What is the difference between a pda and a smartphone?

Answer 1

A desktop is a type of computing client that typically utilizes a machine based on a motherboard, hdd, keyboard and mouse. A PDA is also a computer by definition but has a form factor designed for small size and individual mobility. PDAs have been widely supplanted, if not replaced by the proliferation of smart devices and phablets as of September 2014.

Answer 2

A tablet PC are the single user systems and are based on microprocessors. some examples of microcomputers are the desktop model,the laptop and the pocket pc whereas PDA is a hand -held device that combines computing ,telephone /fax and networking features

Answer 3

Phone: Primary purpose is making phone calls.

Tablet: Mini computers primarily targeted at office work and web browsing. They should also take a keyboard, and touch should be the input method.

Answer 4

A cell phone is a communication device that uses radio waves and satellite transmissions. It's capable of providing voice communications and sending messages. However, most of them are also capable of providing internet, instant messaging, and email. A PDA, on the other hand, is a device that is usually used for phone or fax services. Instead, it's a more of personal organizer, in which some includes small keyboards or electronic pens.

Answer 5

A PDA is not a phone. A smarthone is a phone with PDA functionality or a PDA with phone functionality.

Answer 6

they are much more intelligent for example they have touchscreens.

Answer 7

The PDA (public displays of affection) phone constantly gets in trouble for fondling in public, whereas the smart phone is much more discreet. Save it for the front pocket!

Answer 8

Smartphone combine the functions of a PDA with cell phone functions. PDAs can also be used along with a cellphone but most people are converitng to the two in one smartphone.

Answer 9

Desktops are portable while PDA are not