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6. Comparing Mobile Devices Provides all the capabilities of a desktop computer while also being portable 5 to 8 lbs. 10" × 13" × 2" $$$$–$$$$$ Laptop Provides PIM capabilities, access to application software, access to the Internet, and special handwriting and speech-recognition capabilities 3 lbs. 10" × 8" × 1" $$$$$ Tablet PC Provides PIM capabilities, access to application software, and access to the Internet 0.5 lbs. 5" × 3" × 1" $$–$$$ PDA Provides storage of digital music files and other data 0.25 lbs. 3" × 2" × 1" $$–$$$ MP3 Player Provides voice and e-mail connectivity 0.25 lbs 5" × 2" × 0.5". $$ (includes cost for the phone, a monthly plan, and Internet access) Cell Phone Provides numeric and/or text messaging in one or two directions 0.2 lbs. 2" × 2" × 0.5" $ (includes cost for the pager and a monthly plan) Paging Device Standard Capabilities Approximate Weight Approximate Size Relative Price Device Mobile Devices: Price, Size, Weight, and Capabilities

14. Popular Portable Media Players and Their Characteristics Integrated FM radio and voice recorder; syncs with Outlook USB 2.0 port 30 GB None Up to 15,000 songs or 120 hours of movies Creative Zen Vision Has calendar feature that syncs with Outlook; can serve as a small, portable hard drive USB 2.0 port 30 GB to 60 GB None Up to15,000 songs, 25,000 images, or 150 hours of video Apple iPod Weighs only 1.5 ounces, flash memory provides for skip-free playback USB 2.0 port None 1 GB to 4 GB Up to 1,000 songs or 25,000 images Apple iPod Nano Waterproof to 3 feet, built-in pedometer, built-in FM radio, and equalizer USB 2.0 port None 512 MB to 1 GB Up to 32 hours of music Oregon Scientific MP121 Built-in FM radio, voice recorder, and five-band equalizer USB 2.0 port None 256 MB to 1 GB Up to 500 songs Creative Labs Digital MP3 Player FX200 Other Features Connection to Computer Hard Disk Drive Capacity Built-In Flash Memory Media Capacity