Personal Digital Assistant
Contents
Introduction 3
Components of PDA 4
Organizational Tools 5
Telephone Service 5
Multimedia Players 6
Web Browser 6
Wi-Fi Capability 7
Keyboard or Stylus 7
Conclusion 8
References 9
Introduction
Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) are handheld or pocket computers capable of a wide range of functions. At their most basic level, they serve as electronic address books and to-do lists. However, the capabilities of PDAs have evolved considerably since their introduction in the late 1980s to include wireless access to phone, fax, e-mail, the Internet and other subscription-based data services. Users are able to download information (including books, games, spreadsheets, and word processing documents) from desktop computers or the Internet to their PDAs and beam text messages or business information to other PDA users. Information can also be entered directly into PDAs by using a pen-like stylus—most PDAs are able to convert handwritten characters into type—or via small, portable keyboards.
A personal digital assistant (PDA), also known as a palmtop computer, or personal data assistant, is a mobile device that functions as a personal information manager. Current PDAs often have the ability to connect to the Internet. A PDA has an electronic visual display, enabling it to include a web browser, but some newer models also have audio capabilities, enabling them to be used as mobile phones or portable media players. Many PDAs can access the Internet, intranets or extranets via Wi-Fi or Wireless Wide Area Networks. Many PDAs employ touch screen technology.
The first PDA was released in 1986 by Psion, the Organizer II. Followed by Psion 's Series 3, in 1991, which began to resemble the more familiar PDA style. It also had a full keyboard.
Components of PDA
As technology has evolved, PDA’s have grown to include many other components such as telephone service, Internet
Introduction 3
Components of PDA 4
Organizational Tools 5
Telephone Service 5
Multimedia Players 6
Web Browser 6
Wi-Fi Capability 7
Keyboard or Stylus 7
Conclusion 8
References 9
Introduction
Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) are handheld or pocket computers capable of a wide range of functions. At their most basic level, they serve as electronic address books and to-do lists. However, the capabilities of PDAs have evolved considerably since their introduction in the late 1980s to include wireless access to phone, fax, e-mail, the Internet and other subscription-based data services. Users are able to download information (including books, games, spreadsheets, and word processing documents) from desktop computers or the Internet to their PDAs and beam text messages or business information to other PDA users. Information can also be entered directly into PDAs by using a pen-like stylus—most PDAs are able to convert handwritten characters into type—or via small, portable keyboards.
A personal digital assistant (PDA), also known as a palmtop computer, or personal data assistant, is a mobile device that functions as a personal information manager. Current PDAs often have the ability to connect to the Internet. A PDA has an electronic visual display, enabling it to include a web browser, but some newer models also have audio capabilities, enabling them to be used as mobile phones or portable media players. Many PDAs can access the Internet, intranets or extranets via Wi-Fi or Wireless Wide Area Networks. Many PDAs employ touch screen technology.
The first PDA was released in 1986 by Psion, the Organizer II. Followed by Psion 's Series 3, in 1991, which began to resemble the more familiar PDA style. It also had a full keyboard.
Components of PDA
As technology has evolved, PDA’s have grown to include many other components such as telephone service, Internet
References: 1. Personal digital assistant http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_digital_assistant 2. What Does the Future Hold for Your PDA? http://www.pcworld.com/article/112076/what_does_the_future_hold_for_your_pda.html 3. Components of a PDA http://www.ehow.com/list_7427024_components-pda.html