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Introduction to Treo

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Everyone needs some form of organization in their life. Whether you like to make your "To Do" lists with a pen and paper, or whether you need an electronic organizer to get the job done, the need remains the same. Today, organizing your life can be done quickly and efficiently with a PDA. PDA stands for personal digital assistant, which in a nutshell, is exactly what this little device does. A PDA is a handheld device that was originally designated as a personal organizer. Over the years, however, PDAs have become much more sophisticated. Today, some of the basic tasks a PDA can perform include: calculating, use as a clock and calendar, playing computer games, accessing the Internet, sending and receiving e-mail, use as radio or stereo, camera recording, recording notes, use as an address book, and use as a spreadsheet. Newer models have color screens and audio capabilities so they can be used as mobile phones, web browsers, or media players. Many can also access the Internet, intranets, extranets via Wi-Fi, or Wireless Wide-Area Networks (WWANs).

Palm, Inc. is a company that manufactures PDAs, including the ever-popular Treo Smartphone. Although Treo was originally developed by Handspring, in 2003, Handspring merged with Palm, Inc.'s hardware division to form palmOne. Palm, Inc. is currently the manufacturer of Treo Smartphones. The Treos are the most popular PDA mobile phone due to the large number of integrated features they offer. With a Treo Smartphone, its possible to check the calendar while talking on the phone, dial directly from contact lists, send e-mails, and with some models, use a built-in camera.

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