Mobile Computing

"Mobile Computing : A technology that allows transmission of data, via a computer, without having to be connected to a fixed physical link."

Mobile computing is the solution to all my connection needs. There are three devices that I consider very important: cell phone, laptop and iTouch, respectively. 

My first ever cell phone was Nokia 8210, which was a hand-me-down from my mom when I was in 4^th grade.  

   

Since I rely on the Internet for researching and doing collaborative projects, I would consider my laptop as a major component of my educational life, without it, I would have a hard time doing school works.

 

Not long ago, I brought an iTouch with my own money since I was really desperate for an all-in-one mobile device. I found my iTouch to be extremely useful because of the following reasons:

a.      I love listening to music whatever my mood is

b.      I can read books free of charge with the help of iBooks

c.      I can connect with my friends via social networking sites

d.      I can play games whenever I’m bored

e.      It can be used as a media player

f.      It helps me with school related matters (e.g. scheduler, web searching, PDF/PPT viewer) 

No matter how good mobile computing might be, it still brings some issues that may concern the users. Even if I am amazed with all the devices I have, I still worry that issues like the invasion of privacy may occur. Other issues that bother me are: the energy consumption of a device and the high risk of being robbed when owning a device.

We know that technology have evolved throughout the years, more and more products are being introduced and they are more innovative than ever.  So it would not be surprising if Mobile Computing in the future will be bigger and better.