| a hand-held computer, often pen-based, that provides esp. organizational software, as an appointment calendar, and communications hardware, as a fax modem. Abbreviation: PDA |
| personal digital assistant n. Abbr. PDA A lightweight, hand-held, usually pen-based computer used as a personal organizer. |
| Main Entry: | personal digital assistant |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | See electronic organizer |
| Main Entry: | personal digital assistant |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | See personal organizer |
Personal Digital Assistant computer
(PDA) A small hand-held computer typically providing calendar, contacts, and note-taking applications but may include other applications, for example a web browser and media player. Small keyboards and pen-based input systems are most commonly used for user input.
The Apple Newton was a fairly early example.
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(2002-09-03)