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PDAs Overview
Home » Handheld Electronics » PDAs » PDAs OverviewPDA is an acronym for personal digital assistant. A personal digital assistant is a computer that can fit in the palm of your hand and acts as an electronic organizer or day planner. PDAs are also called palmtops, pocket computers, palm pilots, or handhelds.
PDAs were available as early as the 1970s, at first in the form of advanced calculators and later as palmtops. It was not until 1993 that a personal digital computer called the MessagePad was introduced by Apple Computers. It wasn't long before other companies got onboard and began offering products much like the MessagePad.
PDAs were meant to be an extension of your computer that can be carried with you so that you have your calendar, address book, memo pad, and much more with you at all times. Technology has evolved and PDAs can do more today than ever before. Now a PDA can be used as a mobile phone, can browse the web, act as a global positioning system, and access the Internet, intranet, or extranets.
PDAS are now combined with multimedia players, have color screens and audio capabilities. PDAs also provide software applications that are tailored to specific professions such as medical software.
Personal digital assistants (PDAs) can be purchased at most any local electronic and computer stores.
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