Accessories from PDA and smartphone manufacturers and vendors

Hardware accessories add functionality and help personalize Windows Mobile-powered devices. Many independent vendors offer PDA and smartphone accessories, but the first place you should look is the Web site of the manufacturer or vendor of your particular device. They will have replacements for accessories that shipped with the device and add-ons that they support and certify to work with their devices. 


Note that some manufacturers also sell their PDAs, smartphones, and accessories through independent online vendors, such as eXpansys-usa.com, SimonCells.com, Pocket PcTechs.com, and OnTheGoSolutions.com. You can also try searching for specific accessories on PriceGrabber.com or eBay.com. 


For ruggedized/vertical market PDA accessories, check the device manufacturer’s Web site.


Acer


Acer (global.acer.com) does not sell their handhelds or accessories directly in the U.S., but you can purchase them from eXpansys and other online resellers. 


ASUS 


ASUS has a list of online resellers for their devices on their Web site (usa.asus.com/where tobuy.aspx). Accessories can be purchased from eXpansys, SimonCells, and Pocket PC Techs.


AT&T


AT&T markets and supports phone-enabled Windows Mobile devices from HTC, Samsung, Motorola, Pantech, and Palm. You can find and purchase these devices and their accessories directly from the AT&T Web site (wireless.att.com/cell-phone-service/acces sories). Check the Samsung, Motorola, and Palm listings below for accessory sources.


Dell


Dell has discontinued its Axim line of Windows Mobile devices and no longer lists them on their site. However, accessories for these devices are still available. Go to Dell.com and do a search on "Axim Accessories." They are also available from eXpansys and other online vendors. 


E-TEN


E-TEN (etencorp.com) lists the accessories available for each device on their corresponding Web page (under the "Accessories" link). You can purchase E-TEN devices and some accessories from eXpansys and other online vendors. 


Hewlett-Packard


HP offers accessories for its iPAQ line of devices through resellers and from its online store. Go to the iPAQ accessories Web page (shopping.hp.com/store/accessories/compu
ter/ipaq_accessories) and select the desired device to display a list of the available accessories. 


HTC


HTC (htc.com) markets its Windows Mobile devices through other carriers and vendors. The best place to buy accessories for these devices is through carrier Web sites or third-party vendors such as eXpansys and SimonCells. 


i-mate


I-mate (imate.com) markets its devices and their accessories through third-party vendors. A list of authorized retailers is available on their Web site (imate.com/resellers.aspx). You can also check on the eXpansys and SimonCells Web sites.


Motorola


Motorola sells its phone-enabled Windows Mobile smartphones through wireless service providers like AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint. You can buy accessories through these service providers or directly from Motorola (store.
motorola.com).