Using Palmtops and Pen Windows on the Farm
The evolution of the computer on the farm
At first, the portable computer was used in the field.
Portable/Laptop Computer
Problems:
To overcome problems of the portable computer, “ruggedized” portables were developed with various data collection tools.
“Hardened” Portable Computer
“New” pocket computers were used in the field
Pocket Computer
To overcome keyboard problems, increase screen size, improve data entry, pen based computers developed
Pen Computer (Laptop size)
Evaluation:
To improve the usefulness of the computer, size was decreased, and less flexible pen writing recognition adopted
PalmPilot
PPT Slide
Pen Computing Works best if.....
How are Palmtops & Pen Windows being used on the Farm?
Examples:
In order to utilize Palm or Pen based computed, acceptance of the limitations is required.
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