09-01-2004, 03:00 PM
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Swami
Join Date: Feb 2004
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Dell X50 Details Emerge on FCC Website
Well, Duncan's struck gold on the FCC website again. This time he's panned out six Dell X50 documents. There are detailed Radio Frequency Test reports and various letters and declarations, though the External Photos, Internal Photos, Test Setup Photos and User Manual are all embargoed untill September the 24th 2004. Interesting date that. Not far away at all. :wink: The manager from High Tech Computer Corp actually mentions in a letter, why it is that we can access all this information before then:
"It is our understanding that all measurement test reports, FCC ID label format and correspondent during certification review process cannot be granted as confidential documents and those information will be available for public review once the grant of equipment authorization is issued."
Good old FCC.  The documentation tells us that two versions of the X50 were tested, one with Bluetooth and one with both Bluetooth and WiFi. We posted about the recent X50 rumours, which suggest that the WiFi type is actually 802.11g. Hmmm, we'll see about that. The other rumoured specs include a 3.7-inch VGA screen, a 624MHz processor, 128MB RAM, 64MB ROM, a removable battery, a CompactFlash and SD card slot and of course Bluetooth. If it's true, then it all looks very impressive. My Trusty Dell X5 has served me well over the years and this looks like it will be a worthy successor. Duncan's not actually updated his very useful VGA device comparison chart to include the X50, but I'm sure it will happen soon. :wink: Mmmmmmmm, VGA! :drool:
Update: Ed from Brighthand has obtained a picture of the front of the unit without the case, as well as a picture of the back of the unit. The shape looks to be different from the X5 or X30. Another details is it looks like there will be three different models, as Jason mentioned. Oh and Duncan's updated his handy chart with the known x50 details. :way to go:
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09-01-2004, 03:11 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Mar 2004
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VGA, Bluetooth, AND 802.11g???
If it doesn't have a camera you can book me a flight to Austin right now.... Dude, I'll be gettin a Dell ASAP.
Heck, I might get one even if it *does* have a blasted camera!!
D.
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09-01-2004, 03:25 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Aug 2004
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Originally Posted by DMY
VGA, Bluetooth, AND 802.11g???
If it doesn't have a camera you can book me a flight to Austin right now.... Dude, I'll be gettin a Dell ASAP.
Heck, I might get one even if it *does* have a blasted camera!!
D.
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Don't forget me
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09-01-2004, 03:27 PM
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Swami
Join Date: Feb 2004
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Originally Posted by DMY
VGA, Bluetooth, AND 802.11g???
If it doesn't have a camera you can book me a flight to Austin right now.... Dude, I'll be gettin a Dell ASAP.
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Well none of the rumours mention a camera, which is a good sign.
Lets hope. Those specs are Very tempting. Lets hope that Dell offer their traditional value.........
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09-01-2004, 03:48 PM
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Thinker
Join Date: Mar 2004
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I have tear in my eyes.
Please let this be true. Please let this be true.
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09-01-2004, 03:48 PM
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Developer & Designer, News Editor Emeritus
Join Date: Aug 2006
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At least (I think) it will be a couple hundred dollars cheaper than a similar device offered by HP. The hx4700 is a blowout in cost, isn't it?
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09-01-2004, 04:15 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Sep 2004
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Anyone know the physical size of the unit? I just ordered a Loox 720, but will happily await the Dell if the dimensions are the same or smaller (doubtful).
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09-01-2004, 04:15 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Nov 2006
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Images of the Axim X50 I dug out of the FCC filing don't show it with its casing on, but there definitely isn't a camera anywhere.
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09-01-2004, 04:49 PM
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Theorist
Join Date: Aug 2006
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I'm glad I held off on getting th X30 now. I almost bought one last week before the sale ended.
Shall we start guessing a price? Closest guess wins....well...bragging rights.
I'm putting my guess in at $399. Breaking $400 would be a first time for a dell PPC, right?
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09-01-2004, 04:49 PM
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Pontificator
Join Date: Jul 2003
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It isn't 802.11g I'm afraid.
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Duncan's not actually updated his very useful VGA device comparison chart to include the X50, but I'm sure it will happen soon.
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There are some more specs known now - I've just uploaded an updated VGA comparison chart....
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