LAPTOP, NOTE BOOK PCs, PDA, IM

LAPTOP

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

Types of Laptops

Subnotebook

Rugged Laptop

Tablet Laptop

NOTE BOOK PCs

Similar to lap topsSmaller than Lap topsLightweight computersCheaper than a full-size laptop

Business uses (Laptop & Notebook)Easy storage of customer relationMarketingProduct demonstration

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

PDA (Personal digital assistant)

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

DisadvantagesSmall screen sizeMemory limitationsExpensiveCan be addictiveBattery life is limited

IM (Instant messaging)

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

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