What are some of the options for wireless NICs available for smaller devices like handheld PCs and PDAs?

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For smaller devices like handheld PCs and PDAs, there are several options for wireless NICs, depending on the manufacturer. Some PDAs will accept a standard CardBus or Type II PC Card wireless NIC like those used in a laptop computer. However, sometimes an external attachment known as a sled must be purchased and connected to the PDA. The sled contains a slot for a wireless NIC or similar device. Another option is a CompactFlash (CF) card. Flash memory is a type of solid-state (microchip) technology in which there are no moving parts. CF cards consist of a small circuit board that contains flash memory chips and a dedicated controller chip. There are two advantages of CF wireless NICs over PC Cards: they are smaller and they consume less power. Another option is to use a SDIO (Secure Digital I/O) or SDIO NOW! card. SDIO cards provide high-speed data input/output with low power consumption for mobile electronic devices.

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