This article describes hardware eligibility for Technopedia. In general, Technopedia customers can expect Technopedia to capture, or accept requests to capture, technology hardware products from various categories and sources.

Some hardware items are generally not captured unless there is a valid or compelling reason for inclusion.

Hardware items Technopedia generally does not capture

• Hardware parts and/or components
  Defined as elements of another, larger device that cannot operate standalone. Examples include computer motherboards, RAM sticks, and similar components.

• Hardware modules and/or add-ons
  Defined as optional hardware items that significantly supplement or enhance the functionality of the original unit. Examples include sound cards, graphics cards, DVD/CD-ROM drives, and similar items. Exceptions are made on a case-by-case basis when the item has substantial monetary value.

• Supplies and/or consumables
  Defined as hardware items that are consumed during use of the main device and may be destroyed, dissipated, wasted, or spent after use. These items are usually excluded from warranty policies. Examples include printer toners and ink cartridges.

• Miscellaneous hardware accessories, peripherals, and auxiliary devices
  Defined as nonessential but desirable items that contribute to how the main device operates. Examples include laptop chargers and computer headsets.

• Packages or bundles containing multiple device options
  Technopedia does not separately capture packaging or bundles created from multiple device options according to various demands. Technopedia will capture the individual components of the bundle if all other eligibility criteria are satisfied, but the bundle or package itself will not be captured separately.

• Gaming and entertainment-enabled hardware devices
  Examples include PlayStation, Xbox, home theater devices, MP3 players, and similar devices.

• Hardware products that cannot be classified under the existing Flexera Taxonomy structure
  Technopedia generally avoids capturing hardware products that cannot be classified under an existing category in the Flexera Taxonomy structure. Exceptions are made on a case-by-case basis when Flexera receives multiple requests for the same product or product category from different customers. In these cases, Flexera will investigate the possibility of adding a new category to capture those devices, assuming all other eligibility criteria are satisfied.

• Industry-vertical-specific devices
  Technopedia captures industry-vertical-specific devices under separate vertical subscriptions. Customers must have the applicable subscription to view those devices. For example, Medical Devices are available to customers who have the Medical vertical subscription.