A palmtop computer utilizes SD memory modules or other types of memory
modules to provide expansion memory. The expansion memory module plugs in
to the palmtop computer via an external slot or compartment that is easily
accessed by the user. This provides additional memory to the palmtop
computer. To facilitate use of expansion devices such as sled or cradle
based devices, a connector is provided on the palmtop computer that not
only includes conventional power, ground and serial communication
terminals, but also provides direct access to the memory module for use by
the expansion device. This provides the advantage that the sled or cradle
based device can directly access the palmtop computer's memory without
using the palmtop computer's processing resources.
