Designing &

Deploying Connected
Device Solutions for
Small and Medium
Business

Chapter 1
Devices for Every Kind of User

Objectives
Describe and contrast desktop, notebook, tablet
notebook form factors and their implications on
customer needs
Describe and contrast between tablet, netbook,
and phone form factors and their implications on
customer needs
Determine which form factors are appropriate to a
particular role
Describe how various components work together
in a computing device

How Devices Work

Device Components
Each computing device is made up of the
following types of components:
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Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Storage devices
Input devices
Output devices
Power source
Networking components

CPU
Executes instructions
to:
o read information
o perform program instructions
o write information

Can be rated by clock

speed
Some have multiple
cores

Input Devices

Keyboard
Mouse
Joystick
Microphone
Touchpad

Storage Devices: RAM

Volatile memory
o Data is destroyed when the
computer shuts down

Application and its

data are loaded into
RAM

Storage Devices: Persistent

Storage
Store data that must
be available each time
you start the
computer
Some common
devices used to store
data include:
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Hard disk drives

CD-ROM drives
DVD-ROM drives
Universal Serial Bus (USB)
drives
o Solid State Drives (SSDs)
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Output Devices

Monitors
Displays
Printers
Speakers
Headsets

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Power Supply
Converts AC to DC
power
Auto-switching adjusts
to input voltage
Output wattage must
be enough to power
all components

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Networking Components
Local area network
o Wi-Fi
o Wired

Broadband Internet
o 3G
o 4G

Personal area network (PAN)

o Bluetooth

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Operating Systems
Characteristics
Event-driven
Graphical user
interface

Popular OSs
Windows
Linux
Macintosh OSX
Android

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Usage Profiles
Task workers
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Data entry
Cashiers
Phone support
Telemarketing

Productivity workers
o Administrative employees
o Project managers
o Sales

High performance workers

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Programmers
Graphic designers
Engineers
Animators

Mobility requirements
o Telecommute
o Customer visits
o Travel
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Types of Devices

Desktop computers
Notebooks
Tablets
Smartphones

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Desktop Computers
Convertible
Minitower

Small Form
Factor

Ultra Slim
Desktop
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All-in-One PCs

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Notebooks
Large and Powerful
Laptop

Lightweight Mini
Netbook

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Tablets
Touchscreen and
digital pen
No keyboard
Very light
Support Wi-Fi and
Bluetooth

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Smartphones
Typical features include:
o Connectivity
Wi-Fi
3G
4G
o Input
Keypad (always)
Touchscreen
Fold-out keyboard
o Operating system
Android
iOS
Windows CE/Windows Phone
o Applets

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Summary
A computing device performs input, processing, output, and
storage
A CPU can have multiple cores
Executable instructions and data are loaded into RAM
A hard disk drive, optical drive, or solid state drive can be used
to store persistent data
Many devices have built-in networking options, including
support for Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3G, or 4G
An auto-switching power supply automatically detects input
power voltage
An operating system coordinates input, processing, output, and
storage activities
When choosing the most appropriate form factor, consider the
usage profile and mobility requirements
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