Other Specialized Handheld Devices
 
There are an endless array of other specialized handheld devices. Some of these are stand-along devices and some can be attached to PDAs. Many of these devices can also be connected to computers and printers.
 
  
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GPS (Global Positioning Satellite) -
uses satellites to locate specific coordinates. Can be a stand-alone device or an attachment to a computer or PDA.
Calculator -
provides a tool for calculating and sometimes graphing data. Can be a stand-alone device or PDA software.
Digital Audio Recorder -
records and stores voice and sounds. Can be a stand-alone device or PDA attachment.
Ebook Readers -
allows users to download and read electronic books, text, and documents. Can be a stand-alone device or PDA software.
Foreign Language Translator -
provides tutorials and foreign language translation. Can be a stand-alone device or PDA software.
MP3 Players and Storage Devices -
allows users to download and play MP3 music and sound files. Some devices such as the iPod also include other features such as data storage and retrieval. Can be a stand-alone device or PDA attachment.
Probes and Sensors -
monitors, measures, and collects data on hundreds of scientific topics such as temperature, thermocouple, pH, voltage, current, oxygen, light, sound, conductivity, human pulse, relative humidity, air pressure, force, sonar, distance/velocity measurements, angular position, light gates, smart pulley magnetic field. Can be a stand-alone device or PDA attachment.
Scanners and Bar Code Readers -
pen and handheld - scans text, pictures, and bar codes. Can be a stand-alone device or PDA attachment.
Two-Way Radio - Walkie Talkie -
allows people to speak to each other over distances.

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Graphic courtesy of Garmin, TI, Olympus, RCA, Franklin, Apple, ImagiWorks, Pen, and Motorola.
Created by Annette Lamb, 05/02.