Functions of a Palm Pilot

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Tip 1 - Computer History Museum

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Borja del Bosch y de Oliva | permalink

The PalmPilotThe PalmPilot was the first wildly popular handheld computer. Its success helped bridge the previously separate worlds of the electronic organizer, the PC, and later, the mobile phone.The PalmPilot succeeded by redefining the handheld as an accessory to the personal computer, not its replacement. Winning features included seamless one-button synchronization with the PC, handwriting recognition that really worked, easy-to-use organizer functions, fast responses, pocket size, and an affordable price of $299.
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For further reading: http://www.computerhistory.org/revolution/mobile-computing/18/321 ^[1]

Tip 2 - What Features Do Palm Pilots Have? | eHow

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Salwa Scarpone | permalink

The original Palm Pilot defined the PDA, but competition from other devices like cell phones, iPods, BlackBerrys, GPS systems, and iTouches have forced it to change and become even more powerful. Further miniaturization of components have enabled it to increase its features while remaining pocket sized.

For further reading: http://www.ehow.com/facts_5004764_features-do-palm-pilots-have.html ^[2]