BlackBerry PDA

The BlackBerry PDAs are widely regarded as being a PDA able to send and receive email. It does this by interfacing with cell phone companies' wireless data networks, which also allows it to send and receive cell phone calls. The BlackBerry PDA may also contain a Wi-Fi option that supports Bluetooth wireless earpieces and allows Internet connectivity.

A BlackBerry PDA provides a color display screen, along with a built-in thumbwheel and keyboard. The keyboard has been optimized for typing with thumbs, and also contains options to program keys to insert specific words when hit, as well as word prediction software.

BlackBerry PDAs feature the standard PDA suite of applications such as a scheduler, an address book, a clock and a calculator. In addition, it also includes a Web browser and an email program. Word processors and spreadsheets are also available for the BlackBerry PDA.

The BlackBerry PDA's popularity means that several third-party programs are available for it. These can range from programs such as world clocks to games. BlackBerry PDAs can also support e-book readers. Instant Messengers are also becoming common on BlackBerry PDAs.

Many business provide their employees with BlackBerry PDAs so they can constantly be reached via phone or email. Using a BlackBerry Enterprise Server allows businesses to fully integrate BlackBerry PDAs into the business's systems.