Collections of (physically) small computers

I say any automated mechanism for doing math is a computer. Size, speed, memory, I/O, features, analog v. digital -- all just details and qualifications. -----Original Message----- From: Chuck Guzis [mailto:cclist at sydex.com] Sent: Sunday, October 29, 2006 7:41 PM To: General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts Subject: Re: Collections of (physically) small computers On 29 Oct 2006 at 23:45, Tony Duell wrote: Says who? If it can do I/O and has CPU and memory, what doesn't make it a computer? Let's play by your rules. Your definitions immediately let in iPAQs, Blackberries, Palms, and quite a few other devices. How about the HTC Meteor smartphone? Llots of programs available there--and with more processor horsepower than most "vintage" "computers". Does anyone have a "computer" (by Tony's rules) lighter than 120g? Cheers, Chuck