What is mobile computing?
What is mobile computing?

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Mobile computing encompasses a number of technologies and devices, such as wireless LANs, notebook computers, cell and smart phones, tablet PCs and PDAs. Basically, any electronic device that helps you organize your life, communicate with coworkers or friends, or do your job more efficiently is part of mobile computing.

To learn more, check out our Featured Topic on Mobile Basics.

This was first published in July 2003