Portable data terminal

Typical PDT

A portable data terminal, or shortly PDT, is an electronic device that is used to enter or retrieve data via wireless transmission (WLAN or WWAN). They can also serve as barcode readers, and they are used in large stores, warehouses, hospitals, or in the field, to access a database from a remote location.

PDT's frequently run wireless device management software that allows them to interact with a database or software application hosted on a server or mainframe computer.^[1]

References

↑ List of Bitpipe whitepapers on wireless device management.

Computer sizes

Classes of computers

Stationary PC

Mobile PC

Laptop	Desktop replacement computer Notebook 2-in-1 Subnotebook Netbook Smartbook Ultrabook Palmtop PC Ultra-mobile PC

Tablet computer	Ultra-mobile PC 2-in-1 Mobile Internet device Tabletop Phablet

Information appliance	Handheld PC Palm-size PC Pocket PC Pocket computer PDA Electronic organizer EDA Mobile phone Feature phone Smartphone Phablet PMP DAP E-reader Handheld game console Portable/Mobile data terminal

Calculators	Scientific Programmable Graphing

Wearable computer	Digital Wristwatch Calculator watch Smartwatch Virtual retinal display Head-mounted display Head-up display

Mini (obsolete)

Large

Others

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Portable data terminal

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