handhelds
Grip-sized gaming systems
Handhelds are electronic devices small enough to hold and operate in one hand.
The term most commonly refers to portable gaming consoles like the Nintendo Switch or Game Boy, though it extends to any compact device—PDAs, GPS units, barcode scanners—designed for mobile use.
I still have my old handhelds from the 90s.
The word emphasizes portability and self-contained functionality, distinguishing these devices from those requiring a desk or external display.
Handheld connected computer
- tabletFlat portable computing device
- PDAThree-letter abbreviation, multiple meanings
- e-readerDigital book device
- KindleElectronic reading tablet
scanner · barcode reader · walkie-talkie · calculator · remote control · iPod · digital camera · camcorder
Hybrid video game console
- Game BoyPortable gaming handheld
- PS VitaSony portable gaming device
- retro gamingPlaying older video games
- cartridgeSealed container for supplies
touchscreen · joystick · emulator · PSP · mobile gaming · multiplayer · battery life · screen
Electric tool for boring holes
- sanderSurface-smoothing power tool
- jigsawPuzzle or curve-cutting tool
- grinderCrushing or sharpening device
- polisherTool for adding shine
rotary tool · Dremel · cordless · battery-powered · trigger · grip · vibration · portable
Emitting light stick
- Roman candleTube ejecting successive fireballs
- fountainWater-spouting structure
- fireworkExplosive celebration device
- fuseProtective melting wire
celebration · Fourth of July · Diwali · New Year · sparks · ignite · signal flare · safety
smartphone
Handheld connected computer
- tabletFlat portable computing device
- PDAThree-letter abbreviation, multiple meanings
- e-readerDigital book device
Kindle · scanner · barcode reader · walkie-talkie · calculator · remote control · iPod · digital camera · camcorder · dictaphone
Nintendo Switch
Hybrid video game console
- Game BoyPortable gaming handheld
- PS VitaSony portable gaming device
- retro gamingPlaying older video games
cartridge · touchscreen · joystick · emulator · PSP · mobile gaming · multiplayer · battery life · screen · buttons
power drill
Electric tool for boring holes
- sanderSurface-smoothing power tool
- jigsawPuzzle or curve-cutting tool
- grinderCrushing or sharpening device
polisher · rotary tool · Dremel · cordless · battery-powered · trigger · grip · vibration · portable · workshop
sparkler
Emitting light stick
- Roman candleTube ejecting successive fireballs
- fountainWater-spouting structure
- fireworkExplosive celebration device
fuse · celebration · Fourth of July · Diwali · New Year · sparks · ignite · signal flare · safety · burn time
- computerscomputer, computers, desktop, desktops, laptop
- video gamesvideo games, gameplay, Fortnite, mobile game, arcade
- vacuum cleanersuprights, canisters, shop vacs, vacuum bags
- radioFM radio, crystal set, AM radio, radio station, radio broadcast
handheldsdesktops
Stationary personal computers
desktop computers · mainframes · workstations · home consoles · server racks
- handheld devicesSmall carried electronics
- handheld cameraPortable video recording device
- handheld instrumentDevice operated while held