Dell Pocket PC Handhelds Coming November 18 *Update* Dell Pocket PC dubbed the "Axim X5"

[NFS4]

http://www.brighthand.com/article/More_Details_On_Dell_Handhelds

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[ElFenix]

damn, thats cheap! and then you know there'll be some of those great % and $ off coupons! jebus!

 

[Mani]

These are expected to sell out through to Christmas.

 

[RossMAN]

What are the pro's & con's of the Dell vs ViewSonic PDA's?

 

[Geekbabe]

Ohhhh... I have my CC ready !!!!

Toys and chocolate,toys and chocolate... drool

 

[CJZ]

There goes another $300.

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
What are the pro's & con's of the Dell vs ViewSonic PDA's?

The Viewsonic PDA has an SD slot, a transreflective screen, weighs 4.2 ounces, and is about .44 inches thick. It can be had now pre-ordered from Amazon for $299 - $5 coupon - $25 MIR + free shipping
The Dell PDA has an SD slot & a CompactFlash slot, weighs 6.5 ounces, and is about .7 inches thick.

 

[Pastore]

i wont buy one of these until i get a relatively cheap ($50 bucks a month), reliable wireless ISP... when that happens, I will buy one in a second...

 

[fr]

It looks sorta like a Philips Nino.

 

[NFS4]

Pics/Specs

 

[Mani]

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: RossMAN
What are the pro's & con's of the Dell vs ViewSonic PDA's?

The Viewsonic PDA has an SD slot, a transreflective screen, weighs 4.2 ounces, and is about .44 inches thick. It can be had now pre-ordered from Amazon for $299 - $5 coupon - $25 MIR + free shipping
The Dell PDA has an SD slot & a CompactFlash slot, weighs 6.5 ounces, and is about .7 inches thick.

Does the Viewsonic have a user-replaceable battery?

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: Mani

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: RossMAN
What are the pro's & con's of the Dell vs ViewSonic PDA's?

The Viewsonic PDA has an SD slot, a transreflective screen, weighs 4.2 ounces, and is about .44 inches thick. It can be had now pre-ordered from Amazon for $299 - $5 coupon - $25 MIR + free shipping
The Dell PDA has an SD slot & a CompactFlash slot, weighs 6.5 ounces, and is about .7 inches thick.

Does the Viewsonic have a user-replaceable battery?

No. But I've found with my usage patterns that it isn't really needed for me. I use my PDA for a good portion of the day that drop it in the cradle at night.

 

[UNCjigga]

I will get the Dell just because it has compactflash (I already have a bunch of compactflash cards I can use, plus my A40 is a compactflash camera.) Its good to see that the Dell also has support for the future in mind with SD.

 

[Staples]

I'd still go for the Viewsonic one because it looks to be smaller.

The advantages of the Dell are that it will have very good battery life and will have a CF slot which is great because I have a few big cards from my camera. Anyway, I still like the looks of the Viewsonic better.

 

[Staples]

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: RossMAN


Does the Viewsonic have a user-replaceable battery?

No. But I've found with my usage patterns that it isn't really needed for me. I use my PDA for a good portion of the day that drop it in the cradle at night.

Does that mean when the battery does go dead, the PDA is no good anymore unless it is run in the cradle? If so, how many hours total do these batteries live?

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: Staples

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: RossMAN


Does the Viewsonic have a user-replaceable battery?

No. But I've found with my usage patterns that it isn't really needed for me. I use my PDA for a good portion of the day that drop it in the cradle at night.

Does that mean when the battery does go dead, the PDA is no good anymore unless it is run in the cradle? If so, how many hours total do these batteries live?

I've always gotten at least 3 - 4 hours of heavy constant use on my PocketPCs. For more simpler tasks, it'll last around 6 hours (or around 8-10 hours with the screen off playing MP3's). But truth be told, if you're using a PDA for more than 5 or 6 hours a day, then you have some issues

 

[Staples]

I've always gotten at least 3 - 4 hours of heavy constant use on my PocketPCs. For more simpler tasks, it'll last around 6 hours (or around 8-10 hours with the screen off playing MP3's). But truth be told, if you're using a PDA for more than 5 or 6 hours a day, then you have some issues

I was actually asking about how long they live, in years before the battery dies and refuses to recharge. I find that to be important if you are unable to open the battery compartment and replace the dead one with a new one.

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: Staples

I've always gotten at least 3 - 4 hours of heavy constant use on my PocketPCs. For more simpler tasks, it'll last around 6 hours (or around 8-10 hours with the screen off playing MP3's). But truth be told, if you're using a PDA for more than 5 or 6 hours a day, then you have some issues

I was actually asking about how long they live, in years before the battery dies and refuses to recharge. I find that to be important if you are unable to open the battery compartment and replace the dead one with a new one.

Oh, 3-4 years. By that time, people have upgrade and moved on.

 

[T2T III]

Quoted from the article:

Mr. Bonadero also said Dell is considering becoming a Palm OS licensee at some point in the future.

 

[NFS4]

Dell Pocket PC dubbed the "Axim X5"

 

[RossMAN]

http://computers.cnet.com/hardware/0-2709830-404-20636982.html?tag=ld

 

[PsychoAndy]

Ok, should I call my dell rep and ask him send down a 3 complimentary pack for evaluation purposes?

-PAB

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: PsychoAndy
Ok, should I call my dell rep and ask him send down a 3 complimentary pack for evaluation purposes?

-PAB

Only if I get one too

 

[PsychoAndy]

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: PsychoAndy
Ok, should I call my dell rep and ask him send down a 3 complimentary pack for evaluation purposes?

-PAB

Only if I get one too

*adds up all dell purchase orders*

RossMAN -$2,000 + or - $1k
PAB- $44,000 + or - $1k

I think we know who's the REAL ferengi

-PAB

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: PsychoAndy
Ok, should I call my dell rep and ask him send down a 3 complimentary pack for evaluation purposes?

-PAB

Only if I get one too

Me three.

Besides who looks better in this avatar Brandon or me?