Dell Axim X5 PDA

Dell Axim X5 PDA

User Rating: Dell Axim X5 PDA (41 reviews)
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Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 5 star(s) This is your option. Don´t look further.

, Jul. 28, 2003
Comments:
This is your option. Don´t look further. I highly recommend it to my friends

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Pros: Everything: Screen, Size, Weight, Speed, Software, Prize.
Cons: Cannot find any.
Has Owned Product: 2 months
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 5 star(s) it is not all about size!

, Jul. 23, 2003
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I've just got this dell axim x5 entry... and I've been absolutely thrilled with it! In fact I will recommend it to everyone I know... I did have a palm pilot... then bought a palm zire 71... and returned it! You see, although this doesn't have a digital

QuickTake:

Pros: speed, memory, style, value for money!
Cons: mmm.... still thinking...
Has Owned Product: 2 days
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Pretty good mixed bag

, Jul. 19, 2003
Comments:
In most ways, certainly an improvement over my Cassiopeia EM-500 that recently bit the dust. Nice that I can use both my 128MB CF card AND my 128MB SD/MMC card at the same time. The reflective display that the Axims and most other Pocket PCs have is a h

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Pros: Price, PocketPC 2003 OS, design & construction details
Cons: no contrast adj., Money 2003 incompat., price
Has Owned Product: 1 day
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 5 star(s) Great Product

, Jul. 18, 2003
Comments:
I had an old HP Jonada and wanted to upgrade, after investigating the market the Axim sedemed too good to be true, but it is not! It is a good tool allowing you to work effectively out of the office without carrying a laptop. It is also a robust piece of

QuickTake:

Pros: Easy to use, fast and efficient
Cons: Delivery time
Has Owned Product: 5 months
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 5 star(s) Superior Value and Product

, Jul. 12, 2003
Comments:
This Axim is the best value PDA to date. The features and performance that are received are better than any other on the market. Take the cost and you will save way more than enought to buy any extras needed. How could anyone choose to buy anything dif

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Pros: Value, Performance, Design, Functionality, 2 Slots
Cons: None
Has Owned Product: 1 week
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 5 star(s) Excellent Product for an Excellent Price

, Jul. 8, 2003
Comments:
The Dell Axim is incredibly cheap for what you get. It has PocketPC (2003, now) operating system, enabling you to use Windows based applications and play MP3's. It also has a built in microphone for recording notes and speaker (which isn't great, but the

QuickTake:

Pros: Play's MP3's, affordable price, SD & CF slots, Great screen
Cons: A little bit bigger than others, but fits easier into hand
Has Owned Product: 2 weeks
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Dam Good PDA Y PAY $300+

, Jun. 25, 2003
Comments:
The axim is pretty good for what it can do. Me comming from a LG phonem might not say a lot but i have been in the PDA world for a while now. & all i can say is this: u can just about change this to a Linux based PDA. It is so Configurable (sofware wise)

QuickTake:

Pros: PDA give you all of-(well 90%) of the Big $$$ PDA's options
Cons: It's a bit slow transfer rate, a bit Quarky on the bright op
Has Owned Product: 5 weeks
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 5 star(s) Dell rules

, Jun. 17, 2003
Comments:
This is my first PDA so I really can't make any comparisions. I will however, say that I am more than pleased with my purchase. The pocket pc software is familiar and the switchbar makes it very simple to move between and exit applications. Syncronization

QuickTake:

Pros: Great color, easy to use, and lots of options.
Cons: With case, a little large for the average pocket.
Has Owned Product: 2 weeks
Bizrate User Review.

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, Jun. 3, 2003
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Has Owned Product: 3 days
Bizrate User Review.

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, May. 27, 2003
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Has Owned Product: 3 months
Bizrate User Review.

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, May. 27, 2003
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Has Owned Product: 5 days
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Ferrari design, Dell quality

, May. 17, 2003
Comments:
This PDA is well worth the wait. Dell's first foray into the PDA arena is solid. The battery seems to last pretty long and the screen quality is fantastic.

QuickTake:

Pros: Very slick design
Cons: A little expensive
Has Owned Product: 10 days
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 5 star(s) a great product at a great price

, May. 11, 2003
Comments:
I got my reconditioned for $199. No problems (not lockups like the other guy said). It's not too big for me, it is fast, it plays music, it plays any game I could ever want to play that's available for pda, and it is really inexpensive. Buy it! It's g

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Pros: great display, good battery life, 2 expansion slots
Cons: poor manual
Has Owned Product: 1 week
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 5 star(s) Can't beat the Dell AXIM

, May. 9, 2003
Comments:
The Dell AXIM is a great tool. I travel three days a week and don't need to carry a laptop anymore. I can download and respond to e-mail, run my calendar, and access critical contact information at any time. Battery life is good, ease of use is high, s

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Pros: Best value for the money of all Pocket PC PDAs.
Cons: none - this is as good as an IPAQ for $200 less.
Has Owned Product: 6 weeks
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 5 star(s) Excellent Choice for the Person who needs Versatility

, Apr. 18, 2003
Comments:
Palm OS has no comparison to the speed and versatility. The Axim works very well with both CF and SD cards installed. I am able to project Power Point, Excel, Access & Photos directly to USB capable projectors, leaving my lap top at home when I go to nati

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Pros: Speed, Color Resolution & Versatility of CF AND SD slots
Cons: Slow with 3 or more programs open; ActiveSync & Backup slow
Has Owned Product: 10 weeks
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 5 star(s) A Best Buy

, Apr. 10, 2003
Comments:
I would buy one for each of my friends if I could. It can do just about anything you would want a pocket PC to do,from data to music. Still looking for software programs to enhance even more.

QuickTake:

Pros: You cant beat the price. I'm glad I bought the Dell Axim.
Cons: Had to wait 40Min for support, but received help needed.
Has Owned Product: 3 weeks
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 5 star(s) Great buy for the price

, Mar. 14, 2003
Comments:
Purchased through Dell website and product was delivered in four days with everything I needed to take advantage of the fifty dollar rebate. I bought it primarily to keep track of my schedule and to consolidate my contacts/business card collection and fi

QuickTake:

Pros: Very easy to use-notes transcriber an excellant feature
Cons: Wish it were smaller
Has Owned Product: 2 weeks
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 5 star(s) Returned the Palm 550....Definitely prefer Dell Axim 5

, Jan. 27, 2003
Comments:
This product has great color and and adjustable brightness. It also has long battery life. It is just like using a PC with Word, Exel, Outlook, Solitare and drop down menus. Unlike the Palm, you don't have to learn how to write freehand characters/graf

QuickTake:

Pros: Don't have to use special grafitti for free hand recognition
Cons: none
Has Owned Product: 1 month
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 2 star(s) How can you go wrong with Dell? Let me tell you!

, Jan. 26, 2003
Comments:
Great price on this robust handheld, but when factoring in the major flaw of the operating system locking upconstantly, it renders the X5 a POOR VALUE. In attemting to resolve the problem, Dell's Tech support could do nothing but say that Microsoft and D

QuickTake:

Pros: Good price; clear display; but value is poor due to software
Cons: Software glitch; weight; poor customer support
Has Owned Product: 2 months
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 5 star(s) Dude I am gettn a Dell???

, Jan. 26, 2003
Comments:
Way- I never would a thought I'd buy Dell but then again I cant build a PDA. I am a big stickler when it comes to specs and this really out does anyone else out there you can get the Axim with a # of processor speeds memory sizes and ROM sizes and the one

QuickTake:

Pros: Compared it with the Compaq i 3975 & still $220 cheaper
Cons: oh I can't play Need 4 Speed Hot pursuit 2? Really none
Has Owned Product: 4 days
mobiletechreview.com Professional Review.

Dell Axim X5 Pocket PC, PDA Reviews by Mobile Tech Review

Comments:
Suddenly the Pocket PC marketplace is all about choice! This is great for consumers: we have several brands, price ranges and feature-sets to choose from. Computer giant Dell has jumped in with the reasonably priced Axim X5 line. These units offer feature

Review Verdict: .

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QuickTake:

Pros: Excellent price for what you get. Transflective screens are gorgeous, built-in CF type II and SD card slots make this a versatile and expandable PDA.
Cons: it's large and heavy compared to other currently available Pocket PCs. The looks aren't stunning.
zdnet.co.uk Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Dell Axim X5

Comments:
Dell has cooked up a recipe for success with the feature-rich yet competitively priced Axim X5, which launches early in February in the UK.

Review Verdict: Acer's n20w offers a solid feature set, including built-in Wi-Fi connectivity, but could be thinner and lighter. It also breaks new ground as the first Pocket PC device to feature a Memory Stick expansion slot... Read Full Review.

Read full review at zdnet.co.uk

QuickTake:

Pros: Built-in 802.11b (Wi-Fi) wireless connectivity, Removable polymer ion battery.
Cons: Relatively bulky and heavy, Built-in expansion slot is Memory Stick (CompactFlash and SD are available via an optional add-on), Clip-on stylus could be easily lost.
zdnetasia.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Dell Axim X5

Comments:

Review Verdict: Dell has cooked up a recipe for success with the feature-rich yet competitively priced Axim X5, which launches early in February in the UK.

Read full review at zdnetasia.com

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Pros: Inexpensive outstanding battery life removable Li-ion battery snazzy cradle includes extra battery charger packed with features, including both SD/MMC and CompactFlash slots.
Cons: Fairly bulky.
alaTest.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.15 star(s) Review summary of Dell Axim X5

Comments:
alaTest has collected and analysed 1251 reviews of Dell Axim X5 from international magazines and websites.

Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 78/100 and users 76/100. Comparing these reviews to 64375 other PDAs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore&trade; 83/100 = Very Good.

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infosyncworld.com Professional Review.

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Comments:
J&oslash;rgen Sundgot has spent time with Dell's Axim X5 Advanced, and finds that despite its low price tag, this Pocket PC newcomer packs plenty of horsepower and a brilliant screen.

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it week Professional Review.

Product Rating: 5 star(s) Dell Axim X5

Comments:
Dell's Axim X5 is cheap and offers most of the features found on pricier rivals

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digitaltrends.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.5 star(s) Dell Axim X5 300MHz Review

Comments:
The Dell Axim X5 offers users great expandability and functionality options without a wallet-damaging price tag.

Read full review at digitaltrends.com

QuickTake:

Pros: Plenty of features, low price
Cons: Bulky design
personal computer world Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Dell Axim X5

Comments:
Seconds out! The Axim X5 is Dell's first contender in the PDA market prizefight.

Review Verdict: If you need the features that Pocket PC provides and Palm OS can't, then this is the best value alternative on the market today.

Read full review at personal computer world

QuickTake:

Pros: Fast; good price. Cons:Its looks; takes a long time to recharge. Overall:If you need the features that Pocket PC provides and Palm OS can't, then this is the best value alternative on the market today.
Cons: Its looks; takes a long time to recharge. Overall:If you need the features that Pocket PC provides and Palm OS can't, then this is the best value alternative on the market today.
pcauthority.com.au Professional Review.

Dell Axim x5

Comments:
Dell has waited several years to release its own PDA, and now committed to Pocket PC, Dell's main weapon is aggressive pricing that's on the verge of insane.

Review Verdict: Dell hasn't compromised on the specs either. The more expensive version includes a 400MHz processor, 64MB of RAM and 48MB of ROM. That's a match for PDAs costing twice as much. And the closest rival to its 300MHz version &#65533;&euro;" which drops down t...

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asia.cnet.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Dell Axim X5 (400 MHz)

Comments:
Dell cooks up a recipe for success with a feature-rich product that sells for less than its competitors.

Read full review at asia.cnet.com

QuickTake:

Pros: Inexpensive; packed with features; outstanding battery life; snazzy cradle includes extra battery charger; removable battery.
Cons: Fairly bulky.
cnet.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.4 star(s) Axim X5 400 MHz Handheld with 1-year Advanced Exchange Service review

QuickTake:

Pros: Inexpensive; packed with features; outstanding battery life; snazzy cradle includes extra battery charger; removable battery.
Cons: Fairly bulky.
zdnet.com.au Professional Review.

First Take: Dell Axim X5

Comments:
In true Dell style, the PC maker's new Axim X5 Pocket PC comes with a choice of processor speed and storage capacity and is packed to the gills with impressive features.

Read full review at zdnet.com.au

the-gadgeteer.com Professional Review.

Dell Axim X5 Pocket PC Review

QuickTake:

Pros: Price, Great battery life, CF and SD card slots, Stylus you can take home to meet Mom, Price, Great battery life, CF and SD card slots, Stylus you can take home to meet Mom
Cons: D-Pad unresponsive, Jog tab not up to snuff, Video performance uncertain, D-Pad unresponsive, Jog tab not up to snuff, Video performance uncertain
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