What Is Mobile Computing?
Mobile computing embraces a host of portable technologies that makes Internet access on the go not only possible, but integral to every day life. From notebook computers to personal digital assistants (PDAs) like the Backberry® and iPhone®, to standard cell phones, mobile computing has become an indispensable way of life. Mobile laptop and notebook computers can use one of two types of wireless access services when away from the home or office. The most commonly used and least expensive is WiFi®. WiFi uses radio waves to broadcast an Internet signal from a wireless router to the immediate surrounding area. If the wireless network is not encrypted, anyone can jump on. WiFi is commonly used in public places to create “hotspots.” The drawback to WiFi is that you must locate a hotspot, then stay put within broadcasting range to use it. An alternative to WiFi is cellular broadband. This type of mobile computing technology utilizes a cellular modem or AirCard® to connect to cell towers for I
Mobile Computing & Communications is the leading magazine covering portable computers and wireless communications products. Our publication is designed to help corporate mobile workers buy the best mobile products and use them in the most effective way. Mobile has a circulation of approximately 175,000 and is published monthly. It has been in existence since 1990. Who publishes Mobile Computing? Our magazine is published by the CurtCo Freedom Group, which is based in Malibu, CA. CurtCo is the fastest growing publisher of magazines in the country. Other magazines published by CurtCo include Home Theatre, Portable Computing Direct Shopper, Sales & Field Force Automation, Home Theatre Buyers Guide, AudioVideo Shopper, Mobile Sound, and Entertainment@Home. Who reads Mobile Computing? The target audience of Mobile is corporate volume buyers of mobile technology. Contact: Tim Bajarin, Contributing Editor, tbarjarin@mcimail.com or Frank Becker, Contributing Editor, fdb2@cornell.
