iPAQs
iPAQ was a series of handheld personal digital assistants (PDAs) originally developed by Compaq Computer Corporation, later produced by Hewlett-Packard after Compaq’s acquisition by HP in 2002. The name iPAQ was derived from the Latin word "piaque," meaning efficient, and was intended to emphasize the device’s productivity focus. The first device, the iPAQ H200, entered the market in 1998 as a Windows CE platform that combined a touch screen, integrated mouse, and built‑in camera. Subsequent models, such as the H300, H310, and the popular iPAQ H390, introduced larger displays, GPS functionality, and support for third‑party applications.
iPAQ devices were notable for their ruggedness and versatility. They supported a wide range of input methods,
The iPAQ line reached its peak popularity in the early 2000s, when handheld computing devices were in