Another type of information appliance has a larger screen and a keyboard built-in. They are not nearly as handy, small and lightweight as the Palm devices. You typically get more functionality, a keyboard and a larger screen than you get with a Palm device, but there are tradeoffs to be made and sales are small compared to the Palm devices. New developments have made this category far more interesting. Keyboard design, ergonomics and size have improved.
Screens are bigger and better.
Some of the handhelds have screens is about half the size of small notebook computer screens. For example, you can play PowerPoint presentations and connect to a projector, but you cannot edit the presentation. You simply download your presentation from your computer into your handheld PC before the presentation and run it at the meeting room. CE devices seem to eat batteries. On the other hand, if what you use a computer for, especially on the road, is simple word processing, PowerPoint presentations, e-mail and some Internet access.