Handheld Equipment

In the future, wireless handheld devices will be a common way to access the online world. But you don't have to wait for some future world to realize the benefits of wireless handheld mobility. Wireless or wireless-enabled devices are available and useful right now. Their functionality and popularity are growing, and there are easy and cost-effective ways to get online with the 25 million handheld devices already purchased. Enter the world of wireless-enabled handhelds, data communicators, and smartphones.

The choices are unique in intent and purpose. They range from traditional PDA-style devices with integrated voice and data capabilities to mobile telephones with PDA features. Other makers are coming into the market with ...

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