Portable devices
by Patrick Johnson
Laptop
Carries out the same functions as a computer but is designed to be light and portable so can be carried around
Netbook
Similar to a notebook but designed to be used for wireless communication. Usually cheaper and a lower specification.
PDA (personal digital devise)
Small enough to be held in the palm of your hand, usually contains an address book, note making features, telephone and internet features
EXAMPLES
A teacher
A teacher would need a desktop because they are normally in every room and are all wired into a server so you can access it everywhere. However they could use a laptop so they are able to take work home.
A news reporter
a new reporter is most likely to use a laptop or a notebook as they have to be able to travel any where.
A website designer
a web designer will most likely need a desktop because they need to be able to have a lot of memory and needs to be able to use SD cards and graphic cards.
A doctor (in a GP surgery)
A doctor will most likely use a desktop as all they do is stay in the same room all day
Accessible ICT
A special mouse for people with movement difficulties to communicate with their computer
A wrist rest for people to use while typing on the keyboard
A touch screen for people with visual and learning difficulties