| Originally designed as a simple way to organize | | | | to use this handheld PDA accessory.o Docking |
| one's life, the PDA has become a much different | | | | station. Sync your computer and PDA with a |
| animal since its inception. In fact, most PDAs are | | | | docking station; many docking stations have |
| more like miniature computers with their built in | | | | added ports and speakers - so that you can listen |
| processors, operating systems and memory. If | | | | to songs that you have saved on your PDA with |
| you're like millions of Americans and others around | | | | your computer speakers.o Mounting devices. |
| the globe, you simply cannot function without | | | | Mount your handheld PDA on your windshield, |
| your PDA (personal digital assistant). Equipping | | | | dashboard, or cup holder in your car to keep |
| your PDA with the right handheld PDA accessories | | | | within arms-reach at all times. This makes using |
| will make your PDA even more indispensable to | | | | the GPS function of your PDA even easier.o Case. |
| you. The market for PDA accessories is ripe with | | | | A protective case is usually included as a new |
| options, which makes finding the accessories that | | | | handheld PDA accessory when you purchase your |
| are most useful for you a breeze. | | | | unit. However, most of these cases are not top |
| Accessorizing Your Handheld PDA | | | | quality and may not offer the type of protection |
| The latest PDAs have all the bells and whistles, | | | | that you need for this investment. There are tons |
| including basic functions like calculators and clocks | | | | of great cases on the market - finding one that |
| up to more complex applications like sending email | | | | suits your taste is quite easy. As an added |
| and accessing the Internet. Handheld PDA | | | | suggestion, choose a PDA case that is waterproof |
| accessories can make your PDA an even bigger | | | | to protect your unit from rain.o Screen protector. |
| asset to you. Make your handheld PDA even | | | | Perhaps the most important but most often |
| more powerful and functional with these | | | | ignored handheld PDA accessory is the screen |
| accessories:o Wi-Fi card. If your PDA wasn't built | | | | protector. A damaged screen can put your PDA |
| with wireless connectivity, you can add a Wi-Fi | | | | out of service for awhile and cause expensive |
| card that will enable you to surf the Internet and | | | | repairs. Screen protectors help you keep your |
| check your email from any wireless hot spot.o | | | | PDA free from scratches and have the added |
| Bluetooth. Sync your PDA with a Bluetooth | | | | bonus of reducing the glare on the screen.o |
| computer to exchange data without using a cable | | | | Battery charger. Car adapters and battery |
| for connection. Bluetooth will also allow you to use | | | | chargers for the PDA that allow for quick charging |
| the ever-popular Bluetooth headset if your PDA | | | | on the go are great for traveling or taking with |
| doubles as a cell phone.o Voice recorder. If your | | | | you to the office. If you travel internationally, be |
| PDA wasn't shipped with a voice recorder, you | | | | sure to choose one that can adapt to the plugs |
| can add this in. Keep in mind that for extensive | | | | that you will find overseas. |
| recording, your PDA may require more memory | | | | |