DocumentCode
1372472
Title
Handhelds duke it out for the Internet
Author
Comerford, R.
Volume
37
Issue
8
fYear
2000
fDate
8/1/2000 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
35
Lastpage
41
Abstract
Proponents of personal digital assistants (PDA) say that it will be these hand-held units that tie the on-the-go executive of the future to the Internet. However, looking just as strong is the other big contender for providing wireless Internet access-the next generation cell phone. This article discusses the capabilities and drawbacks of the latest generation of PDAs using the Bluetooth and Wireless Application Protocol networking technologies. The article also discusses the latest cellular phone technology performing similar functions to PDAs. The cost of connecting a PDA to the Internet is also discussed
Keywords
Internet; access protocols; cellular radio; notebook computers; radio access networks; Bluetooth; Internet; Wireless Application Protocol; cell phone; personal digital assistants; wireless Internet access; Cellular phones; Computer aided manufacturing; Computer displays; Computer networks; IP networks; Mobile computing; Operating systems; Personal communication networks; Personal digital assistants; Web and internet services;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Spectrum, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9235
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/6.861776
Filename
861776
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