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.      Selection Synergy PDAs Digital Imaging Portable Keyboard Other Devices Teacher Tap Links 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. Selection | Synergy | PDAs | Digital Imaging | Portable Keyboard | Other Devices | Teacher Tap Links | Eduscapes Graphic courtesy of Garmin, TI, Olympus, RCA, Franklin, Apple, ImagiWorks, Pen, and Motorola. Created by Annette Lamb, 05/02.