11-08-2002, 03:30 PM
|
|
Contributing Editor Emeritus
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,228
|
|
CNET First Take on Dell Axim X5
http://computers.cnet.com/hardware/0-2709830-404-20636982.html?tag=ldgif
Don't worry that the price of the new Axim Pocket PCs will mean they skimp on features. "The Axims are indeed packed. The two PDAs differ in processor speed and storage capacity but are virtually identical in all other respects. As noted, they come in 400MHz and 300MHz varieties; the $349 high-end model has 48MB of ROM and 64MB of RAM, while the step-down $249 unit sports 32MB of both RAM and ROM. Again, Dell is offering a $50 rebate on both models at launch."
This review gives a pretty good overview of what to expect from the Axim. The only thing I expect is huge sales figures. :wink: Source: Sprinklerhead.com
|
| |
|
|
|
11-08-2002, 03:38 PM
|
|
Intellectual
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 217
|
|
I wonder what the use is to have 48mb ROM if the OS only takes up less than 32?
Could it all be for a SafeStore in ROM or is Dell aware of a coming upgrade that will require more ROM space??
|
| |
|
|
|
11-08-2002, 03:56 PM
|
|
Ponderer
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 61
|
|
That thought has been brought up before...but why would only Dell have the extended ROM and not any of the other new ones?
I read on another posting that this model is actually geared towards corporate uses. Perhaps it's really a demand from corporate users? Extra space for enhanced security capabilities? Company-specific software?
__________________
JornadaJ: Sharp Wizard/Palm V/Palm Vx/Palm IIIc/Jornada 548/Jornada 568/hp 2200/Treo 700wx/Samsung Omnia
|
| |
|
|
|
11-08-2002, 04:16 PM
|
|
Contributing Editor Emeritus
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,228
|
|
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by JornadaJ
That thought has been brought up before...but why would only Dell have the extended ROM and not any of the other new ones?
|
The iPAQ 3900 has a 48MB ROM.
|
| |
|
|
|
11-08-2002, 04:21 PM
|
|
Ponderer
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 61
|
|
Hmmmm...maybe the rumor does hold water, then....
__________________
JornadaJ: Sharp Wizard/Palm V/Palm Vx/Palm IIIc/Jornada 548/Jornada 568/hp 2200/Treo 700wx/Samsung Omnia
|
| |
|
|
|
11-08-2002, 04:25 PM
|
|
Intellectual
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 254
|
|
Im still having a hard time trying to deside if i like the Axim or not. Im not thinking of the features (Dell has done its homework there), its the design.
First time i saw Palms "Oslo" (Now TungstenT) i thought it was downright ugly, now im not so sure anymore. But i dont want one... newbie OS. Been there done that, its way to limited for my "needs".
Back to Dell Axim, i dont think its ugly, but it aint "sexy" either (PDA's will never be sexy, but some come close :wink But as someone pointed out in another thread, we dont buy PDA's because they look nice, do we?
__________________
In times of change, its the learners who will inherit the earth, while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to handle a world that no longer exist.
|
| |
|
|
|
11-08-2002, 04:34 PM
|
|
Thinker
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 469
|
|
Palm users are ignorant
This review is flooded by idiot palm user comments, go and post your positive thoughts on ppc. There's nothing worse than reading over and over how there are so many third party app's for palm os. This may be true, but what app's really are these people using that ppc doesn't have? If all you want is an organizer than get a palm, but don't comment in forums about all the third party app's when all you really wanted was an organizer :roll: .
|
| |
|
|
|
11-08-2002, 04:42 PM
|
|
Intellectual
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 168
|
|
For me, it's generally price, functionality then style.
The Audiovox Maestro with it's $299 price point was what switched me over from my Visor. The Axim seems to have great functionality. We'll see what accessories actually surface. Styling could've been better but without a doubt, it is a good deal.
|
| |
|
|
|
11-08-2002, 04:45 PM
|
|
Ponderer
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 61
|
|
I admit, it doesn't *look* very pretty, but who knows? It may fit and feel perfect. There's at least a nod to ergonomics with the tapered end. I'll reserve total judgement until I'm actually holding one.
__________________
JornadaJ: Sharp Wizard/Palm V/Palm Vx/Palm IIIc/Jornada 548/Jornada 568/hp 2200/Treo 700wx/Samsung Omnia
|
| |
|
|
|
11-08-2002, 04:47 PM
|
|
Intellectual
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 155
|
|
Re: Palm users are ignorant
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by powder2000
This review is flooded by idiot palm user comments, go and post your positive thoughts on ppc.
|
I must say that I found it funny when I read under the User recommendations that 56% Recommend, 44% Don't recommend (from 53 users).
This device hasn't even hit the market, and already 44% of the 53 commentors are telling you not to buy.
Funny.
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Linear Mode
