Dell Now Offering X3 for Purchase

[Jason Dunn]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productlisting.aspx?c=us&l=en&cs=19&category_id=5517' target='_blank'>http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/...ategory_id=5517</a><br /><br /></div>Dell.com is now selling the Dell Axim X3, so all the price points are finally confirmed. <a href="http://www1.ca.dell.com/content/products/compare.aspx/pda?c=ca&cs=CADHS1&l=en&s=dhs">Dell.ca is also carrying the X3 now</a>. If you live outside the US or Canada, I'm unsure as to how quickly Dell will roll out the X3 in your area. I was really expecting the intro level X3 to be at $199 or lower, but given that Dell is still actively selling the X5, it's easy to see where the X3 fits in their product line - the X5 is now the entry-level device.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/images/web/2003/dell-axim-x3.jpg" /> <br /><br /><b>$229 USD</b> - "300 MHz Axim X3 Handheld with 1-year Advanced Exchange Service Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PC, Intel XScale 300 MHz Processor, 32 MB RAM / 32 MB ROM, 240x320 Pixels, 65,536 Colors, 5 Oz. Dell Part #: 3001YR2 | Manufacturer Part #: 00001"<br /><br /><b>$329 USD</b> - "400 MHz Axim X3 Handheld with 1-year Advanced Exchange Service Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PC, Intel XScale 400 MHz Processor, 64 MB RAM / 64 MB ROM, 240x320 Pixels, 65,536 Colors, 5 Oz. Dell Part #: 4001YR2 | Manufacturer Part #: 00001"<br /><br /><b>$379 USD</b> - "400 MHz Axim X3 Handheld with Integrated 802.11b and 1-year Advanced Exchange Service Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PC, Intel XScale 400 MHz Processor, 64 MB RAM / 64 MB ROM, 240x320 Pixels, 65,536 Colors, 5 Oz. Dell Part #: 4001YR3 | Manufacturer Part #: 00001"<br /><br />You might be able to save a few bucks by using this coupon: EDE4FFA2CF35. And if you want to be really nice, <a href="http://www.aximsite.com/showarticle.php?s=a2e127797be71c062989148af42aba79&threadid=24918">order from these links and support AximSite</a>. I tried using Dell affiliate links once when the X5 came out, and not only was the entire process a pain to set up, their reporting system didn't show a single click or sale, which I know isn't correct. :roll: Not that I'm bitter or anything... :lol:

[powder2000]

I just don't see how they expect to sell many basics for that pricepoint, even the middle x3 seems high. I see many people sticking with hp with bluetooth.

[guinness]

Weak battery, the Aximsite review says that it only has a 950 mAh battery, with an 1800 mAh as an option.

At least the X3 is fast, it beats the 2215 by a fair margin in the overall SPB score, 1554 to 1146.

[Thinkingmandavid]

It doesnt include both wifi and bt, but to me that isnt a big deal. IF they did add the bt how much more would the price go up on it?
Yeah, I saw that to on the website when I couldnt sleep last night. The ppc manufacturers must realize that battery life is a duh for users. It doesnt matter if that user is a power user or not! That would be like saying onlypower users of cell phones will get more talk time, the rest get crap.

[mike6024]

It says the coupon is expired :(

[oldan]

It doesnt include both wifi and bt, but to me that isnt a big deal.

Back in the 1996/97 time frame I used to pine for a network connected device. When I almost bought an HP 1920 a friend of mine suggested that I wouldn't be happy with a non-connected version. He's right. I use the cable/cradle once... to set up the partnership. After that it's wireless networking, bluetooth, VPN and dialup!

If I didn't have those connection options, I'd be forever looking for a comfy place to unpack my laptop just to dock my pocket pc.

--Oldan

[PetiteFlower]

Now that's odd...when I looked on Dell's site this morning, about 8:30(eastern time), they had a 10% discount offered. Now it's gone. That sucks. Ah well I can't order it now anyway :)

[doogald]

I was just on Dell's site and it is showing a 10% discount for all 400 MHz X3 and X5 models. The discount expires Thursday, though.

[PetiteFlower]

Ah there it is. No discount on the basic version though? That's odd.

[hopeful797]

not sure its faster than 2215. that test, i believe, showed an out of whack graphics score which boosted it overall. another test at bargainpda.com (i think) showed a normal graphics score and much less impressive overall benchmark.

[Chris Leckness]

I agree. I ran those tests 4 times, but kept getting the same results(+/- 2-3%)... I would like to know what conditions and options were set for BargainPDA's review. I guess I will sit back and wait for Jason to get his to see which results are out of whack.

[Sheynk]

can someone explain why a BETTER model is x3 not 6 or 7??

:?:

[PetiteFlower]

Just think of it as the lower number indicating the smaller size....

[Sheynk]

i guess size does matter :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Thinkingmandavid]

size mattes and dont let anyone tell you differently!:)
it isnt to me that big of a deal. Ihave used the wi fi and like it, but I am not constantly having to. When I am at home I prefer to be on my laptop like right now, posting on the website and surfing. I like to havea lot of screen real estate so that is why forme it wasnt a big deal. If i had my choice i would buy the Fujitsu p1000 and use that as a good mobile device!:) for a pda, I wish I could afford the sonyerr...p800

[Chris Leckness]

not sure its faster than 2215. that test, i believe, showed an out of whack graphics score which boosted it overall. another test at bargainpda.com (i think) showed a normal graphics score and much less impressive overall benchmark.


I just noticed this....

This review and Aximsite's have a good bit of difference in numbers?
Why is this?

RE: Benchmarks? posted by: AdamaDBrown 10/16/2003 12:19:00 AM

Very good question. I retested the X3, and this time I got results more like what they did. I'm updating the review.