handheld computer definition

handheld computer

Very small, lightweight device (such as the Palm Pilot) which provides functionality approaching that of a laptop computer. Features of modern handhelds include calendar and diary organizing, word processing, data management, remote access to firm's network, internet access, wireless access, messaging, etc. Also called personal digital assistant (PDA).

handheld computer is in the Computer Hardware, Software, & Security subject.

handheld computer appears in the definitions of the following terms: unix, wireless application protocol (WAP), common object request broker architecture (CORBA), first to market and innovation

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