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Hand-held users

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Hand-held computers, once regarded as executive toys, are becoming increasingly popular as business tools. Advances in telecommunications and networking technology means that portable devices can be connected to many other appliances. One of the main benefits of hand-helds is cost, with prices ranging from 238 pounds sterling to 749 pounds sterling, while their use of readily-available batteries gives them an advantage over lap-tops.

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Features run-down

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Hand-held computers, although small, contain many of the powerful features to be found in laptops and are emerging as the next generation of mobile computing technology. Purchasers of hand-held computers should consider their ergonomics, their size and weight, the keyboard and display, and the availability of add-ons, such as alternative interfaces, PC cards and extra memory.

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The hand-held market

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The UK market for handheld computers is dominated by 3Com/Palm Computing, followed by Psion and trailed by HP, Compaq, Sharp and Casio. The market is confused by a blurring of the distinctions between hand-held devices, phones and notebooks, and manufacturers need to work harder to ensure their products are distinctive.

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