Advancing the Mobile Workforce: The Future of Electronic Notebooks and Wireless Technology

The video discusses the rapid expansion of the mobile workforce in Europe, driven by the desire for a better work-life balance and advancements in wireless technology. It highlights the potential growth of teleworkers and the role of new technologies like Centrino in shaping mobile computing. The video also covers the increasing number of hotspots in the UK, facilitating wireless internet access for remote workers.

What is one of the main reasons for the rapid expansion of the mobile workforce in Europe?

• More vacation days

• Higher job security

• Desire for a better work-life balance

• Increased salaries

Which technology is mentioned as a glimpse into the future of mobile computing?

• 5G

• Centrino

• Bluetooth

• Wi-Fi

What is the expected battery life of the new lightweight mobile units?

• Two hours

• Three hours

• Five hours

• Seven hours

What is a hotspot in the context of wireless technology?

• A new type of laptop

• A place to charge devices

• A location to access the internet wirelessly

• A type of mobile phone

By the end of 2003, how many wireless hotspots are expected in the UK?

• 1000

• 3000

• 2000

• 500