Handhelds started as simple organisers meant for managing appointments and contacts. However, you can rarely find PDAs doing just that, as these days it's the norm for devices to include multimedia features such as MP3 playback, voice and video recording, FM tuners and cameras. Some handhelds even come with onboard Global Positioning System (GPS) transceivers as well as fingerprint scanners. Phone-capable PDAs or PDA-phones are becoming increasingly popular as well. As PDAs continue to evolve with new features, it becomes all the more important to know what each handheld can offer, so as to find one that can better suit your mobile needs.
