How PDAs are different from other computers:
A distinction should be made between PDAs and Notebooks.
A notebook computer is similar to a laptop computer and is generally smaller than a briefcase and is also up to 25% smaller than a laptop pc.
Types and Manufacture’s of PDAs:
The three manufactures of PDAs are palm OS, Pocket PC (replaces windows CE for most windows based handhelds) and black berry operating systems.
The two primary types of PDAs are palmtop and Handheld PCs (HPCs).
How PDAs can be used as a method of communication:
Blackberry phones can combine PDAs and phones into a single device. This a versatile tool to handle business mail, offering diary functions and providing data connections for a laptop along with conventional mobile phone use.
How PDAs can be used to store and access information:
Palm OS devices include basic tools for calendaring, contacts, lists and notes. Some of the devices also include connectivity software and e-mail capability. Third-party software for the palm is a growing market-all types of software are available for the palm from word processing to games. The palm OS is easy to use for calendar, contacts and task functions. However, additional synchronization software must be installed to synch data with outlook.
PDAs are windows devices so the software is familiar to office users. Pocket Word, Pocket Excel, Pocket Outlook and Internet Explorer have many of the same features of their PC versions. No additional software, other than an installation disk which usually comes with the device, is needed to synch with a desktop or laptop pc. These devices also easily handle synching to multiple machines-a valuable tool in moving data between office and home PCs. PDAs have a range of software applications similar to those for palm.
The impact of PDAs on Mojo DJ business and society.
- Better use of staff time – Morice and Joanna can be contacted where ever they are and can follow up enquiries quickly and easily.
- Improve customer service – customers can contact them from where ever they are.
- Emails can be accessed and sent to them while on the road.
- Quotations can be provided and sent without having to be at the office.
- Morice and Joanna can contact each other easily and share information from any where.
- Use of spreadsheets can help keep monitoring and financing up to date.
- Sat alight navigation software can help Morice and Joanna find new places such as night clubs.
- This will allow people to work flexibly from home and office.
