Technology Poster by Anisa Hersi https://padlet.com/anisa_hersi/1bs6aw74q0eq -Handheld computers - By: Zainab, Humayrah, and Aneesa en-us 2015-03-13 16:47:25 UTC 2024-04-11 07:45:58 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.storage.googleapis.com/portrait/rose_close.jpg Definition zmanjra https://padlet.com/anisa_hersi/1bs6aw74q0eq/wish/53392024 - A handheld PC, or HPC for short, was a computer built around a form factor which is smaller than any standard laptop computers.

]]> 2015-03-13 17:09:01 UTC https://padlet.com/anisa_hersi/1bs6aw74q0eq/wish/53392024 Advantages zmanjra https://padlet.com/anisa_hersi/1bs6aw74q0eq/wish/53392797 - Allows the owner to take their work with them wherever they go

-Smaller than normal laptop and you can easily put it into your backpack, briefcase or even ones pocket

-Their prices are cheaper ( Prices range from $190-$400)

-You don't need to plug it into a power source for it to work

]]> 2015-03-13 17:12:18 UTC https://padlet.com/anisa_hersi/1bs6aw74q0eq/wish/53392797 Disadvantages #1 zmanjra https://padlet.com/anisa_hersi/1bs6aw74q0eq/wish/53393569 -The keyboards on handheld computers are smaller than ones of the desktop computers or laptops

- The screen is much smaller

- Since it's portable, but sometimes because it's small in size, it could be easily forgotten or stolen

]]> 2015-03-13 17:15:48 UTC https://padlet.com/anisa_hersi/1bs6aw74q0eq/wish/53393569 How You Could Exercise Caution When Using It zmanjra https://padlet.com/anisa_hersi/1bs6aw74q0eq/wish/53394742 - Limit your time on your device

- Manage your time on the device

- Make sure to constantly check if your device is with you

- Go a few hours without the device

]]> 2015-03-13 17:21:30 UTC https://padlet.com/anisa_hersi/1bs6aw74q0eq/wish/53394742 How It Impacts Society As A Whole anisa_hersi https://padlet.com/anisa_hersi/1bs6aw74q0eq/wish/53396073 -it changes the way people interact with one another
-we are beginning to lose the face-to-face contact that was such an important part of our lives in the past
]]> 2015-03-13 17:28:57 UTC https://padlet.com/anisa_hersi/1bs6aw74q0eq/wish/53396073 Disadvantages #2 zmanjra https://padlet.com/anisa_hersi/1bs6aw74q0eq/wish/54147435 -Not upgradeable since it's small in size you can't upgrade the motherboard if it occurred that it started being slower

- Individuals are able to carry this around, which makes them dependent on the device

- They are constantly on the device which they devote their time on it

]]> 2015-03-19 21:28:46 UTC https://padlet.com/anisa_hersi/1bs6aw74q0eq/wish/54147435 Its Use... zmanjra https://padlet.com/anisa_hersi/1bs6aw74q0eq/wish/54147592 -Personal information manager

-Was a harware design for personal digital assistant devices running windows

-Provides the appointment calender funtions

-Reading current news

-Sending e-mails

-Keeping phone and phone number

]]> 2015-03-19 21:31:20 UTC https://padlet.com/anisa_hersi/1bs6aw74q0eq/wish/54147592 How it impacts one's financial decisions (individual) zmanjra https://padlet.com/anisa_hersi/1bs6aw74q0eq/wish/54147867 -Since it's really cheap, individuals keep buying a new one

-Online shopping

-You become a thinker and start disliking the market

]]> 2015-03-19 21:35:44 UTC https://padlet.com/anisa_hersi/1bs6aw74q0eq/wish/54147867 How it (could) change (s) one's values and goals (for the better or for the worse) zmanjra https://padlet.com/anisa_hersi/1bs6aw74q0eq/wish/54148167 - It could change an individuals goals because, these devices can become very addictive, and time consuming, which affects an individuals goal

- An individual can become lazy

-The act of procrastination

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