The Multi Headed Device: The PDA
A Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) is a handheld computer. It is also known as a palmtop computer as it has the key functions of a computer. It is the size of the palm which makes it extremely convenient to carry around. It acts as a media player, web browser and mobile phone. Wi-Fi or Wireless Wide-Area Networks enable many PDAs to access the Internet, intranet or extranets.
PDAs Touch Almost All Aspect Of Life
The PDA originated in United Kingdom with Psion in 1984. This launched the defining of a new genre in handheld computer. Soon companies such as Palm Computing and Apple joined launching their versions. Palm Pilot became the most well known PDA in the later part of 1990s. Games, word processors, web browsing and graphics were incorporated.
Why Must You Own A PDA Gadget?
A personal digital assistant (PDA), also called a palmtop computer, is a handheld computer. Color screens as well as audio capabilities have been introduced into the newer PDAs so that they can also be used as smartphones or mobile phones, portable media players or web browsers. Many PDAs can now access the Internet, intranets or extranets using Wi-Fi, or Wireless Wide-Area Networks. Touch screen technologies too have been introduced.