What is PDA?
August 23, 2008
What is PDA?
A personal digital assistant (PDA) is a handheld computer also known as small or palmtop computers. PDAs also have both color screens and audio capabilities, enabling them to be used as mobile phones, (smartphones), web browsers, or portable media players. PDAs can access the Internet, intranets or extranets via Wi-Fi, or Wireless Wide-Area Networks. Many PDAs now offer touch screen technology.
Currently, a typical PDA has a touch screen for entering data, a memory card slot for data storage and at least one of the following for connectivity: IrDA, Bluetooth and/or WiFi. However, many PDAs (typically those used primarily as telephones) may not have a touch screen, using softkeys, a directional pad and either the numeric keypad or a thumb keyboard for input.
To select the PDA thats right for you, look at their available features and match them to your needs.
Size and weight
Screen sizes
Processor
Memory
Storage
Wireless technologies
Software
Games
Security
Battery
Brand
Data input etc
Software typically required for a PDA includes an appointment calendar, a to-do list, an address book for contacts and some sort of note program. Connected PDAs also typically include E-mail and Web support.
HP iPAQ PDA
August 23, 2008
HPs Pocket PC division has a range of handheld computers with full PDA functionality.
HP iPAQ pocket PCs are designed for maximum portability. HP iPAQ are thin, compact and lightweight. It offers a mobile computer that fits in your hand.
With features such as e-mail, calendar, contacts, Integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for wireless Web surfing, e-mail, data access, stylus and on-screen keyboard for easy navigation of Web pages, select documents. They have Microsoft Windows Mobile operating system, and can run a variety of mobile programs like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player and more.
There are 2 main categories of HP iPAQ pdas:
Home iPAQ Pocket PCs
The HP iPAQ Pocket PC and Voice Messenger provide full PDA functionality, with color displays and integrated connectivity options. The HP Travel Companions are great for navigation and staying connected.
Business iPAQ Pocket PCs
With full color displays and PDA functionality, the HP iPAQ Pocket PC, Smartphone, Travel Companion and Mobile Messenger satisfy the most demanding onthe-go business needs.
For more details check out:
http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/prodserv/handheld.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPAQ
Leading PDA Companies
August 23, 2008
Almost all leading Computer hardware and mobile phone companies have launched pda/pocket computer or hand held device with phone & computing facility.
E-TEN
Abacus PDA Watch
Acer N Series
AlphaSmart
Amida Simputer
BlackBerry
Fujitsu Siemens Loox
HP iPAQ
High Tech Computer Corporation (HTC)
iPod Touch
iPhone
Palm, Inc. (Tungsten E2, TX, Treo and Zire)
PocketMail (email PDA with inbuilt acoustic coupler)
Psion
Sharp Wizard and Sharp Zaurus
T-Mobile Dash and T-Mobile Wing
Sidekick
Royal
Motorola Rokr E6
Currently Apple iPhone is the fastest growing amongst all!
Last call for submissions
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Think you have what it takes to be selected as one of the top emerging photographers of the year? If so, you have only one day left to submit your work for consideration in American Photos 2008 Emerging Photographers project. All you need is ten outstanding images, Aperture 2, and the free Portfolio Review export plug-in that youll find along with complete details on American Photos website.
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