It is thanks to GPRS and the applications it enables that manufacturers are redesigning the concept of mobile terminals for the future.
At this point, GPRS represents a break from the trend in current voice equipment, where size is prioritized over other factors. Adapting terminals for mobile data use requires features typical of personal computing (such as high-resolution color screens, icon-based navigation, and powerful, compatible operating systems and software).
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The connection is made by means of a GPRS mobile phone that acts as a modem, requiring the installation on the Personal Computer of software supplied with the phone.
In the near future, GPRS communication cards (PC Card) will be available that will allow connection without the need to use a mobile phone.
Suitable for all types of business applications, such as email, management applications, file transfer, internet browsing, and access to company computer applications.
HANDHELD COMPUTERS (PDAs)
They feature a large color screen with graphic capabilities and operate similarly to a personal computer. They have a touchscreen but no keyboard.
The wireless connection is made by connecting to a GPRS mobile phone that acts as a modem.
Suitable for all types of business applications, such as email, business management, internet browsing or personal management tools, reduced extensions of PC programs.
In the near future, terminals will begin to appear that integrate mobile communication directly into the computer or via a GPRS adapter. The computer itself will be able to act as a mobile phone for voice communication.
COMBINATION PHONES
These devices are similar to existing ones, known as communicators or smartphones. They feature a dual design, making them convenient to use as a mobile phone, and a large display that allows the use of data applications. They typically have a full alphanumeric keyboard or a touchscreen.
Suitable for business applications that require a limited amount of information or graphics, such as email, team management, or fax reception.
They typically use the manufacturer's own operating systems and are compatible with certain types of standard software.
In the future, they will develop additional graphical rendering capabilities, color display, and greater compatibility with standard operating systems.
GPRS MOBILE PHONES
This type of terminal is similar to current models, but with a greater data transmission capacity. It features a design optimized for voice use and the ability to display summarized written information.
They can also function as a wireless modem for connecting other types of devices such as handheld computers (PDAs) and laptops.
They are suitable for simple data applications with small text sizes, such as personal information query applications and banking transactions.
They typically use the manufacturer's own operating systems.
In the future, they will develop additional information display capabilities with larger, color screens, and will continue to use a numeric keypad for greater convenience when dialing telephone numbers.
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