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One way to establish connectivity is through the use of Wi-Fi compatibility, which pro-
vides for use at hot spots throughout the country, such as cafes, coffee shops, hotels,
restaurants, and universities. It can also use the existing wireless network in an
agency or office. This feature can be added to a PDA by purchasing a Wi-Fi adaptor.
Some cell phones, called smartphones, have limited PDA capabilities, whereas
some PDAs are telephone enabled. Smartphones have limited PC functionality; they
have an operating system and facilitate the use of e-mail and other applications ...