Mobile Evaluation and Deployment Strategy East Carolina University Lehigh University Copyright Gale Fritsche, Sharon Collins 2001. This work is the intellectual property of the author. Permission is granted for this material to be shared for non- commercial, educational purposes, provided that this copyright statement appears on the reproduced materials and notice is given that the copying is by permission of the author. To disseminate otherwise or to republish requires written permission from the author.
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Mobile Evaluation and Deployment Strategy
East Carolina University
Lehigh UniversityCopyright Gale Fritsche, Sharon Collins 2001. This work is the intellectual property of the author. Permission is granted for this material to be shared for non-commercial, educational purposes, provided that this copyright statement appears on the reproduced materials and notice is given that the copying is by permission of the author. To disseminate otherwise or to republish requires written permission from the author.
Steps for Successful Implementation
PDA Evaluation
Mobile Deployment Strategy
Vision
Why PDAs and Wireless?
Immediate need for Administration to retrieve E-mail remotely
Students showing up with PDAs and wireless ethernet cards and requesting support
Growing interest among faculty and researchers for the possible uses of PDAs for data gathering
Faculty interest in evaluating how the PDA may be used in the classroom
PDA Evaluation Process
Identified and Acquired PDAs, ISPs and Wireless Cards/Devices
Power source: Main battery - approx. 8 hours (when repeatedly operated 1 min. and displayed 10 min.) Battery backup - approx. 5 years (when main battery is recharged soon after charge warning message)
Operating Temperature: 0-40°C
Size and Weight: 83.6 (W) x 131.2 (L) x 20.0 (H) mm/approx. 250g (including battery).
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Processor: 206 MHz Intel® Strong ARM 32-bit Processor
Memory: 32 MB RAM 16 MB ROM
Display: Color reflective TFT liquid crystal display for indoor and outdoor viewing (4,086 colors)
Touch Screen: Yes
Resolution: 240 x 320
Pixel Pitch: 0.24 mm
Viewable Image: 2.26"wide x 3.02" tall
Light: 5 settings include automatic, low, medium, high and super brightness
Preinstalled Software:Asset ViewerMicrosoft ActiveSync 3.1Microsoft® Windows® CECalendar, Contacts, Tasks, Voice Recorder, Notes, Pocket Word, Pocket Excel, Pocket Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player (MP3s), Calculator, Solitaire, Inbox (for email), Microsoft Reader (ebooks and audible.com content), File ExplorerPicture Viewer
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Size/Weight4.5" x 3.1" x 0.4" / 4.0 oz.
HotSync® CradleSerial Cradle
DisplayEnhanced screen technology 160 x 160
ExpandabilitySerial connector
Software ApplicationsDate Book, Address Book, Mail*, To Do List, Memo Pad, Expense, Calculator, Security, Games, HotSync® technology for local and remote synchronization with your PC.
Desktop Import/ExportImport CSV, Tab delimited, TXT, vCard and vCal. Drag and drop links to Microsoft Excel and Word.
Infrared PortFor data/software sharing.
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Processor: 133MHz 32-bit Hitachi processor
Memory: 16MB RAM (HP Jornada 540/545)
Display:240 x 320 pixels LCD rich color display.
Input: Pen-and-touch interface (stylus included)
Battery: Built-in Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery8 hours of battery life
Input/Output: IrDA infrared port, RS232 serial port, USB cradleCompactFlash™ Type I card slot, AC input jack, Stereo earphone jack
Sound: Audio speaker and microphone, Built-in voice recorderDigital audio player compatible
Size and Weight: 5.2 x 3.1 x 0.6 in (13 x 7.8 x 1.6 cm) 9.1 oz (260 g) with battery
Operating Requirements: Operating temperature: 32–104° F (0-40° C)
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Size/Weight4.7" x 3.2" x 0.7" / 6.0 oz.
HotSync® CradleSerial Cradle
DisplayEnhanced screen technology 160 x 160
ExpandabilitySerial connector
Software ApplicationsDate Book, Address Book, Mail*, To Do List, Memo Pad, Expense, Calculator, Security, Games, HotSync® technology for local and remote synchronization with your PC.
Desktop Import/ExportImport CSV, Tab delimited, TXT, vCard and vCal. Drag and drop links to Microsoft Excel and Word.
Infrared PortNo Infrared Port
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Memory 4 MB flash memory plus 512 Kbytes SRAM
Microprocessor 32-bit Intel386™ processor
Modem Embedded RIM wireless modem
Keyboard Optimized keyboardTrack wheel Thumb-operated track wheelDisplay User-selectable 6 or 8 line displaySize 2.5 x 3.5 x 0.93 inches (LxWxD)Weight Less than 5 ounces (including battery)Notification Tone, vibrate or on-screenSoftware Integrated email/organizer softwareUser Interface Intuitive icons and menusSecurity Password protectionBattery One AA alkaline or rechargeable AA (RIM