Hardware accessories add functionality and help personalize Windows Powered devices. Many independent vendors offer Pocket PC and Smartphone accessories, but the first place you should look is the Web site of the manufacturer or vendor of your particular Windows Mobile device. They will have replacements for accessories that shipped with the device, and add-ons that they support and certify to work with the device. Note that some manufacturers also sell their Pocket PCs, Smartphones, and accessories through independent online vendors, such as Mobile Planet (http://www.mobileplanet.com).
Asus Accessories
The Asus Web site (http://www.asus.com) describes all of the accessories they have available for their Pocket PC. To purchase them, you have to go to an Asus reseller. A list of online resellers is found on this Asus Web page http://usa.asus.com).
AT&T Wireless Accessories (now part of Cingular—see below)
Audiovox/UTStarcom offers these earphones for their devices.
Audiovox/UTStarcom Accessories
Audiovox recently became a division of UTStarcom. They still offer some accessories online. Go to their Web site (http://www.audiovox.com) and follow the "Shop Online" link to their Online Store. In addition, Audiovox Pocket PCs and their accessories are sold through wireless service providers like SprintPCS, Cingular, and Verizon (below).
Cingular Accessories
Cingular markets and supports Pocket PC Phone Edition devices and Smartphones from Audiovox, Motorola, Siemens, and Sony Ericsson. You can find and purchase accessories for these devices online. Start at this Web page (http://onlinestorez.cingular.com/cell-phone-service/accessories).
External keyboard for the Axim X3 and X30 series Pocket PC, offered by Dell.
Dell Accessories
Dell sells accessories for its existing and discontinued Pocket PCs on its Web site. Go to this page (http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna), select the type of customer you are, and click on "Axim Handhelds." There will be an "Axim Accessories" link on the page.
E-TEN Accessories
E-TEN describes the accessories available for its P300, P300B, and P700 Pocket PCs on its Web site. Go to this Web page (http://www.etencorp.com/products/Communication/index.php), click on the link to your Pocket PC model, and then on the "Accessories" link. In the US you can purchase E-TEN Pocket PCs and some accessories from Mobile Planet (http://www.mobileplanet.com).
Garmin Accessories
Garmin offers accessories for its line of Pocket PCs with integrated GPS through its on-line store. Go to this Web page (http://shop.garmin.com) and select the particular device to see available accessories.
HP Offers Bluetooth stereo headphones for selected HP models equipped with Bluetooth.
Hewlett-Packard iPAQ Accessories
HP offers accessories for its iPAQ line of Pocket PCs through its resellers and from its online store. In the U.S., go to this Web page (http://www.shopping.hp.com), follow the link to "Handheld Devices," and then to "iPAQ accessories", and choose your model. In addition, HP markets its hw6000 series Phone Edition devices and their accessories through Cingular (above) and T-Mobile (below).
I-Mate Accessories
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