11-24-2002, 02:14 AM
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Comdex-Goers Size Up Budget PDAs
This article is a basic run-down of what PDAs were released at Comdex, what they offer, etc. Nothing ground-breaking for any regular Thoughts reader, but there's one small paragraph that made my ears perk up:
"The X5 is but the first in a series of planned Axims, Dell executives say. Early in 2003, the company plans to launch a thin and lightweight Axim, the X3, and a wireless-enabled version, the X7."
Now we can put a name to the next-gen Dell devices before the current ones are even shipping. Don't you just love this industry? :way to go:
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11-24-2002, 02:54 AM
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I am starting to feel like insecure in getting any "new" device knowing that the moment I got it, I'd want a "newer" one that's sure to come much sooner than you think... :roll:
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11-24-2002, 03:28 AM
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Yeah, you have to wonder about the Dell 'executives' decision to make that announcement public. Why would they try to cut into their own sales of the X5? Then again, if they truly do make each device after it is ordered, then they're really not hurting themselves - just the other PocketPC manufacturers. Hmm ...
Having followed the tech industry for many years, I realize that you can never have the "best" electronic device. You just have to suck it up and dive in and be happy with your purchase. There will always be something better right around the corner - you just have to think of that as a positive.
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11-24-2002, 03:35 AM
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I believe that Dell would be able to make a lightweight and moderately-sized PPC. I really hope they will, too.
I hope that they will also use different designers to shape the new device. Even thought X5 would've been the smallest PDA out there, it would've still looked the bulkiest, just because its weird design. :?
If they are planning to the same $200 category, there really would be great market share for a thin / lightweight PPC device with one expansion slot and removable battery.
/jizmo
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11-24-2002, 04:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Xyress
Yeah, you have to wonder about the Dell 'executives' decision to make that announcement public. Why would they try to cut into their own sales of the X5? Then again, if they truly do make each device after it is ordered, then they're really not hurting themselves - just the other PocketPC manufacturers. Hmm ...
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I wouldn't worry about this. Dell is a strong believer in having a vast product line. Their strategy has generally paid off in the past...
--bdj
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11-24-2002, 04:18 AM
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Now this is what I'm talking about!
Let's see what the Axim X7 and Toshiba's e750 will bring to the table.
Personally, my next device needs to have dual slots, a 4" screen, built-in WiFi, and running on the PPC phone edition wouldn't hurt either...
Is that hoping for too much?
Oh, let's not forget super high mah li-poly battery :P
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11-24-2002, 05:07 AM
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and lightweight dell, apply to more lightweight price? :lol:
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11-24-2002, 05:30 AM
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Originally Posted by vincentsiaw
and lightweight dell, apply to more lightweight price? :lol:
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Dell announced they want to see a $150 US device happen sometime in 2003 - my bet is the X3 is that device. I wonder what features they'll sacrifice to get that?
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11-24-2002, 05:33 AM
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eeeeexcellent... and I thought the e750 was going to be the only integrated Wifi + CF + SD Pocket PC for the next little while.... so there's one more option for me (the X7) 
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11-24-2002, 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Jason Dunn
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Originally Posted by vincentsiaw
and lightweight dell, apply to more lightweight price? :lol:
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Dell announced they want to see a $150 US device happen sometime in 2003 - my bet is the X3 is that device. I wonder what features they'll sacrifice to get that? |
My first guess would be at least SD slot only, likely non-SDIO. However, dual slot could become more ubiquious and SDIO may become standard. Who knows?
-Jason
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