Abstract: A handheld device serves as a general purpose computer with Tilt-Text input and Text-To-Speech (TTS) feedback to the operator. The device can be operated with one hand and accommodates “eyes-free” operation. The Select button is used in conjunction with the X-Y accelerometer to implement a unistroke, Tilt-Text character set for data input with which the user enters letters, numbers, and other symbols into the computer device. Other buttons on the housing are used to implement commands and user functions. Other feature support text input using the accelerometer, including the Virtual Button and Pointer Text approaches.