Originally posted by Q99
They're more like old PDAs- they contain and show information, but probably aren't nearly as multi-use.
Actually Datapads can do a number of pretty neat things.
Datapads are handheld computers designed to offer general computer functions such as data gathering and storage. Standard uses include information gathering, writing, data processing and reviewing recording rod crystals. The unit's processing power is backed up by a storage capacity of 5 million data screen units and automated instruction sequences allow users to initiate complex processing tasks with only a few keystrokes.- Essential Guide to Weps & Tech
The Companion2000 has several standard features that are common to most datapads, including its touch screen color readout screen, audio pickups, headphone ports and power cells that operate for 3 months between recharges. Data can be inputted via keyboard or using a data stylus. Users can attach readout glasses that scroll across transparent lenses so the wearer can perform other tasks while simultaneously calling up data.The Companion2000's standard data ports and interfaces allowing linking with datapads, droids and computers.
- Taken from same
Many datapads also have built-in comlinks for exchanging data across local networks or for open-air broadcasts on comlink frequencies.- Same
A generic datapad serves as a portable workstation, with basic data collection, analysis and storage capabilities. However each datapad can host thousands of different programs, allowing it to double as a writing tool, calculator, slicing terminal, gaming device, map display, recording rod crystal reader and hundreds of other gadgets.- Taken from New Essential Guide to Weps & Tech
Other common features on a standard datapad include a built-in holoprojector that can produce holograms up to twenty centimeters or interactive holomaps. Minaturzed holo and visual recorders can scan and store images, while audio and visual pickups, headphone ports and comlinks allow users to tap into local comm networks.-Same
Datapads can also include
- Special programs to interact with computerized tools, weapons and vehicles.
- Galactic Universal Translator which analyzes and interprets unknown computer systems and develops programs to exchange data.
- There can be customized programs for specialized tasks in a number of fields. IE: Starship work, Medics and so on, so forth.
So...yeah, datapads are more than just old PDAs.
Originally posted by Zenwolf
Actually Datapads can do a number of pretty neat things.Datapads can also include
- Special programs to interact with computerized tools, weapons and vehicles.
- Galactic Universal Translator which analyzes and interprets unknown computer systems and develops programs to exchange data.
- There can be customized programs for specialized tasks in a number of fields. IE: Starship work, Medics and so on, so forth.
So...yeah, datapads are more than just old PDAs.
Originally posted by FreshestSlice
Those sources just point that it depends on the datapad. Some are like PDAs. Some are not. Seems logical to me.
No that's describing standard datapads, IE: Common/Standard features/Generic, but can have other things added on with the programs.
But what I mean is, Datapads can be more than old PDAs. Not saying that they can't be either.