Project on P.D.A. By Ajinkya Aher Kalyan

Good Morning FromApple Group : 

Good Morning FromApple Group

Apple Group:Priyanka, Dhiraj andAjinkya : 

Apple Group:Priyanka, Dhiraj andAjinkya

Project on P.D.A. : 

Project on P.D.A. Presented by Apple Group

Contents: : 

Contents: 1. Introduction. ---By Dhiraj 2. Features of P.D.A. ---By Ajinkya 3. Advantages & Disadvantages and Uses of P.D.A. ---By Priyanka

Slide 5: 

P.D.A. Stands for Personal Digital Assistant. It was Invented on 7th January, 1992 by John Sculley at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, referring to the Apple Newton. It is an handheld Computer, also know as Palmtop Computer. In 1996 Nokia introduced the first mobile phone with full PDA functionality, the 9000 Communicator, which has since grown to become the world's best-selling PDA. Introduction

Slide 6: 

It’s time you know what the latest technological gadget is. Infact, this new toy is buzzing everywhere nowadays. PDA cell phones are popping up more and more in the market place. It has color screens and audio capabilities, enabling them to be used as mobile phone. Young or old, maybe you should be asking yourself whether this new cellular phone is something you should consider owning?

Features of P.D.A. : 

Features of P.D.A. Touch screen PDAs have a detachable stylus Interaction is then done by tapping the screen to activate buttons or menu choices, and dragging the stylus. 1. Touch screen

2. Memory cards : 

2. Memory cards Although many early PDAs did not have memory card slots now most have either an SD (Secure Digital) and/or a Compact Flash slot. Some PDAs are now compatible with micro SD cards, which are physically much smaller than standard SD cards.

3. Wireless connectivity : 

3. Wireless connectivity Most modern PDAs have Bluetooth wireless connectivity, an increasingly popular tool for mobile devices. It can be used to connect keyboards, headsets, GPS and many other accessories, as well as sending files between PDAs. connecting to Wi-Fi hotspots or wireless networks.

4. Synchronization : 

4. Synchronization An important function of PDAs is synchronizing data with a PC. The data synchronization ensures that the PDA has an accurate list of contacts, appointments and e-mail, allowing users to access the same information on the PDA as the host computer. The synchronizing also prevents the loss of information stored on the device in case it is lost, stolen, or destroyed.

Slide 11: 

5. Other Features Most of the P.D.A. comes with camera.

Slide 12: 

Another one of the best feature is that it is slim and light weight which differs it from bulky laptops.

Slide 13: 

Advantages & Uses: link you to the Internet, can download your email on a whim, and allow you to chat on Instant Messenger with your closest loved ones whenever you want. 1. Internet

Slide 14: 

These small and smart hand-held devices combine multiple features like they allow you to export and import data, store various information and make to do list. You can use them as address book and calendar simultaneously. It is a convenient and easy to use time management tool. 2. Managing Personal and official Data

Slide 15: 

Many PDAs are used in car kits and are fitted with differential Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers to provide realtime automobile navigation. Many systems can also display traffic conditions, dynamic routing and roadside mobile radar guns. 3. Automobile navigation

Slide 16: 

4. For programmers Microsoft Visual Studio and Sun Java provide programming tools for developing survey instruments on the handheld. These development tools allow for integration with SQL databases that are stored on the handheld and can be synchronized with a desktop/server based database. PDAs are used by glider pilots for pre-flight planning and to assist navigation in cross-country competitions. They are linked to a GPS to produce moving-map displays showing the tracks to turn-points, airspace hazards and other tactical information. 5. Sporting uses 6. Educational uses PDAs and handheld devices are commonly allowed in the classroom for digital note taking. Students can spell-check, modify, and amend their class notes or e-notes. Some educators distribute course material through the use of the internet connectivity or infrared file sharing functions of the PDA. Textbook publishers have begun to release e-books, or electronic textbooks, which can be uploaded directly to a PDA, reducing the number of textbooks students must carry.

Slide 17: 

7. Dictionary A P.D.A. with additional software can easily double as a pocket sized dictionary. It can translate words to hundreds of languages and can even speak those foreign words for you (speech recognition ). 8. Music and movies A P.D.A. though has some advanced features that you can’t find in every mobile phone or mp3 player out there. These include advanced library view, a voice recorder, equalizers, advanced visualization and sound manipulation. There are many portable movie players out there. Most of them have a 7“ screen and a DVD reader. They can play most movie formats and have outputs for TV’s and speakers.

Disadvantages : 

Disadvantages Clucky, difficult to carry or put in pocket. Need to constantly recharge must travel with recharging cord or cradle. Most PDA’s have incompatible formats for transferring information between unlike brands. Easily broken if droped. Screens easily scratched if used a lot. Easy to lose stylus for palms. Limited video playback capability – No flash support. Cameras don’t zoom or have flash. Multi tasking can cause accidents- eg. Texting while driving or walking or biking may cause accidents.

Popular consumer PDAs : 

E-TEN Abacus PDA Watch Acer N Series Audiovox (Sprint) PPC Series Amida Simputer BlackBerry Fujitsu Siemens Loox HP iPAQ High Tech Compter Corporation (Dopod, Qtek)'s series of Windows Mobile PDA/phones (HTC) I-mate Nokia E Series Palm, Inc. (Tungsten E2, TX, Treo, Zire, and Pre) PocketMail (email PDA with inbuilt acoustic coupler) Psion - obsolete Sharp Wizard and Sharp Zaurus - obsolete T-Mobile Dash and T-Mobile Wing Sidekick Motorola Rokr E6 MotoRokr E8 HTC, especially the HTC P3470 aka Pharos SonyEricsson P-series Apple Inc.'s iPhone & iPod Touch Popular consumer PDAs