01-02-2003, 10:00 PM
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Axim Rated as "Best" on CNET Handheld Post-Holiday Shopping List
Didn't get exactly what you wanted for Christmas? Have a friend with a brand new M130 as a present from his girlfriend that he is embarrassed to pull out and use while you are in the room? Take that stuff back and get your money. Then head over to Dell's site and order the 400MHz Axim!
"This impressive handheld offers more features for less than the competition."
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01-02-2003, 10:50 PM
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Pupil
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Does anyone have any additional info on the new models that are supposedly due this quarter...the X3 (thin and light) and X7 (wireless)? Specifically, when will they be announced, and when will they be available?
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01-02-2003, 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by oturn
Does anyone have any additional info on the new models that are supposedly due this quarter...the X3 (thin and light) and X7 (wireless)? Specifically, when will they be announced, and when will they be available?
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CES is next week. There could be an announcement there since Dell does have a booth at the show, but don't count on it. I would say this spring would be the most likely time for new product roll-outs.
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01-02-2003, 11:10 PM
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I still love my 1910 over the Dell  I have gotten more head turns with my 1910 than any PDA I have owned before!
Sometimes size DOES matter :wink:
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01-02-2003, 11:15 PM
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Intellectual
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How much advertising does Dell do on CNET?
Right.
Of course, there's no mention of the iPAQ 1910 or V35, both of which are equally as signficant as the Axim.
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01-02-2003, 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by jeasher
How much advertising does Dell do on CNET?
Right.
Of course, there's no mention of the iPAQ 1910 or V35, both of which are equally as signficant as the Axim.
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In terms of specs, the $299 Axim bests the V35 and 1910 with 64MB of usable RAM, 48MB NOR FlashROM and a compact flash slot. I've seen HP and ViewSonic ads on CNET too. I am not saying it is better than the 1910/V35, but it sure is a heck of a lot of bang for the buck.
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01-02-2003, 11:19 PM
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Why did CNET name the Sony T615c as best "bargain"? It was discontinued months ago. You can't buy them anywhere now. The SJ20 would be my choice...or SL10 perhaps. Even the Axim 300mhz makes a better bargain. :?
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01-02-2003, 11:26 PM
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Pupil
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IMO, the X5 is more of a comparison to the 3800 series from Compaq. Now when Dell releases something with a smaller footprint than the X5, then it can be compaired to the 1910.
HP will then have some serious issues to deal with esp if Dell comes in lower than the current $299 for the 1910.
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01-02-2003, 11:28 PM
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Intellectual
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Originally Posted by jeasher
How much advertising does Dell do on CNET?
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Apparently not as much as Palm, since I had a huge Tungsten ad down the right-hand side of the Dell Axim review.
-Jim
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01-03-2003, 12:05 AM
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Intellectual
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I agree. The comparison between the Dell Axim X5 and the HP iPAQ 1910 only makes sense when you are comparing price. Sure, the HP iPAQ 1910 is smaller, but where are you going to fit the CF slot? If HP had included a CF slot, more memory, and a cradle, I would have gone with that, even if it was an extra $100. 8O
All in all, I can't argue with the form factor for the HP iPAQ 1910. For me though, I'm going with the Dell. I'm a bang-for-the-buck kinda guy. Plus I actually like the way the Dell feels in my hand. 8)
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