PDA

Personal digital assistants (or PDAs) are small, handheld devices that were originally used only as personal organizers, but became much more versatile (and powerful) over the years.

A basic PDA usually includes date book, address book, task list, memo pad, clock, and calculator programs. Newer PDAs even come with color screens and audio capabilities, allowing them to be used as mobile phones, Web browsers, or movie and music players. Many PDAs can connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi, and come loaded with the new Windows Mobile or Palm operating systems.

More people are finding laptops too cumbersome to lug around, especially in a fast-paced work environment. Today's PDA is the obvious alternative, often able to perform many of the same tasks as laptops at a fraction of the price. To learn more about PDAs, check out the articles below.