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It seems everyone is talking about handhelds these days. How much do they cost and how long will they last? We can tell you what they cost, however, how long they last is purely dependent on the treatment they receive. Some will remain in use for years and others will last only a few months. Handhelds are, without a doubt, one of the most efficient tools to have in the distribution industry. Coupled with a routing program, handhelds have multiple benefits to your company: There are several handhelds available for route drivers. Each driver will need a handheld, an SD card, and appropriate printer, which is normally worn on the belt. We use either a Secure Digital Card and Card Reader or wireless to send information to the handheld from the desktop computer.  Wireless is highly recommended due to the wear on the Secure Digital Cards. Unitech PA 500 Designed for enterprise applications, the PA500 Compact Enterprise PDA is a powerful mobile computer with an optional laser barcode scanner. More rugged than your standard enterprise PDA, the PA500 withstands multiple 4 foot drops to concrete. The small and lightweight form factor makes the Unitech PA500 the ideal choice. Symbol MC35 A rugged handheld with wireless capabilities. The SD Card is readily available to the user and has a weather cover over it. Data can be transferred using wireless technology or using a card reader. This handheld can also be used as a cell phone or camera and can sync remotely. Printing is done through InfraRed and can be used with the O'Neil, Seiko, Extech, or Woosim printers. HP Ipaqs Can be used with wireless, SD Card and Card Reader. Printing is done through InfraRed and can be used with the O'Neil, Seiko, Extech, or Woosim printers. ASUS A626 Good low end or starter handheld with wireless, bluetooth, and infra red. Symbol and Unitech handhelds are available for purchase from GBC Systems, Inc., or you may purchase them from a third party. IPaq handhelds may be purchased from HP or a third party.