Building on the research conducted in Problem and Exercise 12-53, what challenges does each device present for designers when delivering an electronic commerce application? Are some devices more suitable for supporting some applications than others?

Problem and Exercise 12-53

There is a strong movement toward wireless mobile computing using thin-client technology. Go to the Web and visit some of the major computer vendors that are producing thin-client products such as smartphones and tablets. Investigate the features of each category of device and prepare a report that contrasts each type of device on at least the following criteria: screen size, networking options and speed, permanent memory, and applications.