Title :
Handhelds duke it out for the Internet
fDate :
8/1/2000 12:00:00 AM
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;
Journal_Title :
Spectrum, IEEE
