Handheld roster device and method

An electronic handheld device for providing a user with roster data, comprising:

• a memory for storing a plurality of group names, for storing a plurality of identifiers associated with each of said group names, for storing a link for linking between said each of said group names and said associated identifiers, and for storing corresponding roster data for each of said identifiers associated with each of said group names,
• an input unit for enabling selection by said user of one of said identifiers and for enabling selection by said user of one of said group names;
• a processing unit operative for receiving both said selected identifier and said selected group name from said input unit and for retrieving said corresponding roster data in response thereto, and
• a multi-line display adapted for simultaneously displaying said selected identifier, said selected group name, and at least a substantial portion of said corresponding roster data.

A method for providing a user with roster data via a handheld device, comprising the steps of:

• storing a plurality of identifiers and corresponding roster data for each identifier in said handheld device,
• receiving selection by said user of one of said identifiers via said handheld device;
• retrieving said corresponding roster data in response to said identifier selection;
• and
• simultaneously displaying said selected identifier and at least a substantial portion of said corresponding roster data.