The Handheld PC was a hardware design for PDA devices running Windows CE. It provides the appointment calendar functions usual for any PDA. The intent of Windows CE was to provide an environment for applications compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system, on processors better suited to low-power operation in a portable device.

To be classed as a Windows CE Handheld PC the device must

• Run Microsoft's Windows CE
• Be bundled with an application suite only found through an OEM Platform Release and not in Windows CE itself
• Use ROM
• Have a screen supporting a resolution of greater than 480×240
• Include a keyboard
• Include a CompactFlash Slot
• Include a PC card Slot
• Include an infrared (IrDA) port
• Provide wired serial and/or USB connectivity

Source: Wikipedia.org: Handheld PC

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