| A handheld computer is a computer that can conveniently
be stored in a pocket (of sufficient size) and used while you're holding
it. Today's handheld computers, which are also called personal digital assistants
(PDAs), can be divided into those that accept handwriting as input and those
with small keyboards. The original handheld that accepted handwriting was
Apple's Newton, which was later withdrawn from the market. Today, the most
popular handheld that accepts handwritten input is the PalmPilot from 3Com.
Philips, Casio, NEC, Compaq, and other companies make handhelds with small
keyboards. |
