Prototype 2

Prototype Specification

Dimension: 180mmx85mmx30mm
Reason: A size that will help sufficient to display all features of the devices without the needing to scroll, which decreases usability.

Power: Built in Lithium-ion battery
Reason: This will allow sufficient supply of power for the usage of the device. As they are long lasting and rechargeable they would be preferable by the end users.

AC Port
Reason: The charging of the battery when it reaches its low level point of power supply.

Built-in-headphones port
Reason: To allow users to connect their headphones so they can listen privately without disturbing others around them.

Built in speakers

USB Port
Reason: This will be used to import new sounds and games from external sources such the Internet. Allowing this will encourage the users to continue using and minimising boredom of the device.

6 inch 19:6widescreen LCD touch screen
Reason: This screen will allow the clear visualisation of the activities on screen. This will aid usability, as the instructions of how to play activities will be clear. The touch screen will aid usability in terms of accessing activities with ease and not pressing awkward buttons which persona's do not prefer.

Memory card port
Reason: To store new sounds and games which may interest the user.

Keypad
Reason: To allow the entry of text and numbers to the device when participating in activities.

Game Controls
Reason: To navigate through the activities which the users may choose to participate in.

Short-cut keys:
Reason: This will aid navigation and improve usability by accessing functions of the device more quickly and efficiently. This feature was requested by our persona's.