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* Our handheld GPS has guided us up the Missouri, down the Columbia, and across the Nevada desert in the dark of the moon. We use it for measuring acceleration [...]

A 'Handhelds Superguide' is presented. Topics covered include the following: What To Look For; Palm Versus Pocket PC (Palm m505 Versus Toshiba e570); Notebook Versus Handheld; Palm Challenge; Pocket PC Challenge; Next-Gen Handhelds; Accessories; Hold the Net in Your Hand (accessing the Internet); and Card tricks (expanding a handheld's memory).

The future looks bright for non-PC Internet appliances, with IDC estimating that 89 million such devices will be sold annually by 2000. Six Net appliances already available in Australia are identified and described: the $899 Ericsson iPhone; the $1,299 Ericsson MC218; the $949 Nokia 7110; the $1,999 Nokia 9110 Communicator; the $499 Sega Dreamcast; and the $699 Spirit Set Top Surfer. Telephone numbers and Web addresses are provided.

Before purchasing a hand-held computer, thought should be given to certain areas to help narrow the initial choice. A decision should be made on whether a machine is wanted that uses handwriting recognition technology, while the choice of operating system should also be considered. Microsoft's Windows CE is the most widely used operating system, with 11 hand-held devices on the UK market running the system, including Packard Bell, LG Electronics and Compaq.

The newest breed of organizers can help keep your life in order. * You don't need to look past your own Rolodex to realize life in the last gasps of [...]

What kind of portable will best suit your needs? And what improvements can you expect in the next couple of years? Just a couple of years ago, if you said, […]

Hand-held business computers are increasing in sophistication and dropping in price. Electronic mail is becoming a common business tool, so most hand-held computers offer Internet access. These devices range from $600 to $3800, and the best brands include Palm Pilot, Nokia 9000, and Psion Series 5.

With their incredible portability and advanced communications features, personal digital assistants (PDAs) can greatly enhance the productivity of salespeople. The following scenario in the life of a salesperson armed with […]

This is not about the fantastic pen/voice/holographic brain implant computer of the 21st century. It's about pen Pcs you can buy today, and the practical uses they are finding in […]

Find the best fitness tracker for your goals. MORE THAN 25 FITNESS MONITORS are on the market today and, like crazy ex-girlfriends and over-protective parents, they all track your every [...]

Personal digital assistants, or PDAs, have found their way into the hands of an estimated one out of six Americans in recent years. PDAs can store years of appointments, thousands [...]

Hand-held computers, although small, contain many of the powerful features to be found in laptops and are emerging as the next generation of mobile computing technology. Purchasers of hand-held computers should consider their ergonomics, their size and weight, the keyboard and display, and the availability of add-ons, such as alternative interfaces, PC cards and extra memory.

Tiny, lightweight computers put the world in the palm of your hand. They work their magic right in your hand, displaying data on-screen, gathering information, transferring files, creating documents and [...]

Personal digital assistans have changed. No longer mere palmtop address and date books, PDAs have been enhanced and expanded so they can help educators organize their lives in and out […]

Hand-held computers, such as the WinPost 3.1 and the IBM Current allow people to enter, retain and alter telephone numbers, addresses, schedules, notes and other large amounts of information and carry them around easily.

By Bob Trebilcock, Editor at Large Data capture technologies like bar code scanning, voice and RFID ensure that the right information is collected at the right time. The supply chain [...]

Army engineers choose wireless surveillance software The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers implemented VistaScape Security Systems' SiteIQ automated wide-area surveillance software to monitor dam facilities and assets along the Savannah [...]

Antony Adshead computer.weekly@rbi.co.uk The figures for smartphone shipments versus those of handheld computers suggest smartphones are set to dominate the market for portable devices, but IT managers still have a […]

As the popularity of hand-held hardware increases, provider organization CIOs are spending more time considering various issues surrounding the purchasing of mobile hardware. In many cases, though, they wind up [...]

While mainstream businesses are still testing the waters, handhelds have made their mark in areas such as field maintenance, transportation, shipping, and inventory. But the devices used in these markets […]

Jotting down reminders in a date book bursting with business cards and yellow Post-its is no way to get ahead in the 21st century. It's time to ditch that bulky, […]

Throughout the year we're constantly asked by friends and colleagues to help in the selection of high-tech gifts. With the Christmas buying season in full swing we thought it appropriate [...]

Smart ideas for a high-tech home Handheld computers * Once upon a time, computers weighed several tons and filled entire rooms. Now they weigh just a few ounces and fit […]

Who makes better purchasing decisions: managers who work closely with their staff and understand their business needs, or a separate group guided more by company rules? When it comes to […]

Most companies look to their traditional buying outlets when evaluating a handheld purchase. Retailers, catalogs, and mail-order houses generate the majority of purchases from U.S. companies, according to CMP Media […]

Palm wasn't the only PDA to show off a cool extension module. The Handspring Visor, a competing organizer made by the team that invented the original Palm Pilot, unveiled a [...]

Now in its 10th year, the demo conference, where computer-industry hopefuls show up to demonstrate their wares to peers and the press, has been the place to get early looks [...]

Great driving simulations for videogame consoles are a dime a dozen, but they confine you to racing around a track or along a preconfigured route through nature. Driver, a new [...]

If you want to get digitally organized, you don't have to splurge on a pricey palm PC. Sub-$200 electronic organizers do the trick, provided your needs are scaled down, too. [...]

While the direct-sales model dominates the PC purchase process, there's less of a consensus about handheld PCs. Value-added resellers and retailers each lay claim to the largest percentage of sales, […]

HPCs still aren't as capable as notebooks, but they're getting closer. ALTHOUGH HANDHELD PCS (HPCs) are still less capable than conventional notebook computers, Microsoft s CE 2.0 upgrade bridges the […]

A buyer's guide for realtors of new wireless devices is presented. These devices, many of which cost less than $500, combine the functionality of cell phones, PDAs (personal digital assistants) and wireless-Web devices.

Hand-held computers, once regarded as executive toys, are becoming increasingly popular as business tools. Advances in telecommunications and networking technology means that portable devices can be connected to many other appliances. One of the main benefits of hand-helds is cost, with prices ranging from 238 pounds sterling to 749 pounds sterling, while their use of readily-available batteries gives them an advantage over lap-tops.

Hand-held computers can be easily purchased from retail outlets and most manufacturers offer training courses and 24-hour customer support, while third-party companies such as Purple Software produce a wide variety of different products for various platforms. The market for hand-held devices is maturing but the rate of technological innovation means that its future direction is unclear. Europe has around 22% of the world's hand-held computer market, with the UK accounting for some 33% of the European market.

The very popular PalmPilot Professional from 3Com has spurred a number of copycat electronic organizers. Microsoft's new Palm PC is a worthy rival to the PalmPilot. Handheld personal computers are larger and more powerful than electronic organizers.

The PDAs on the market have not yet delivered many features their manufacturers have promised such as handwriting recognition and casual wireless communications. The Newton MessagePad, Sharp Expert Pad PI-7000, Tandy Z-PDA and Casio Z-7000 are briefly described.