vs. Mobile Website Swap-Shop (tell me your story)
Devices - Netbooks
Netbooks (aka mini laptops)
● Typically 7-10” screen● Variety of Operating Systems● Frequently have solid state storage
(no moving parts)
http://reviews.cnet.com/best-netbooks
Netbooks – Pros & Cons
Pros - ● Small Form Factor● Familiar Operating System & Applications● Have Traditional ports such as USB
Cons● Poor Battery Life● Small Keyboard - unfcomfortable for many people● Limited Processing Power - not a desktop/full sized laptop replacement● Most lack CDRom/DVD drive
Devices – Smart Phones
Smart Phones
● 40% of US mobile phone owners have a smartphone.Expected to pass 50% by the end of 2011 (Neilsen - July 2011)
● July 2011 US smartphone users reached 82.2M (comScore)
● Smartphones sales to pass PCs in 2012 (Morgan Stanley Research)
● Three Major Platforms● Apple (iPhone)● Android● Blackberry
Devices - Tablets
Tablets
● Typically 7”-10” screen● iPad vs Android● Frequently have solid-state
storage (no moving parts)
Pros - ● Small● Excellent Battery Life● Quick Start-up Time
Cons● Lack of Input/Output Devices
Tablets – Android vs. iPad
Feature/Functionality Android or iPad
Size & Weight iPad
Voice Recognition Android
Multitasking Android
Battery Life iPad
Limiteless Browsing Android
Desktop Feel Android
More/Better Apps iPad
Fewer Restrictions iPad
Prone to Operator Error Android
Number of Users iPad
Tablet Accessories
External Keyboards
● Bluetooth Enabled● Many Designs/Types
● Foldable● Flexible/Rollup● Water Resistant/Proof
● Integrated With Cases
Tablet Accessories
Capacitive/Conductive Styluses/Styli
● Transfers Conductive Properties of Skins to Touchscreen
● Good for :● Handwriting Recongition● Whiteboarding● Electronic Signatures
Road Warrior Necessities
Power Options
● Car Charges● Power Inverters
● $15-$300● 125 watts – 2,000 watts
● iPad needs 10 watts● Dell laptop 65-100 watts● hair dryer 400 watts low – 1400 watts high
Laptop Vehicle Mounts
DIY - $40Manufactured - $100+
Getting Access
Connectivity ● Mobile Broadband (3G) upto 1.5 Mbps
● Tethering● Mobile Device (MiFi)
● Public Hotspots● Libraries● McDonalds● http://v4.jiwire.com
Applications
Drop Box
“A free service that lets you bring your photos, docs, and videos anywhere and share them easily. Never email yourself a file again!”
● Cloud-based storage● Synchronization/Back-up/Collaboration● PC, Linux, Mac/iPad, Adroid, Blackberry● Definable Sharing Priviledges● Free account = 2GB, paid = 50GB, 100GB & 350GB● Drag & Drop file “upload”
Applications
Google Documents
“Create and share your work online and access your documents from anywhere. Manage documents, spreadsheets,
presentations, surveys, and more”
● Online document storage● Mobile App available● Offline Content Editting relatively new● Definable Sharing Priviledges● Free account = 1GB
Applications
Annotation Software
● Mark-up existing documents● Good for electronic signature● Sharing of marked-up document
● iPad/iPhone● Neu.Annotate PDF
● Android● Sign My Pad
Applications
Microsoft Office Replacements
● Google Docs/Google Aps● iPad/iPhone
● Documents To Go● iWorks● QuickOffice● neu.Pen
● Android● Documents To Go● OfficeSuite
Applications
Social Media
● Apps & Mobile Versions● Excellent Opportunities To Update Status
Try the “Did you know?” approach
Applications
QR Code
● Quick Reference Code● URLs● Text● Phone Number
● i-nigma Reader (Highly Recommended)● Make Your Own Codes: http://qrcode.kaywa.com
Mobile App vs Mobile Website
Mobile App
● Costly To Develop ($30,000 – mashable.com)● Time Intensive (must be approved for market)● Platform Specific (separate app for iPhone, Android, Blackberry)
Mobile Website
● Relatively Inexpensive To Create● Single Version CAN Support Multiple Platforms● Easy To Provide Updates● Instant Tracking Via Google Analytics
“Swap Shop”
Please tell me your story …
What mobile apps have you found helpful?
How are you using mobile technology?
Pleasecomplete your evaluations!