Many models now offer a modem for use when away from your computer. Another accessory for communication is a pager port. These ports are often shared with the expansion or memory slots. With this feature, you may not need to carry both a pager and a palm device, lightening your briefcase load. One of the new accessories for handheld devices is a keyboard.
Most devices have a touch-pad that accepts handwriting by using a stylus.
If you are not able to master the strokes necessary to take notes or make entries, a keyboard attachment may be what you want or need. The keyboards range in size from a small pad, smaller than a laptop's, to collapsible models that fold up to approximately the size of the palm device itself. Digital cameras and music players are also available for some palm devices. On some models, both the cameras and music players are attached through the expansion slots. Music can also be downloaded directly into many of the devices, and only headphones are required to take music and audio files with you.