Mobile computing
- 1. Mobile Computing An overview of Mobile Technologies & Round-Up of Mobile Apps Presented by Jeff Yette Sales Engineer, Slic Network Solutions Presentation Available at: http://www.slideshare.net/jeffyette
- 2. Outline Devices Accessories Applications Mobile Apps vs. Mobile Website Swap-Shop (tell me your story)
- 3. 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
- 4. 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
- 5. 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
- 6. 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
- 7. 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
- 8. Tablet Accessories External Keyboards ● Bluetooth Enabled ● Many Designs/Types ● Foldable ● Flexible/Rollup ● Water Resistant/Proof ● Integrated With Cases
- 9. Tablet Accessories Capacitive/Conductive Styluses/Styli ● Transfers Conductive Properties of Skins to Touchscreen ● Good for : ● Handwriting Recongition ● Whiteboarding ● Electronic Signatures
- 10. 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 - $40 Manufactured - $100+
- 11. Getting Access Connectivity ● Mobile Broadband (3G) upto 1.5 Mbps ● Tethering ● Mobile Device (MiFi) ● Public Hotspots ● Libraries ● McDonalds ● http://v4.jiwire.com
- 12. 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”
- 13. 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
- 14. 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
- 15. Applications Microsoft Office Replacements ● Google Docs/Google Aps ● iPad/iPhone ● Documents To Go ● iWorks ● QuickOffice ● neu.Pen ● Android ● Documents To Go ● OfficeSuite
- 16. Applications Social Media ● Apps & Mobile Versions ● Excellent Opportunities To Update Status Try the “Did you know?” approach
- 17. Applications QR Code ● Quick Reference Code ● URLs ● Text ● Phone Number ● i-nigma Reader (Highly Recommended) ● Make Your Own Codes: http://qrcode.kaywa.com
- 18. 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
- 19. Mobile Optimized Website www.slic.com Android iPhone iPad
- 20. “Swap Shop” Please tell me your story … What mobile apps have you found helpful? How are you using mobile technology?