Mobile computer
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A mobile computer is any computing device intended to frequently move location while maintaining operation.
Many types of mobile computers have been introduced since the 1990s, including the:
- Laptop computer
- Personal digital assistant (PDA)
- Portable data terminal (PDT)
- Tablet personal computer
- Smartphone
Mobile Computers in Industry
The advent of wireless networking has greatly enhanced the functionality of mobile computers by allowing data entry to occur at the point of activity. The efficiency of modern manufacturing, transportation, and distribution would not be possible without mobile computer technology.