Nonhandheld
Nonhandheld refers to devices or equipment that are not designed to be held during ordinary operation. In contrast to handheld devices, which are portable and typically operated while cradled in one or both hands, nonhandheld devices are usually stationary or mounted and intended to remain in a fixed position.
The category covers desktop and tower computers, servers, workstations, fixed-point terminals such as point-of-sale systems and
Design considerations for nonhandheld devices include weight and form factor for placement, mounting methods, power delivery
The term is used across industries to distinguish from handheld or mobile variants of the same product
In documentation and market analysis, nonhandheld descriptions help define use cases, deployment scenarios, and maintenance planning