| Mobile computing software is used in portable | | | | detailed price codes and other technical data in |
| computing devices such as laptops, notebook PCs, | | | | their pocket PCs. Healthcare professionals can use |
| tablet PCs, palmtops, personal digital assistant | | | | it to record patient details and lab results and |
| (PDAs) and other hand held devices. The | | | | transfer it to a main computer. Lawyers can use |
| software allows users to perform all the functions | | | | it to view codes or rules during the course of a |
| that are possible in a standard desktop PC | | | | trial. Finance professionals use it to view credit |
| connected to a LAN(local area network) or | | | | ratings and consult SEC (securities and exchange |
| WAN(wide area network) network. | | | | commission) regulations. |
| It allows individual users to access the Internet, | | | | It is used in industrial mobile computing devices to |
| send and receive e-mails, and download electronic | | | | help in production and inventory management. It is |
| content. Users can work on windows word | | | | used in devices such as wireless bar code readers |
| document, excel spreadsheets, and make audio | | | | for recording each item that enters or goes out |
| video presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint. | | | | of the production house or warehouse. |
| They can draw images and write text messages | | | | A mobile computing software is designed to be |
| in devices that use touch sensitive screens and | | | | used with a particular type of computing device. |
| digital pens. It can also be used to download audio | | | | Users are recommended to check the |
| files such as mp3. | | | | compatibility of the software before making the |
| The software is also used in various hand held | | | | purchase decision. They also have the option to |
| devices such as PDAs ( personal digital assistant) | | | | download freeware from the Internet or order |
| and pocket PCs. It is used to create business | | | | customized software to suit specific operational or |
| documents used by businesses worldwide. It | | | | professional needs. |
| allows manufacturer representatives to carry | | | | |