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Mobile Devices & Smartphones

Find usage tips and buying advice for mobile phones, smartphones, PDAs, mobile internet devices, and other mobile gadgets here. Learn how to use mobile computing devices for work on the go.
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What Is Tethering?

Tethering enables you to go online from your laptop or PDA using your cell phone as a modem. Find out more about the pros and cons of tethering.

How To Use Your Cell Phone As A Modem

If you have a cell phone or smartphone with a data plan, you may be able to use it as a modem for your laptop computer. Find out how to tether your cell phone to your computer so you can access the Internet anywhere you go.

Mobile Computing Devices

Discover the types of mini computers available today, from pocket-sized PCs to portable netbooks.

A Computer in Your Pocket: 7 of the Best Internet Tablets & Mini PCs

The dream of being able to carry a computer in your pocket and access the Internet from anywhere is more of a reality today than ever before, with...

5 Unique Gadget Gifts for Everyone

A selection of unique gadget gifts that are useful for all types of people (travelers, road warriors, commuters, executives, and even the person who has everything).

Satellite Phones Overview

Satellite phones allow you to stay connected in remote areas beyond cellular and landline coverage.

Cydia - Features of Cydia iPhone Apps Manager and Apps Examples

Cydia - Features of Cydia iPhone Apps Manager and Apps Examples

Rooting

Definition and examples of rooting Android devices.

Jailbreaking

Definition and examples of jailbreaking for iPhones, iPods, Android devices, and other mobile phones

PDAs versus Smartphones

Compare the differences and similarities between PDAs and smartphones. Though this article is from About.com's Guide to PDAs, it's a pretty unbiased analysis.

GPS Price and Feature Chart

Many mobile professionals rely on an in-car GPS to get around, especially since they travel or on the road very often. About.com's Guide to GPS has a great overview of the features to consider when buying a GPS.

Apple iPad Central

"All You Need to Know About Apple's iPad Tablet" - from About.com's Guide to Portable Electronics. It's an interesting device that may be useful for mobile professionals' basic Web surfing needs.

Ultra Mobile PCs Database

A convenient, sortable table comparing specs for tablet ultra-mobile PCs, notebook UMPCs, and consumer Internet devices -- all have screens under 9" and several are under 5".

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