personal digital assistant

Noun

1.

personal digital assistant - a lightweight consumer electronic device that looks like a hand-held computer but instead performs specific tasks; can serve as a diary or a personal database or a telephone or an alarm clock etc. Synonyms: PDA, personal organiser, personal organizer, organiser, organizer

(computer)

Personal Digital Assistant - (PDA) A small hand-held computer typically providing calendar, contacts, and note-taking applications but may include other applications, for example a web browser and media player. Small keyboards and pen-based input systems are most commonly used for user input. The Apple Newton was a fairly early example.

electronic device, organiser, organizer, PDA, personal organiser, personal organizer