Pocket PC or Hand Held Computers (HH) 

Several years ago what is now Palm computers devised a operating system to run on small hand held devices. These devices kept basic information like address books, and used a pen as a stylus as they had no keyboard, but a image of one on the screen.

 In 1999 Microsoft, seeing the need for a mobile solution released the Windows CE version of Windows. This operating system was designed to run on a small hand held computer, and offer more features than the Palm. It contained pocket Word, Excel, and had the ability to download email and contacts. 

The CE operating system became very popular with computer terminal manufacturers who had the need for a very small windows operating system to run on drive-less workstations or Terminals. There are many of these in service today. 

While a big time saver, due to the complicity of early Pocket PCs, the cost was comparable to a standard desk top computer. In 2003 Dell computers released it's Axiom line of HH computers, priced at under $200. Others followed suit in the price reduction. Soon Wi-Fi Capability, more memory, modems, keyboards, and longer life batteries were added. Several manufactures now offer very bright full VGA color screens. Compaq computers, Dell, HP and other can be found on the internet. 

In early 2004, card and infra red scanners were adapted to these devices, making them usable in inventory control and personnel time management. 

Our parent company, Better1Software and TimeLegal will be releasing a Pocket PC version of TimeLegal in January 2005. This version will allow for remote clock in and out of personnel, Tracking  of  Jobs and Projects, Locations and much more. Multiple Pocket PCs can be merged with a server database over the internet or by direct attachment to the server. This will facilitate easy tracking of personnel and allow simple location job costing and payroll accounting.