What could be better than a portable gadget that you could really open up to?

Every year, 3 to 6 percent of portable electronic gadgets with corporate network access end up missing, according to Pointsec.

But many owners of portable gadgets feel that much of their appeal is taking them everywhere, with little thought.

Battery Choices The rechargeable batteries used in laptops, camcorders, telephones and other portable electronic gadgets come in several types.

While Intel dominates the PC market, sales of desktop and laptop computers have begun to plateau, dented by the demand for more portable gadgets.

IF today's portable gadgets prove anything, it's that you can't have everything.

It just makes sense: using the cloud for mass storage protects your data, and that's extremely valuable for these highly portable, easily losable (or stealable) gadgets.

In the coming months, Amazon said, it intends to use its service on a variety of portable, wireless gadgets.

For novices who climb only once a week, Mr. Orenczak thinks these portable gadgets can help build grip and forearm endurance.

Makers of portable gadgets have long known that large liquid crystal displays provide space that could be used for improved sound.