Case 4 Because They Can Be a Little Expensive and He

question 47

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Case 4 Because they can be a little expensive and he is still paying off his student loans, Jim is interested in learning as much as he can about handheld devices before purchasing one. He wants to know about their limitations, their history, and their potential What makes it hard to see the lines separating handheld computers, smart phones, and portable media players?

• A) The market is in a state of convergence.
• B) Most of these devices are produced by two main manufacturers, Apple and Nokia.
• C) These devices have identical feature sets.
• D) These devices all use microcontrollers.

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