1.4 Compare & Contrast different mobile devices

Question 1

What’s a tablet?

Answer 1

Single-screen touch computers. iOS, Android, etc. Larger than ~7 inches diagonal. Designed for touch input, virtual keyboards, drawing interfaces. Application support, productivity, games, utility, etc. Specialized applications, Media (take pics, and watch movies)

Question 2

What are smart phones?

Answer 2

Mobile communication, voice, email, text, instant messages, pictures, video. 3.5 inches to 6 inches diagonal. Media viewer, music, movies, videos. Mobile applications, maps, travel information, and other apps. Productivity, games, specialized apps, etc.

Question 3

What are smart watches?

Answer 3

An extension of your phone and body.

Question 4

What’s a fitness monitor?

Answer 4

Track heart rate, steps, sleep patterns, and more.

Question 5

What are virtual reality headsets?

Answer 5

Replaces reality with a computer generated version. Input from the real world interacts with the virtual world. Many different application for gaming, industrial design, art, enhanced video and image viewing.

Question 6

What’s augmented reality?

Answer 6

Overlay a virtual augmentation with the physical world. The computer provides additional detail used in medical, travel, and gaming.

Question 7

What are e-readers?

Answer 7

A specialized device. Book reading for some music and apps. Electronic paper, black and white screen, performs well in direct light. Very long battery life. Network access - WiFi, cellular.

Question 8

What is mobile GPS?

Answer 8

In-car navigation (and non-car). Requires a view of the sky - Need to receive GPS signal. Periodic updates required over the air and memory card