02-27-2003, 11:26 PM
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Editor Emeritus
Join Date: Sep 2006
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Dude, You Still Want a Dell?
http://www.dell.com/us/en/dhs/products/series_pda_snp.htm
If you've been holding out on plunking down your change to get one of the Dell Pocket PCs, the time may once again be right. As they've done in the past, Dell is offering great prices on their two Axim models. After a $50 mail-in rebate, the model with the 400 MHz processor and 64MB RAM is $299 and the 300 MHz/32 MB model is only $199.
Of course, you have to buy the device from the Dell Web site in order to get the rebate. Other terms include:
"Rebates are redeemable after purchase at regular price (before rebate price). Rebate offer valid with new Dell Axim X5 Handheld purchased by 3/19/03 11PM CT. Rebate coupon must be postmarked within 30 calendar days of your system ship date."
I know there have been plenty of reviews published about the Dell Axim, but just let me add my own 2 cents-worth: I've had one for a couple of weeks now and simply LOVE it. I've stuck a Bluetooth CF card in it, and it has effectively replaced my iPAQ 3850. This is a great Pocket PC at a great price.
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02-27-2003, 11:48 PM
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Thinker
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 426
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Re: Dude, You Still Want a Dell?
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Originally Posted by Brad Adrian
This is a great Pocket PC at a great price.
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I think that says it all, Brad. This is my seventh pda (2 palms, 4 PPC's and one HPC) in 3 1/2 years. I've been looking like crazy for something like this Dell. I am thrilled with it. Could I think of some improvements? Certainly. I can improve anything. But for the price, this PPC cannot be beat right now. It has moved the bar higher than ever before. I've convinced three close friends to buy one in the last week; I have never done that before.
Well done Dell...
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02-27-2003, 11:50 PM
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Swami
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 4,303
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Yup, I convinced a work colleague to buy one as well. 
They are NICE! (But need a flip cover :?)
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02-27-2003, 11:56 PM
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Theorist
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 278
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Only in the US, eh? Pity.
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02-27-2003, 11:58 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 48
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Originally Posted by Birdman
Only in the US, eh? Pity.
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Tell me about it, I'm waiting for something similar to happen in Canada. Hopefully we will have our day in the sun.
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02-28-2003, 12:42 AM
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Pontificator
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,466
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My only regret was that I didn't apply my 10% discount towards the USB cradle when I had a chance. Now I'm stuck purchasing one separately which is costing me $40. Oh well, live and learn. :splat:
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02-28-2003, 12:47 AM
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Magi
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,124
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Foo--check ebay, there are some cradles on there. Just better not outbid me!
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02-28-2003, 01:57 AM
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Pontificator
Join Date: Oct 2002
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Re: Dude, You Still Want a Dell?
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Originally Posted by MPSmith
But for the price, this PPC cannot be beat right now. It has moved the bar higher than ever before. I've convinced three close friends to buy one in the last week; I have never done that before.
Well done Dell...
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Well said MPSmith, well said indeed!
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02-28-2003, 04:23 AM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Aug 2005
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Re: Dude, You Still Want a Dell?
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Originally Posted by shawnc
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Originally Posted by MPSmith
But for the price, this PPC cannot be beat right now. It has moved the bar higher than ever before. I've convinced three close friends to buy one in the last week; I have never done that before.
Well done Dell...
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Well said MPSmith, well said indeed! |
I concur. I have talked 6 co-workers into getting Axims...almost all before I ordered my own.
Lest we end up sounding like a bunch of syncophants, I can make one complaint, more about Dell's not being able ot handle demand than anything about the Axim itself. But on the device itself, the only thing I can say it truly lacks is SDIO, but that is hardly a huge issue.
All I need now.....is Sprint to FINALLY come out with that Sony Ericssen Bluetooth phone...
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02-28-2003, 06:08 AM
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Pupil
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 23
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dell axim definitely great, perfect size, good design, I am even getting used to the dpad
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