PDAs (personal digital assistants) are small handheld mobile computer devices which can provide many fuctions, such as personal calendars and address books, MP3 players, word processing, and GPS. They may also be called pocket or handheld computers, or palmtops.
High-end PDAS have wireless connectivity and internet access to e-mail and web browsing. Some PDAs may be used as portable smart cellphones, voice recorders, electronic language translators, and digital cameras.
PDAs usually have a touch screen which is used with a stylus to select features, or type text. Data stored on the PDA can then be used to update the information on a computer. Other functions and games can be added by installing additional software.
Digital electronic dictionaries provide the ability to instantly display the correct spelling, definition, and pronunciation of a word, even if you are on the road. Some electronic dictionaries also contain a thesaurus and a grammar guide, and the ability to search for the word you need, even if you do not know how to spell it.
Useful either for business or school purposes, these devices can make the difference between success or failure. Many translators can also double as an organizer, eliminating the need to take along your pda.
PDAs (personal digital assistants) are small handheld mobile computer devices which can provide many fuctions, such as personal calendars and address books, MP3 players, word processing, and GPS. They may also be called pocket or handheld computers, or palmtops.
High-end PDAS have wireless connectivity and internet access to e-mail and web browsing. Some PDAs may be used as portable smart cellphones, voice recorders, electronic language translators, and digital cameras.
PDAs usually have a touch screen which is used with a stylus to select features, or type text. Data stored on the PDA can then be used to update the information on a computer. Other functions and games can be added by installing additional software.
Digital electronic language devices provide the
ability to instantly translate from one or more languages to another. With word searchs displayed onscreen or spoken aloud (with talking translators), some portable handheld translators can also recognize spoken words and narrate a response.
Useful either for business or while vacationing in another country, language translators can make the difference between frustration and enjoying your trip. Many translators can also double as an organizer, eliminating the need to take along your pda.
Maximize your time by recording information as you work or drive with a handheld digital voice recorder. Small enough to fit into your purse, portable records make it easy to remember your grocery list, (you won't forget to take it with you either). Handy to make a record of an entire classroom lecture too!
Once you have finished recording, download the data into your computer via the USB port. Your audio files can then be organized, edited, and emailed. Offered in either flash memory or microcassette versions, many models also can double as MP3 players.
