Portable data terminal
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, Bluetooth, a memory card slot, or one or more data capture devices.
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]
Boundaries among PDA, smartphone and ERA can be blurred when comparing the wide array of common features and functions. EDAs attempt to distinguish themselves with a pre-defined requirement for long term constant daily operation (Normally allowing a minimum of 8 hours). They seek a higher than normal impact rating / drop test rating and an ingress protection rating of no less than IP54, Most have at least one Data Collection function i.e. a Barcode or RFID Reader etc.
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