History of the PDA Steve Shultz Green 1

When? 1970s The Dynabook is developed. The Dynabook idea was an early PC at Xerox Apple develops the Newton Research Group to create next generation computers The first PDA-type device is introduced as the Newton 1990 Newton's are conceived; they include pen-based data entry, handwriting recognition, intelligent electronic ink, and communication functions John Sculley is recruited by Steve Jobs to run Apple. Sculley's vision is important to Apple's future Motorola is developing a PDA. They have a lock on the hand-held market that serves public safety applications so its a natural off shoot. Sculley leaves Apple. IBM and Bell South announce Simon Sculley coins the phrase "Personal Digital Assistant". Palm Computing, Inc. is founded by Jeff Hawkins Palm's Pilot 1000 and Pilot 5000 products are released Palm Computing develops the Pilot Palm, Inc. ships the Palm IIIx and Palm V handhelds. The first PDA with wireless access to the internet, Palm VII, was released Apple phases out the Newton. The Palm III is launched The Platform Solutions Group develops the Palm OS platform and licenses it to makers of handheld devices.

What? PDA stands for Personal Digital Assistant PDAs are handheld computers People use PDAs for many functions: –Calendar –Contacts –Notes

Who? Steve Jobs – one of the founders of Apple Computers John Sculley – recruited by Jobs to run Apple Jeff Hawkins – founded Palm Computing, Inc.

Where? Xerox Palo Alto Research Center (PARC) – Palo Alto, CA Apple – Cupertino, CA Jeff Hawkins – born in Long Island, NY

Why? This is the Information Age People need to have access to their information People want to be able to carry all their information with them in a small, easy to use product

How? Xerox developed the Dynabook in the 1970’s Apple developed the Newton in the 1990’s Palm developed the Palm Pilot in the 1990’s

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History of the PDA Steve Shultz Green 1