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Docking stations
A Docking station or port replicator or dock provides a simplified way of “plugging-in” an electronic device such as a laptop computer to common peripherals. Because a wide range of dockable devices–from mobile telephones to wireless mice–have different connectors, power signaling, and uses, docks are not standardized and are therefore often designed with a specific [...]
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Mobile computing limitations
Insufficient bandwidth: Mobile Internet access is generally slower than direct cable connections, using technologies such as GPRS and EDGE, and more recently HSDPA and HSUPA 3G networks. These networks are usually available within range of commercial cell phone towers. Higher speed wireless LANs are inexpensive but have very limited range. Security standards: When working mobile [...]
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Mobile computing
Telxon PTC-710 is a 16-bit mobile computer PTC-710 with MP 830-42 microprinter 42-column version. It was manufactured by the Telxon corporation since early 1990s. This one was used as a portable ticket machine by Czech Railways (České dráhy) in the 1990s. Mobile computing is a form of human–computer interaction by which a computer is expected [...]