A computing device that can be easily held in one hand while the other hand is used to operate it. Smartphones are the handheld computers of the 21st century. See smartphone and palmtop.

Amid the many wonderful form factors being explored by the makers of cyberdecks, there’s one that’s emerged which harks back to an earlier generation of portable computers: the handheld pad ...

[Jean-MarcHarvengt] has paired the Teensy with a 42-key keyboard and a TFT screen, making a compact handheld computer platform. It’s also got VGA out for display on a bigger screen, along with ...

I mention the Simputer now because I’m reminded of it looking at a brand new modular handheld computer set to debut on Kickstarter soon - the Mecha Comet is a portable Linux device aimed at ...

It’s a concept from Quanta, a company whose name you don’t typically see on the laptops and tablets they create, because ...

This is not a phone. The Comet by Mecha Systems is a modular, Linux-based handheld computer built for hobbyists, engineers, students, artists and roboticists of all kinds. The Comet is a chunky ...

Compact and extremely lightweight, the Trimble Recon 400X outdoor rugged handheld computer delivers maximum performance and reliability in a 17-ounce design. With its rounded edges, it fits ...

Emily Hand is an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno. Dr. Hand received her Ph.D. in computer science from the University of ...

The Comet is a blend of Raspberry Pi, Simputer and Project Ara with a hint of Game Boy Its standout feature is the use of hardware extensions that can be quickly removed It launches on ...