When looking at PDA handheld accessories, reviews can come in handy. Reviews of various handhelds and PDA's often include a discussion of which accessories are essential and which ones can safely be skipped, or are "nice to have".



So what are the essential a accessories for a handheld PDA?

Here's a short list of accessories you don't want to do without:

1.An extra battery - Believe you me, it is NOT a good experience to be left with a dead PDA because you forgot to recharge the battery. This can happen often (more often than we think), so having an extra batter in your bag or your can is a good idea. A good idea is to buy a good new battery as your "prime" battery (try the new Li Ion type), and as an extra back-up battery use the old NiCd battery you probably got when you bought your PDA.

2.Recharging cradle/cable - these can save you a ton og time. Some recharging cables act also as data cables, and you can use the time you take to synchronize your PDA with your PC to recharge the PDA.

3.A good PDA case - This is essential to protect your PDA. Your pocket pc probable gets pushed into pockets and bags quite a few times a day - so it can use the protection. A good leather case doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg and will also provide an elegant look.

Ok, so these are essential accessories. Now, what about the "nice to have" ones?

1.An external keyboard iscan be very important accessory for some people. Many people dislike the stylus and touch screen that comes standard with most PDA's, and an external keyboard certainly makes data entry a whole lot easier. This is nice to have unless you type a lot of data to your PDA. Then it becomes an essential.

2.Many people like the convenience of having a digital camera integrated into their handheld computer, and that is an important consideration for many people as they compare PDA's.

3.A built-in cell phone is another handy feature to look for when shopping for a PDA. Many of the newer models of PDA's, such as the Treo, are integrated with a cell phone. This saves space and time for many people who used to carry around a PDA in addition to a cell phone.

No matter what accessories you decide on for your new PDA, you will find many accessories to choose from that can make your PDA experience both fun and productive. It's important that you only invest in accessories that meet your needs and comfort and not spent too much on things you don't really need.