A Handheld PC, or H/PC for short, is a term for a computer built around a form factor which is smaller than any standard laptop computer. A computer is a Machine that manipulates data according to a list of instructions. A laptop computer, also known as a notebook computer, is a small Personal computer designed for mobile use. It is sometimes referred to as a Palmtop. The first handheld device compatible with desktop IBM personal computers of the time was the Hewlett Packard HP 95LX of 1991. The HP 95LX (also known as Project Jaguar) was the first MS-DOS pocket computer or Personal digital assistant, introduced by Hewlett-Packard Other MS DOS compatible hand-held computers also existed. MS-DOS (short for M icro' s' oft D isk O perating S ystem is an Operating system commercialized by Microsoft.
Some Handheld PCs run on Microsoft's Windows CE operating system, with the term also covering Windows CE devices released by the broader commercial market. Windows CE (also known officially as Windows Embedded Compact post version 6 An operating system (commonly abbreviated OS and O/S) is the software component of a Computer system that is responsible for the management and coordination
Windows CE handheld PCs
The Handheld PC was a hardware design for PDA devices running Windows CE. It provides the appointment calendar functions usual for any PDA. The intent of Windows CE was to provide an environment for applications compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system, on processors better suite to low-power operation in a portable device. Originally announced in 1996, the Handheld PC is distinctive from its more recent counterparts such as the Palm-Size PC, Pocket PC, or SmartPhone in that the specification provides for larger screen sizes as well as a keyboard. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) The Palm-Size PC was Microsoft 's first attempt at a Computer conforming to an 'in your hand' profile (or as commonly referred to A Pocket PC, abbreviated P/PC or PPC, is a hardware Specification for a Handheld -sized Computer ( Personal digital assistant A smartphone is a Mobile phone offering advanced capabilities beyond a typical mobile phone often with PC -like functionality
To be classed as a Windows CE Handheld PC the device must[1]
- Run Microsoft's Windows CE
- Be bundled with an application suite only found through an OEM Platform Release and not in Windows CE itself
- Use ROM
- Have a screen supporting a resolution of greater than 480×240
- Include a keyboard
- Include a CompactFlash Slot
- Include a PC card Slot
- Include an infrared (IrDA) port
- Provide wired serial and/or USB connectivity
Examples of Handheld PC devices are the NEC MobilePro 900c, HP 320LX, HP Jornada 720, and Vadem Clio. A visual display unit, often called simply a monitor or display, is a piece of Electrical equipment which displays images generated from the Video In Computing, a keyboard is an Input device partially modelled after the typewriter keyboard which uses an arrangement of buttons or keys CompactFlash ( CF) is a Mass storage device format used in portable electronic devices In Computing, PC Card (originally '''PCMCIA''', or PCMCIA Card is the Form factor of a peripheral interface designed for Laptop computers Infrared ( IR) radiation is Electromagnetic radiation whose Wavelength is longer than that of Visible light, but shorter than that of In Computing, a serial port is a Serial communication physical interface through which information transfers in or out one Bit at a time (contrast The MobilePro is a discontinued line of personal digital assistants manufactured by NEC. The HP 320lx is a hand held palmtop organizer that runs Windows CE 1 For the place see Jornada Peru. For the Mexican newspaper see La Jornada. Vadem Clio refers to a Handheld PC that runs Windows CE H/PC Pro 3 A full list of Handheld PC class devices can be found at HPC:Factor in the Handheld PC Device Specifications List.
Microsoft has stopped developing for the Handheld PC since 2000, instead focusing development on the Pocket PC and Smartphone. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. A smartphone is a Mobile phone offering advanced capabilities beyond a typical mobile phone often with PC -like functionality Other Handheld PCs may not use Windows CE. Windows CE devices which match all of the hardware requirements of the H/PC specification but lack a keyboard are known as Windows CE Tablet PC or Webpad devices. A Tablet PC is a Notebook or slate-shaped Mobile computer, equipped with a Touchscreen or Graphics tablet/screen hybrid technology which allows
References
- ^ Tilley, Chris (2001-02-18). Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy The History of Windows CE: Windows CE 1. HPC:Factor. Retrieved on 2007-04-20. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII.
External links
- HPC:Factor — Handheld PC Community exclusive support and resources
- History of Windows CE at HPC:Factor
- Mobile Devices at Microsoft. com
- SmartMobileassets — Mobile device from a business perspective
- Specific models
- Handheld Attitude (j7xx) — Software information repository for Jornada 700 series devices
- HPC NEC — All about NEC MobilePros
- Zona handheld PC— Foro de habla hispana
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