Dell Axim X5 PDA
Price Range: $165 to $223
Bizrate User Review.
Great pocket pc
, Dec. 9, 2003
QuickTake:
Pros: Does everything I want plus more!
Cons: Bad dell customer Service
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 5 weeks
Bizrate User Review.
You just cannot beat the X5 on value for money
, Oct. 31, 2003
Comments:
Had a Palm Vx before this (it did me well), but the Dell Axim X5 is worlds apart. Fantastic colour screen. Seemless compatibility with standard Windows applications (Outlook, Excel, Word etc). Stacks of software available for it. The battery lasts for
Had a Palm Vx before this (it did me well), but the Dell Axim X5 is worlds apart. Fantastic colour screen. Seemless compatibility with standard Windows applications (Outlook, Excel, Word etc). Stacks of software available for it. The battery lasts for
QuickTake:
Pros: Cheap, CF/SD slot, Battery life
Cons: Quite large, Poor 4 way button
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 3 months
Bizrate User Review.
VERY good product!
, May. 30, 2003
Comments:
I have had a lot of success with this product. This product has been highly effective for work. I work for a mortgage company and found a Loan Calculator for my axim. I also like that Excel, Word, and Office are also available. I travel a lot and had
I have had a lot of success with this product. This product has been highly effective for work. I work for a mortgage company and found a Loan Calculator for my axim. I also like that Excel, Word, and Office are also available. I travel a lot and had
QuickTake:
Pros: User Friendly, Easy Dowloads, etc
Cons: Not enough Accessories available...
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 5 weeks
Bizrate User Review.
Nice PDA shame about the service
, May. 30, 2003
Comments:
The product is good and well priced compared with PDA's of similar processing power and features. Dells ordering system is absolutely appalling and their customer service is even worse with call centre staff completely and inadequatetely trained to pro
The product is good and well priced compared with PDA's of similar processing power and features. Dells ordering system is absolutely appalling and their customer service is even worse with call centre staff completely and inadequatetely trained to pro
QuickTake:
Pros: Good value for money
Cons: Customer service is appalling - absolutely dreadful
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 1 day
Bizrate User Review.
Dell Axim Rebate from Christmas 2002
, May. 3, 2003
Comments:
I will not waste time going through every hoop I have had to jump through to try and get my $50.00 rebate. I will say it is disgraceful for a company so large to take advantage of it's customers. I have tried for a month to get my lost rebate but no one w
I will not waste time going through every hoop I have had to jump through to try and get my $50.00 rebate. I will say it is disgraceful for a company so large to take advantage of it's customers. I have tried for a month to get my lost rebate but no one w
QuickTake:
Pros: The product is ok exept for info loss due to the battery
Cons: The rebate system at Dell is a total scam
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 3 months
Bizrate User Review.
this machine kicks ipaq's ass!!!
, Apr. 21, 2003
Comments:
i actually sold my ipaq 3870 and replaced it with the dell 400mhz my ipaq's battery life was pathetic and it kept breaking down. The dell's battery life is outstanding. I've gone away for the weekend without the charger and not had to worry. it is also r
i actually sold my ipaq 3870 and replaced it with the dell 400mhz my ipaq's battery life was pathetic and it kept breaking down. The dell's battery life is outstanding. I've gone away for the weekend without the charger and not had to worry. it is also r
QuickTake:
Pros: both sd and cf slot, much cheaper, battery removable,
Cons: stylus not fantastic shape,crap screen protectors
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 2 months
Bizrate User Review.
Dell service is the worst.
, Mar. 14, 2003
Comments:
The tip fell out of my stylus five weeks ago and I have not been able to get someone to replace it as yet. The automated messaging system was designed by someone that hates all mankind and the service reps are so inept or rude that I would not reccomend
The tip fell out of my stylus five weeks ago and I have not been able to get someone to replace it as yet. The automated messaging system was designed by someone that hates all mankind and the service reps are so inept or rude that I would not reccomend
QuickTake:
Pros: Great product. Does everything I want it to and more.
Cons: Dell customer service is the worst I have ever experienced.
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 2 months
Bizrate User Review.
Dell Has The PDA for You
, Mar. 12, 2003
Comments:
I am totally in love with mine and no I do not work for Dell. They have brought the price down to less than $250! This PDA goes with me every where. It is versitle with good configuration options and a great selection of software. The AXIM is fast and hig
I am totally in love with mine and no I do not work for Dell. They have brought the price down to less than $250! This PDA goes with me every where. It is versitle with good configuration options and a great selection of software. The AXIM is fast and hig
QuickTake:
Pros: Cheap, sleek, Easy to Use, great software
Cons: thicker and squater than other PDA
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 3 weeks
Bizrate User Review.
Great Product but sales experience is bad
, Feb. 27, 2003
Comments:
Dell may have thousands of people working for them, but you can't get a hold of one of them to help you out if you have a problem. I bought the GPS that they sell and they sent me the wrong one. Now I can't get anyone to do anything about it. They are
Dell may have thousands of people working for them, but you can't get a hold of one of them to help you out if you have a problem. I bought the GPS that they sell and they sent me the wrong one. Now I can't get anyone to do anything about it. They are
QuickTake:
Pros: Unit has full features
Cons: Dell support and customer care is useless
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 3 days
Bizrate User Review.
My first Pocket PC and I am very pleased
, Feb. 25, 2003
Comments:
I am not a power user, I just wanted something I could use for Scheduling, email, browsing the internet, the occasional game, music, etc. 1). Features for the cost. There are 2 expansion slots, SD and CF. I am using both already. 2). Quality. I am
I am not a power user, I just wanted something I could use for Scheduling, email, browsing the internet, the occasional game, music, etc. 1). Features for the cost. There are 2 expansion slots, SD and CF. I am using both already. 2). Quality. I am
QuickTake:
Pros: Features, Expandability, Cost, Quality
Cons: No room for accessories in either case. Directional buttons.
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 1 week
infosyncworld.com Professional Review.
Ask The Editors
Comments:
Jørgen 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.
Jørgen 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.
it week Professional Review.
Dell Axim X5
Comments:
Dell's Axim X5 is cheap and offers most of the features found on pricier rivals
Dell's Axim X5 is cheap and offers most of the features found on pricier rivals
QuickTake:
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alaTest.com Professional Review.
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™ 83/100 = Very Good.
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™ 83/100 = Very Good.
zdnetasia.com Professional Review.
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.
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.
QuickTake:
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.
zdnet.co.uk Professional Review.
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.
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.
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.
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: .
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: .
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.
digitaltrends.com Professional Review.
Dell Axim X5 300MHz Review
Comments:
The Dell Axim X5 offers users great expandability and functionality options without a wallet-damaging price tag.
The Dell Axim X5 offers users great expandability and functionality options without a wallet-damaging price tag.
QuickTake:
Pros: Plenty of features, low price
Cons: Bulky design
personal computer world Professional Review.
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.
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.
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.
the-gadgeteer.com Professional Review.
Dell Axim X5 Pocket PC Review
Comments:
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
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 �€" which drops down t...
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 �€" which drops down t...
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.
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.
cnet.com Professional Review.
Axim X5 400 MHz Handheld with 1-year Advanced Exchange Service review
Comments:
QuickTake:
Pros: Inexpensive; packed with features; outstanding battery life; snazzy cradle includes extra battery charger; removable battery.
Cons: Fairly bulky.
asia.cnet.com Professional Review.
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.
Dell cooks up a recipe for success with a feature-rich product that sells for less than its competitors.
QuickTake:
Pros: Inexpensive; packed with features; outstanding battery life; snazzy cradle includes extra battery charger; removable battery.
Cons: Fairly bulky.
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