Handheld Computers Guide - What to Know When Purchasing Your New PDA by Donny Duncan
... The handheld computer revolution is dominating the mobile work force, and it's only a matter of time before they're as common as personal computers, and laptops. There are even schools that are now using them in the classroom, allowing them to do school work on. Handheld Computers are the future of mobile computingWhen Handheld Computers were first introduced, it was the mobile work force that took them as gold. An address book, calendar, notebook, word processor, and much more, all rolled ...

PDA Pocket PCs by Kristy Annely
... and be used for accessing the Internet through technologies such as Wi-Fi, Wide-Area Networks (WANs), and Bluetooth. Most PDA devices are not equipped with a keyboard like palmtop computers. Instead, they are pen based and rely on special hardware that recognizes handwritten inputs to tap selections on menus and enter printed characters. Some devices may also include an on-screen keyboard for better accessibility. PDAs now depend largely on a number of Operating Systems to function.

Basic Technology History by Tyler D Falls
... Finally computer research brought us smaller, more useful computers, and eventually the kinds of computers that we have today. First Laptops Invented:Although it is a little hard to determine what the first portable or laptop computer was, and when it was invented, we can however say that there is more than one claim to laptop fame. There was even signs of laptops dating back as early as 1979. Designed by a Briton, William Moggridge, for use by NASA in early 1980's.

The New Economy by Cynthia Kyriazis
... They are actually small, lightweight handheld computers that can also act as a clock, a calculator, an expense log with a variety of peripheral programs available to support them. PDAs consolidate information by putting it all in one place that is both compact and portable. With the push of a button, you can synchronize information in the PDA with your computer. Take advantage of programming. If you have features on your electronic equipment that enable you to set up speed dial or automatic ...

Office Organization: How to Use the Tool Professional Organizers Love by Karen Fritscher-Porter
... (A label printer that attaches to and works in conjunction with your computer would use your computer keyboard as the input device). You can view what you're inputting on a tiny screen on portable labelmakers, usually an LCD display similar to ones seen on cameras or handheld calculators. And while label makers are fun gadgets, they're more than just that. They're practical and useful devices. For instance, here are several ways Hatcher says you can use a labelmaker in an office setting: 1.

Technology...The Culprit and the Tool by Cynthia Kyriazis
... Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) are small, lightweight handheld computers. They store four critical types of information: 1) names/addresses 2) appointments 3) ‘to do’ lists and 4) notes. They can also act as a clock, calculator, expense log, camera…even a TV remote control. With speed, portability and ease of operation, PDAs put all of your time management elements in one place. Stop the repetition to save time Organizing and time management strategies encourage users to develop ...

Seven Things to Consider When Choosing a PDA by Jason Kohrs
... Infrared is a short range protocol that can allow for a PDA to exchange data with another PDA, as well as with a compatible laptop or desktop computer. Many PDAs feature an infrared port, but not all computers do. The communications on this protocol are relatively slow, but may be useful for transferring basic data or synchronizing with a PC. Bluetooth is a protocol that operates on the 2.4 GHz radio band that provides greater range than infrared, but the speeds still aren’t that great.

On-line Weight Watchers Diet Helper for Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) and Mobile Phones by Laura Ciocan
... As the popularity of low-carb diets has lost ground throughout 2004 and sales have dropped, the company behind the Atkins Diet is planning to launch a similar product for mobile phones and handheld computers on the market. The product, available at the beginning of 2005, will be so affordable that it will be within the reach of any dieter. The application is a carbohydrate counter to help dieters track the carbohydrate contents of foods, as well as their own daily carb intake.