Whats the difference between a PDA, a PalmPilot, and a Handheld?
PDA terminology is often inconsistent, and hence the confusion. Generally speaking, a PDA (personal digital assistant) is the broad term for all these devices that store contact information and perform light and sometimes advanced computing. “Handheld” generally refers to the larger of these devices which usually use Microsoft’s Pocket PC operating system, while “palm-sized” generally refers to the more compact version that can actually fit in the palm of your hand. PalmPilot is a major name brand of palm-sized devices.
