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Check Out The Handheld's Attributes

There are a wide range of PDAs (personal digital assistants) available today. Read through the attributes to learn more about the features and hardware that PDAs exhibit.

Information can be entered and manipulated in a handheld/PDA in a number of ways. There's the keyboard which varies and is model dependent. Or a touch screen/stylus pen that can be used in conjunction with a touch sensitive screen to select icons on screen and input data. Handwriting recognition is used in conjunction with a stylus, and special handwriting recognition software allows for handwriting to be converted into text.

Handhelds/PDAs store their images electronically, like the files on a hard drive of a computer. The memory shipped with the unit is measured in megabytes (MB). More storage space means that the unit can store more information and run more applications. Keep in mind that most handhelds/PDAs come with expansion capability which allows you to add memory to the module. Ensure the model you buy has at least 4 MB.

A modem gives the handheld/PDA the ability to send and receive information. A wireless modem allows you to send and receive information from any location at any time. This feature can drastically increase the functionality of your PDA/Handheld, but the wireless service can be costly.

The overall weight, dimensions and style of the handheld/PDA ranges from the Palm Size-the smallest and lightest of the handheld/PDA products. These units are under 16 cubic inches, typically weigh less than 10 ounces, and tend to be more square shaped than rectangular.

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