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| A process used to measure performance in which two devices or systems run the same task and the times are compared. |
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| A type of wireless technology that uses radio waves to transmit data over short distances. Often used to connect peripherals such as printers and keyboards to computers or headsets to cell phones. |
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| The bringing together of a combination of features into one device. |
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| Hardware for connecting a portable computing device to printers, scanners, full-size monitors, mice, and other peripherals. |
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| A system of 21 satellites (plus three working spares), built and operated by the U.S. military, that constantly orbit the earth. They provide information to GPS-capable devices to pinpoint locations on the earth. |
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| Software that makes it possible to access the Internet from a PDA/smartphone. |
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| A portable electronic tool such as a cell phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), or notebook. |
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| A powerful mobile computing solution that offers a large display and all of the computing power of a full desktop system. |
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| An operating system, manufactured by Palm, for PDA/smartphones. |
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| Personal digital assistant |
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| A small device that enables a user to carry digital information. Often called palm computers or handhelds, PDAs are about the size of a hand and usually weigh less than 5 ounces. |
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| A small portable device (such as an iPod) that enables you to carry your MP3 or other media files around with you. |
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| A device that combines the functionality of a cell phone, a PMP, and a PDA into one unit. |
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| A pen-shaped device used to tap or write on touch-sensitive screens. |
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| The process of updating data so that the files on different systems are the same. |
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| A notebook computer designed specifically to work with handwriting recognition technology. |
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