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The PARCTab is an experimental mobile computer designed by [[Xerox]]. Xerox developed the PARCTab as an early experiment in [[Ubiquitous Computing]], also called "UbiComp".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Detail |url=https://www.microsoft.com/buxtoncollection/detail.aspx?id=51 |access-date=2023-12-17 |website=www.microsoft.com}}</ref> The PARCTab was similar in shape, size, and appearance to a [[PDA]].
 
The PARCTab offered different functionality depending on where the user was using it. It had infrared transmitters and sensors on it to communicate with 'gateway nodes' that were installed in a given room or area.<ref name=computerhistory>{{Cite web |title=Xerox PARCTab Prototype - PDA - Computing History |url=https://www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/36785/Xerox-PARCTab-Prototype/ |access-date=2023-12-17 |website=www.computinghistory.org.uk}}</ref>
 
The PARCTab had a touch screen and a stylus. It also had handwriting recognition.