11-28-2002, 09:53 PM
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Dell Axim vs. Toshiba e335
Looking for my first PDA. I can't decide between getting a Toshiba e335 from my local store NOW, or ordering a Dell Axim (400mhz version) online. They will both cost me the same (~$299.99) after rebates. I know the e335 is 100mhz slower and lacks the CF slot, but is it really worth ordering the Axim online and WAITING for it? How do the screens compare - for those of you that have seen the Axim? Other factors? Thanks for your input.
-Tarak Upadhyaya
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11-28-2002, 10:06 PM
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Sage
Join Date: Feb 2002
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Re: Dell Axim vs. Toshiba e335
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Originally Posted by solus
Looking for my first PDA. I can't decide between getting a Toshiba e335 from my local store NOW, or ordering a Dell Axim (400mhz version) online. They will both cost me the same (~$299.99) after rebates. I know the e335 is 100mhz slower and lacks the CF slot, but is it really worth ordering the Axim online and WAITING for it? How do the screens compare - for those of you that have seen the Axim? Other factors? Thanks for your input.
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Well, here's my take on it. The 100mhz doesn't seem to make that much of a difference from what I've seen (I've seen it make no difference at all in everything but benchmarks). That said...
The Axim has...
- Better Screen
- CF Slot (which is important because CF Memory and Peripherals are still quite a bit cheaper than SD)
The e330 has...
- Thinner Formfactor
Those facts in mind the wait issue might be a serious one for you. You're looking at, at very best, a 2 to 3 week wait for an Axim right now.
But here's where it really gets tricky. The iPaq 1910 has a smaller form factor than the e330 and a better screen than the Axim so you might want to wait for that (supposed to be out before the end of the year).
You picked a really complicated time to make your choice... 8O |
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11-28-2002, 10:17 PM
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From what I know, the iPaq 1910 has a 200Mhz CPU, 64mb, SD only. According to HP's website, its going to be released mid-December. Oof, so many choices. All the same price.
Toshiba e335:
-nice size
-300Mhz
-64mb
-original price: $399; after rebates $349; After-Thanksgiving day sale - $299 :wink:
Dell Axim X5
-a bit bulky...
-400Mhz
-64mb
-better screen than e335
-original price: $349; after rebates $299.
iPaq 1910
-smallest/best form factor
-200Mhz :?
-64mb
-better screen than both e335 and X5
-original price: $299
I'm too analytical to make these kind of decisions. 8O
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11-28-2002, 10:37 PM
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Well, you seem to have it pretty much down, the only advice I could really give you is to not put that much weight into the speed of the processor. I've used a 206mhz Strongarm, 200mhz Xscale and 400mhz xscale all together (the iPaq 3850, 1910, and 5450) and in my couple of minutes of speed testing I noticed no difference whatsoever (heh heh teach that HP rep to turn his back on me!)
Plus, if you look at the benchmarks in this Viewsonic V35 review, they numbers are all over the scale.
Oh and as for the Axim's bulkyness...I go two ways on this. To me, the device itself is not bulky at all it's very comfortable in my hand (it's essentially the size of a standard iPaq). That said they ship it with a really bulky case and since there are no after market cases just yet the net effect is a lot of bulk in your pocket. |
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11-28-2002, 11:28 PM
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Ok. Yah, those benchmarks are all over the place. I think I'm going to take the iPaq 1910 off my list...
As for the screen differences in the Axim and e335...what kind of differences merit calling Axim's screen "better"? Brighter, dot pitch, clearer...? inside vs outside..? And what effect could this "better" screen have on battery life. I'm guessing it would make battery life shorter, but substantially shorter?
Maybe if I give some info on how I'm going to use this pda: the norms; calander, contacts, tasks, etc.. keeping track of school assignments. as for entertainment: music, games and picture viewing - video playback (400mhz vs. 300mhz might make diff here, no? according to benchmarks). Wait...thats all you can do with PDA's.....that doesn't help does it? 8O <-(me likes this emoticon)
..What exactly is the advantage of CF slots? Cheaper memory...thats it? Other expansions available for CF slots?..might give me insight into whether I'll ever use a CF slot.
Sorry for all the questions. I've done reserach for a few weeks and I've finally narrowed it down. This is really bugging me. I don't want to regret my purchase.
-Tarak Upadhyaya
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11-29-2002, 01:16 AM
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Pupil
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I'd like to add one point in the e335's favour ... the e330/e335 have USB Host support. Only in the last week or so, Toshiba has made the USB Host cable available. You can find it on shoptoshiba.com.
I don't know about drivers etc for the USB port but I think having USB Host capability makes the e335 very versatile. You can connect virtually any device today, be it a USB memory key, digital camera, scanner, printer, or even a keyboard/mouse to an e330/e335 via USB. I just hope the driver support is there ...
Anyway, just another thing to consider beyond the typical PDA spec. My Axim was delivered today but I wasn't home to receive it, so I'll have to pick it up tomorrow morning ...
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11-29-2002, 01:33 AM
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I don't know about drivers etc for the USB port but I think having USB Host capability makes the e335 very versatile. You can connect virtually any device today, be it a USB memory key, digital camera, scanner, printer, or even a keyboard/mouse to an e330/e335 via USB. I just hope the driver support is there ...
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I Highly doubt this. Same misunderstanding that's been rampant for ages I'd imagine.
And Solus, don't forget there's also the $199 Dell to consider. Quite the price difference to the V35. Personally I think the 100mhz may infact make a difference awhile down the line. If you've got the extra cash, it's well worth it for a 400mhz. For now though, they'll be pretty close. As for CF slots... You've never heard of all the CF based add-ons? There's just about anything you can imagine. With a CF slot and a SD slot, you can use an add on like say, Bluetooth, and still have a mem card in the SD. |
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11-29-2002, 01:49 AM
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Oh and as for the Axim's bulkyness...I go two ways on this. To me, the device itself is not bulky at all it's very comfortable in my hand (it's essentially the size of a standard iPaq). That said they ship it with a really bulky case and since there are no after market cases just yet the net effect is a lot of bulk in your pocket.
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hey tom! share with us some of your inputs on the axim...re: performance, looks, etc..  |
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11-29-2002, 03:49 AM
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I have heard of CF slot expansions, but I was curious if there was anything beyond bluetooth and additional memory that CF can provide.
If anyone has already recieved their Axim, please fill me (and others) in on how it preforms, and looks - the display, the form factor, etc.
Still a bit unsure...
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11-29-2002, 04:36 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2002
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CF is still THE expansion choice for PDA.
-memory is about 1/3 cheaper than SD, second cheapest. It also max out 3GB instead of 512MB.
-things like WiFi !, GPS, video out for presentation, various other ports are only available on CF.
-similar thing on SD are cheaper on SD (eg. SDBT ~$130 vs CFBT $99)
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