Exhibit 23.1

Consent of Independent Accountants


     We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration  Statement
(Form S-8 No.  333-72249)  pertaining to the  Programmer's  Paradise,  Inc. 1986
Stock Option  Plan,  the  Programmer's  Paradise,  Inc.  1995 Stock Plan and the
Programmer's Paradise,  Inc. 1995 Non-Employee Director Plan of our report dated
February 25, 2003,  with respect to the  consolidated  financial  statements and
schedule of  Programmer's  Paradise,  Inc.  included in the Annual  Report (Form
10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2002.



                                            /s/ Amper, Politziner & Mattia, P.C.

March 20, 2003
Edison, New Jersey