Evolution of Laptops in the Business World

Portable Personal Computer Hardware Evolution Devon Greco

The Epson HX-20 (1982) Field terminal for word processing Standard 16 KB RAM

Tandy 100 (1983) ROM programs written by Bill Gates Runs for 20 hours on 4 AA Built-in 300 baud modem Text Editor BASIC $799

IBM 5155 Personal Portable Computer (1984) 9-inch amber display CGA graphics, 80 X 25 text Two 360KB 5.25-inch disk drives Intel 4.77MHz RAM: 256K, 640K max 30 pounds $4,225

TRS Model 200 (1984) LCD display: 40 X 16 text 240 x 128 graphics Intel 2.4MHz Bar code, modem, cassette Microsoft BASIC in ROM US $999 w/ 24K RAM 24K, 72K max

Compaq SLT/286 Laptop (1988) 12-megahertz 80C286 processor Only 8 1/2 inches deep 20-megabyte or 40-megabyte hard disk drive An optional 2,400-baud internal modem is $ Floppy Drive 14 lbs $5399

NEC UltraLight (1989) 4.4lbs DOS Compatible $2,399

Mac Portable ” 1-bit 640x400 display Front mounted handle for carrying Up-to-10 hour lead-acid battery 2-MB RAM 256 KB ROM 16 MHz $7,300 with hard drive

Fast forward a few years…

Thinkpad 700 (1992) Windows MB Hard disk 7 lbs $4350

Fast forward a few more years… Fast forward a few years…

Toshiba RX1 (2008) World’s Lightest Computer! Intel Core 2 Duo U GHz 3 GB RAM 128GB SSD DVD±RW DL 12.1" WXGA TFT 12.5 hour battery 1.88 lbs $4999

Uses of Laptops In the Business World Diana Tobias

What its used for? Mobility Work At home Virtual World

Laptops is the Workplace Adam Jarrah

Saad Jarrah General Sales Manager- Santa Barbara Auto Group- S.B., CA Manages 5 of group’s 9 departments (Audi, Land Rover, Infiniti, SMART, used cars)

Use of Laptops at SBAG Only used by three members of upper management (General Sales Manager, General Manager, Controller) Used to increase range of use, portability, cross- use between dealerships.

Hardware HP laptops VPN servers

Internet Autotrader.com KarPower.com Cars.com Google Manufacturer Websites

Software ADP – form of DMS (Dealer Management Software) Dealer Socket – CRM program which takes data from ADP and converts into various reports, marketing suggestions, etc.

Business Restrictions Zack Mathews

Restrictions - Volt Before laptops were around, Volt made sure nothing left the office, such as floppy disks or CDs. With laptops being in the business world now, Volt had to make certain restrictions and requirements for software on the laptops so employees can access the VPN client. Includes XP Professional, Service Pack 2 and Tunnel Guard.

Restrictions –Software & Theft Laptops are much easier to get stolen than a PC. Can be very dangerous when working with private information. The growth of laptops has led companies to not allow certain software such as GoToMyPC.

Restrictions – Personal Use Laptops can lead employees to be using their time at work for more personal reasons rather than getting work done. – Checking s, watching videos, listening to music. Having laptops at work can potentially lead to increases of sexual harassment reports.

In depth with Internet Restrictions Aric Timm

Internet Restrictions Government vs. ISP’s Military Businesses

Government vs. ISP’s China’s “The Great Firewall” Conflicts with popular websites Vietnam to preserve culture

Military Communicating using networks such as FaceBook, MySpace… Safety concerns by commanders Compromising strategy Productivity levels Bandwidth usage

Others Businesses & Schools Administrative firewalls

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