Handheld Computers & Accessories Industry Description

Companies that design and manufacture personal digital assistants (PDAs) and other handheld computer devices and accessories.

Summary

An assessment of the health of the handheld computer industry depends largely on one’s definition of the market. The terms handheld computer and personal digital assistant (PDA) have traditionally been used to reference electronic organizers; if limited to that definition, the sector is in fairly rapid decline. Gone are the days when devices that basically served as fancy calendar/address books were seen as hot products.

Handheld Computers & Accessories Industry Resources

• CNET
  
• CompInfo: The Computer Information Center
  
• ComputingREVIEW.com
  
• HardwareCentral
  
• Industry Outlook 2001: Computers and Chips
  
• MacHome.com
  
• Plunkett Research: Computers & Software
  
• The PC Guide
  
• Trade Show News Network
  

Handheld Computers & Accessories Industry Terminology

• TechEncyclopedia
  
• Webopedia
  
• WhatIs.com