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A '''personal digital assistant''' ('''PDA'''), also known as a '''handheld PC''', or '''personal data assistant''', is a mobile device that functions as a personal information manager.
 
A '''personal digital assistant''' ('''PDA'''), also known as a '''handheld PC''', or '''personal data assistant''', is a mobile device that functions as a personal information manager.
  
The term evolved from Personal Desktop Assistant, a software term for an application that prompts or prods the user of a computer with suggestions or provides quick reference to contacts and other lists. PDAs were discontinued in early 2010s after the widespread adoption of highly capable, especially iOS and Android-based smartphones.
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The term evolved from Personal Desktop Assistant, a software term for an application that prompts or prods the user of a computer with suggestions or provides quick reference to contacts and other lists. PDAs were discontinued in early 2010s after the widespread adoption of highly capable, especially [[iOS]] and Android-based smartphones.
  
 
Nearly all PDAs have the ability to connect to the [[Internet]].  
 
Nearly all PDAs have the ability to connect to the [[Internet]].  
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A PDA has an electronic visual display, enabling it to include a [[web browser]], all models also have audio capabilities enabling use as a portable media player, and also enabling most of them to be used as mobile phones.  
 
A PDA has an electronic visual display, enabling it to include a [[web browser]], all models also have audio capabilities enabling use as a portable media player, and also enabling most of them to be used as mobile phones.  
  
Most PDAs can access the Internet, intranets or extranets via Wi-Fi or Wireless Wide Area Networks.  
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Most PDAs can access the Internet, intranets or extranets via [[Wi-Fi]] or Wireless Wide Area Networks.  
  
 
Most PDAs employ touchscreen technology.
 
Most PDAs employ touchscreen technology.
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== See also ==
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* [[Wi-Fi]]
  
 
== External Links ==
 
== External Links ==
  
 
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_digital_assistant Personal digital assistant] @ Wikipedia
 
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_digital_assistant Personal digital assistant] @ Wikipedia

Revision as of 06:21, 24 August 2015

A personal digital assistant (PDA), also known as a handheld PC, or personal data assistant, is a mobile device that functions as a personal information manager.

The term evolved from Personal Desktop Assistant, a software term for an application that prompts or prods the user of a computer with suggestions or provides quick reference to contacts and other lists. PDAs were discontinued in early 2010s after the widespread adoption of highly capable, especially iOS and Android-based smartphones.

Nearly all PDAs have the ability to connect to the Internet.

A PDA has an electronic visual display, enabling it to include a web browser, all models also have audio capabilities enabling use as a portable media player, and also enabling most of them to be used as mobile phones.

Most PDAs can access the Internet, intranets or extranets via Wi-Fi or Wireless Wide Area Networks.

Most PDAs employ touchscreen technology.

See also

External Links