PERSONAL DIGITAL ASSISTANTS (PDA'S)

What is PDA? Some words or terms creep into daily use and PDA is a good example - - Personal Digital Assistant. According to the Computer Desktop Encyclopedia,


"A Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) is an handheld computer that serves as an organizer for personal information. It generally includes at least a name and address database, to do list and not taker. PDA's are pen based and use a stylus to tap selections on menus and to enter printed characters. The unit may also include a small on-screen keyboard which is tapped with the pen. Data is synchronized between the PDA and Desktop computer via cable or transless transmission. A PDA is like a palmtop uses a small Keyboard. Apple's Message Pad, more commonly known as the"Newton", was the first to popularize the concept."


These are the several types or brands of PDA's, including Handspring Visor, Palm and Rim Blackberry. The most popular is the palm and offers several advantages. The Palm has the following features without any aditional software, They are:

--Ability to synchronize data with desktop or laptop.
--Access email.
--Appointment Manager.
--Address book.
--Calendar.
--Calculator.
--Memo Pad.
--To Do List.
--xpense manager / or record.