1. Understanding Mobile Devices
Chapter Ten
Understanding Mobile Devices

2. Objectives Covered
3.4 Explain the characteristics of various types of other mobile devices.
Tablets
Smart phones
Wearable technology devices
Smart watches
Fitness monitors
Glasses and headsets
Phablets
e-Readers
Smart camera
GPS
3.5 Compare and contrast accessories & ports of other mobile devices.
Connection types
NFC
Proprietary vendor specific ports (communication/power)
microUSB/miniUSB
Lightning
Bluetooth IR
Hotspot / tethering
Accessories
Headsets
Speakers
Game pads
Docking stations
Extra battery packs/battery chargers
Protective covers / water proofing
Credit card readers
Memory/MicroSD

3. Characteristics of Mobile Devices
Field servicing and upgrading
Input methods
Secondary storage

4. Types of Mobile Devices
Tablets
Smartphones
Phablets
e-readers
GPS
Smart cameras
Wearable technology

5. Connection Types Wired Wireless USB Proprietary Wi-Fi Bluetooth
Infrared
NFC
Cellular hotspot / tethering

6. Accessories Headsets Speakers Game pads Docking stations
Battery packs and chargers
Protective covers
Credit card readers
Memory cards and readers