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Jason Dunn
10-10-2002, 07:01 AM
<a href="http://www.bargainpda.com/default.asp?newsID=896">http://www.bargainpda.com/default.asp?newsID=896</a><br /><br />We dropped the ball and should have posted on this sooner, but if you haven't already seen the infamous Dell PowerPoint slide decks from PDAFrance (they've since been pulled at Dell's request), go check out this article on BargainPDA.com.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/images/dellslideshow.gif" /><br /><br />Just for the record, here's the important points:<br /><br />• 6.5 Ounces<br />• 4.10" x 3.5" x .7"<br />• 240 x 320 pixels <br />• 64MB on board RAM<br />• CF and SD slots<br />• MP3 player, speaker and stereo jack outputs<br />• 1440 mAH Lithium Ion battery (3400 mAH optional)<br />• USB Cradle<br />• Jog dial<br />• Silver body with ruberized edges

normaldude
10-10-2002, 08:15 AM
The Powerpoint slide says: 5.1" x 3.2" x 0.7"

NOT: 4.10" x 3.5" x .7"

Sslixtis
10-10-2002, 09:28 AM
Hey normaldude, The Pocket Solution is going to have Flip covers available Oct. 15th for most PPCs :D http://www.thepocketsolution.com/buynow.htm

And as far as the Dell specs go, that's the PDA i've been looking for! My iPaq 3950 is nice an all but the sleeve thing is annoying. :evil: Who cares if it is .6" thick if you have to have a great hulking sleeve on it to get a little extra power and a CF slot? If the Dell truly has a Transflective screen then I'll have one as soon as they come out!

WillyG
10-10-2002, 09:31 AM
• 1440 mAH Lithium Ion battery (3400 mAH optional)


Im glad they implement a serious battery in it.
Taking "shortcuts" like Toshiba does with their 1000mAh batteries in their E310 and 740 models doesnt excactly maximize the user experience :o

This will fit right in with other popular models like the iPAQ3970 (1400 mAh) and LOOX 600 (1520 mAh)

normaldude
10-10-2002, 09:46 AM
Hey normaldude, The Pocket Solution is going to have Flip covers available Oct. 15th for most PPCs

Dude, I've been following Miked's project for several months now. I seriously thought we would have them in hand back in June. I literally visited his website several times a day over the course of several months. I was going insane. It was always "2 weeks away".

I finally gave up and attached a ParallelDesign clear flip cover to my Toshiba e310. You can read what I did here:

http://discussion.brighthand.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=61530

Sslixtis
10-10-2002, 10:22 AM
Very cool. Unfortunately, I have that idiotic sleeve thing by Compaq. Which to tie this back into the thread is why...I'm getting a Dell.

The only reason I bought the iPaq 3950 was that I had such a great experience with HP tech support for the Jornada, they cross shipped 6 Jornada 568s because of dust without a single problem or question. I bought the iPaq 3950 and it had 2 burnt out pixels right out of the box! Not something I expect from a $649 PDA! I called their support and they sent me a box, I shipped my baby back to them and they looked at it put it back in the box and said that the burnt out pixels didn't merit replacement and shiped it right back to me with no explanation or anything, I called and asked why they didn't fix it and was told that the tech at the shop has the final say. I wrote to their customer satisfaction department and was ignored. The New HP can kiss my A**.

Now, I'm getting a Dell! If that little conversion for a flip cover works for the Dell or The Pocket Solution actually makes one and sells it :wink:
I'll be set. And with the 3400mAh Extended Battery, WOW.

Pony99CA
10-10-2002, 12:22 PM
We dropped the ball and should have posted on this sooner, but if you haven't already seen the infamous Dell PowerPoint slide decks from PDAFrance (they've since been pulled at Dell's request), go check out this article on BargainPDA.com.

http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/images/dellslideshow.gif

Just for the record, here's the important points:

• 6.5 Ounces
• 4.10" x 3.5" x .7"
• 240 x 320 pixels
• 64MB on board RAM
• CF and SD slots
• MP3 player, speaker and stereo jack outputs
• 1440 mAH Lithium Ion battery (3400 mAH optional)
• USB Cradle
• Jog dial
• Silver body with ruberized edges

One thing that wasn't mentioned was that these specs were for the $299 model. The $199 model will apparently only have 32 MB RAM (which seems reasonable to me).

Also, the ROM is 48 MB for the $299 model and 32 MB for the $199 model.

Finally, in a move gamers won't like, the directional pad is "five-way". That implies it won't support diagonals.

Steve

ECOslin
10-10-2002, 12:28 PM
Hmm, Pocket PC 2002 Premium.

Special, unleaded, regular, diesel.

The physical design doesn't sound much different from my Maestro except for battery and processor. 5 way nav button :( .

I'm not much for streamline shapes, though. I like block shapes. I like survivable when dropped, too.

The prices that have been thrown around sound great.

Edward

Jonathon Watkins
10-10-2002, 12:36 PM
Hmm, Pocket PC 2002 Premium.

It's about time for a refresh isn't it!

Ed Hansberry
10-10-2002, 01:36 PM
Hmm, Pocket PC 2002 Premium.

It's about time for a refresh isn't it!
You all have Pocket PC 2002 Premium. AFAIK, the only other version is Pocket PC 2002 Professional which is missing things like Reader or Windows media Player, primarily for rugged and industrial devices from Symbol or Intermec.

davidbaldauff
10-10-2002, 01:52 PM
This is at least the second device (probably more) that will have 48meg of ROM. I speculate that this is needed for Pocket PC 2003 full upgradeability. This is purely speculation of course, but given that 2003 is going to release within 5 months, it seems logical that the 48Meg ROM is necessary for the full upgrade path...

Ed Hansberry
10-10-2002, 02:03 PM
This is at least the second device (probably more) that will have 48meg of ROM. I speculate that this is needed for Pocket PC 2003 full upgradeability. This is purely speculation of course, but given that 2003 is going to release within 5 months, it seems logical that the 48Meg ROM is necessary for the full upgrade path...
1. Where did you hear PPC 2003 ships in 5 months?
2. PPC 2002 requires 22MB. I find it hard to believe PPC 200x would double that requirement. I'd bet the OEMs are just giving us extra FlashROm storage. The extra 16MB is nearly free at todays prices. I could be wrong though.

PhatCohiba
10-10-2002, 02:16 PM
Today 10% off all PDA's and accessories.
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/

Yesterday it was 15%.

That would make a $299 ppc $254??!! Talk about Friggin hot :twisted: :microwave: :twisted:

They probably won't discount the new stuff right away, but I'd be supprised if dell doesn't do something like this eventually...

Who's Getting a Dell now.... :-)

heyday
10-10-2002, 03:05 PM
This will be a sweet unit if the specks are right.... Transflective Sreen..is that what it said.

May be time to ditch the Maestro....

heyday

szamot
10-10-2002, 04:33 PM
I got to say this thing looks like it has been chiseled out by an ax not drawn by a product designer which makes it uglier than sin...but like it is with any sin you just can't get enough of it..I certainly can't wait to lay my hands on it, over and over and over. Father I coming...

Sslixtis
10-10-2002, 08:47 PM
Ed Hansberry1. Where did you hear PPC 2003 ships in 5 months?
2. PPC 2002 requires 22MB. I find it hard to believe PPC 200x would double that requirement. I'd bet the OEMs are just giving us extra FlashROm storage. The extra 16MB is nearly free at todays prices. I could be wrong though.

Well actually, I heard it in the Dell does $199.00 Pocket PC! Forum, in the post right before your big red font Dell Ad post :wink:

JonnoBMicrosoft told me today (at MEC 2002) that EUU3 for 2002 is released to manufacturers and we should see it soon. The PPC 2003 OS based on .Net will ship Q1CY03 to manufacturers and then be in devices shortly thereafter. It will still fit in 24MB ROM. I have no other details.

Cheers!

Timothy Rapson
10-11-2002, 01:31 AM
The PPC 2003 OS based on .Net will ship Q1CY03 to manufacturers and then be in devices shortly thereafter. It will still fit in 24MB ROM. I have no other details.

Oops, misunderstanding. I think that original post meant that it would fit in the same 24 meg PPC now fits in. That is, it replaces that original PPC 2002 ROM image with another one, not adds 24 more meg.

Sslixtis
10-11-2002, 08:40 AM
Agreed, for the ROM required to double would imply that MS was going to drastically overhaul the whole OS, and somehow I just don't see it happening. :wink: I'll just be happy if they get off their lazy backsides and make an Xscale optimized OS before we move to the next generation ARM core!