Device about the size of half a sandwich that combines computing, personal organizing, telephone/faxing, and networking features. Some HCs also react to voice input by using voice recognition technologies. HCs are also called handhelds or personal digital assistants (PDAs). Hotspot: Wireless local area network node that provides Internet connection and virtual private network access from a given location. An individual with a handheld computer equipped for wifi can get connected to the Internet via a hotspot's network to reach the Internet. Increasingly, public places, such as airports, hotels, and coffee shops are providing free wireless access for customers.
a great tool for communicating wirelessly and for remotely managing wireless networks
a small computer that can conveniently be stored in a pocket and used while being held
a small computer that fits in your hand
A portable PC about the size of a paperback book or pocket calculator.
Commonly referred to as PDAs (for Personal Digital Assistants), small handheld computers were first designed to help busy professionals access common scheduling and contact information. Handheld computers continue to become more powerful and many run Windows-based (or similar) operating systems, are wireless, and interface directly with portable keyboards, a variety of probes, and other computers. In schools, handheld computers are most often used for quick access to and storage of information while desktop computers are more often used for artifact creation and editing. Sometimes called palmtops or pocket computers, popular handheld computer models include Palm Pilots, Visor by Handspring, and Compaq iPAQs. ()
Computer that is small enough to store in a pocket, and use in the palm of your hand.
A computer small enough to be held in one hand while being operated by the other hand.
A computer that can conveniently be stored in a pocket and used while you're holding it. Some of them are also called personal digital assistants, which accept handwriting as input and those with small keyboards. The most popular handheld computer is the Palm Pilot from 3Com.
"palmtop" is also acceptable