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Dell Axim X50v
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The Dell 624 MHz Axim X50v delivers performance, connectivity and a brilliant VGA display in a sleek, sophisticated design. Powered by the Intel XScale PXA270 Processor at 624 MHz, 64 MB SDRAM and 128 MB Intel StrataFlash ROM, the device offers excellent performance. This handheld comes equipped with the Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition operating system with Windows Media Player 10 Mobile. It includes an integrated CompactFlash Type II and Secure Digital / SDIO Now! / MMC card slots for flexible expansion. Featuring a 3.5 mm headphone / headset jack for headsets, this handheld also includes an Intel 2700G multimedia accelerator with 16 MB video memory. In addition, the built-in microphone and speaker ensure easy recording while you are on the go. The integrated Wi-Fi (802.11b) and Bluetooth wireless technologies offer flexible connectivity options.

Details
Dimensions (WxDxH):7.3 cm x 1.7 cm x 11.9 cm
Weight:175 g
ROM Installed Size:128 MB - flash
Processor:Intel XScale PXA270 624 MHz
Display:3.7" TFT active matrix - transflective - 16-bit (64K colors), 480 x 640 3.7" TFT active matrix - transflective

Connection
Input Device:Touch-screen
Wireless Connectivity:Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b, IrDA

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      Amazing!
    Review created: 08/17/07
    6 of 7 people found this review helpful.

    As an owner of a Ipaq 3835 for the past 4 years, I knew the a new Pocket PC would be used. I carry my Ipaq 3835 with me daily, using the free service Avantgo to gather news, weather and entertainment, and outlook to organize my contacts, my calendar, (and I use the reminder function often), Excel for spreadsheets I use at least weekly, MS Pocket streets and a cheap GPS to let me know where I am, and where I'm going. I depend on the Pocket PC to manage my life, and entertain it also. My wife took a job in management, so I suggested we get her started with a similar device to mine. I found a great deal on a Dell Axim x50v, so I picked it up for her. The axim has a fast processor (624 mHz), built in bluetooth and wifi, as well as slots for SD and Compact Flash. I was able to hook up easily to my home intranet, added music to one card to give her a MP3 player, Loaded tons of pictures, and provided her with the tools she'd need to be an effective manager. She uses the device, and seems happy with what it provide her. I was so impressed with the Dell Axim, I purchased a second unit for myself. I bought an inexpensive BT GPS, added some Pocket PC Topo software, and when I go hiking, I now know the terrain before me, as well as where my car is. I sold the Ipaq to a friend, and am now getting him hooked also. I am an avid Pocket Pc user and would recomend one to anyone.


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      Great PDA, and not much different from x51v
    Review created: 05/18/07
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    6 of 7 people found this review helpful.

    I bought my Dell Axim x50v 624Mhz used on ebay 6 months ago. I was able to save at least $150 dollars because of the amount of extras I received. I have been absolutely delighted with my purchase, and I cannot think of any problems I have had after using the PDA for at least 6 months.

    I have many friends who decided to go with the brand new x51v, and the funny thing was....mine was actually faster. We all have a program called Epocrates (medical program), and although their x51v was supposed to have more memory, mine loaded the program consistently faster. The reason is because they had Windows 5.0 which actually runs slower even with more memory. I almost chose to upgrade to Windows 5.0, but I am glad I did not. Other than having more memory, the x51v and the x50v are exactly alike.

    I also have a few classmates who went with a Palm or HP. Although their PDAs worked okay, Windows Mobile is so much more intuitive than the Palm OS. Almost everyone uses Windows everyday, and Windows Mobile is setup the same. Easy to use, compatible with everything, and dependable.

    The wireless internet is usually pretty easy to setup, and the only time I have had trouble is when trying to connect to a private network. Connecting to open networks is as easy as pressing the "wireless" button on the side of the PDA twice. The only gripe I have is that because of the screen size, some internet pages do not load correctly in Internet Explorer. However, I doubt there is much we can do about that right now.

    I cannot say whether you should buy the new Dell x51v or the x50v, but I can honestly say that I have been pleased with my x50v and have had no problems with it. The Dell Axim x50v is top of the line as far as processing speed, screen size, and user friendliness. If you do not mind a used PDA, you can find great deals on the Dell x50v here on eBay. Six months ago there were even new x50v's still around, but I bet there are all snatched up by now. If you get a chance at a good used one, I would highly recommend getting it if you are in the market for a PDA. They are easy to use, fast, dependable, and have many great add-ons available. I even have a GPS system and wireless keyboard with mine.

    Overall: Great buy for someone in the market for a top of the line PDA made by a dependable company with great features and fast processing.


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      Dell Axim X50v review
    Review created: 11/27/06
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    5 of 6 people found this review helpful.

    This PDA is awesome. Its a daily commuters dream. I watched full movies on this bad boy. No slowing down, battery life is good, but best of all is how brilliant the screen is - very vibrant.

    I would recommend this to anyone looking for a HighEnd PDA without the high end price. I did my research and this beats a lot of the CPU's on the market for hand held systems.

    A no-brainer for the PDA shopper.


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      great
    Review created: 11/02/06
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    0 of 7 people found this review helpful.

    i am PDAfans, and my friends, classmates are all fans, so i will help them to get them from ebay where has good price and good service. And my friends can help me to send them to me.


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      Best overall PPC in my book. Mucho Bang-for-the-Buck!
    Review created: 05/16/08(updated 05/16/08)

    Dell's X50v is right at the top of the list of all-time-best Pocket PCs. This is the 2nd one I've bought (I have one, and I got one for my wife) and it works great. Good for the person needing a PDA to keep track of contacts and appointments, but plenty of horsepower for the power-user like me who uses remote desktop to control PC's from anywhere, watch full-length movies, plan trips and routes places, and occasionally take notes.

    CF and SD slots makes it capable of reading most major device memory cards (so you can look at those pictures from your digital camera without having to upload them to your computer). Since you can run both at the same time, you can easily copy from one to the other, bridging the gap between not having the right card reader for your friend's camera or mp3 player, etc. The SD slot will take up to the 2Gb standard memory cards (High capacity SD not supported), and so far, I have not found a limit to the size that the CF slot will take - I use a 4Gb currently, but I tested it with a friend's 8Gb and it worked with no trouble. Thinking about a 4 or 8Gb Ipod Nano? Forget that Itunes-only, one-file-format-only, unupgradeable piece of junk and get an X50v instead. There is no limit to the types of media files you can read - there are so many free media player programs, and codecs available, that no matter your file type (mp3, wma, mp4, mov, avi, mpg, etc...), this unit will play them.

    With the 640x480 screen, videos are much sharper, and the dedicated 16Mb graphics accelerator certainly helps with that too. Any 3.7-inch screens on these Ipods? I don't think so. 640x480 is 4 times the resolution of the standard 320x240 on most pocket PCs and smartphones. This means everything is clearer and sharper, and when running remote desktop or trying ot view web pages, you have a bunch more space to render things.

    Built in WIFI and BlueTooth? Awesome!!! My BlueTooth cell phone talks to this unit for dail-up internet access when I'm not near WIFI, and talks to my bluetooth keyboard when I'm typing some seriously long documents.

    There are also so many accessories and add-ons you can get too. The vga cable is an absolute must if you're putting video on here. Just plug into a regular monitor or newer TV with VGA in, and you're watching movies on a full screen!

    How about being able to swap the battery when it gets low instead of having to plug it in? The cradle for this will charge the unit AND AN EXTRA BATTERY TOO!!!

    Batteries? How about an extended battery instead of the standard one? Sure, they're less than $20 shipped from many sellers on EBay.

    Imagine this: Little Johnny just did something hilariously funny in the back yard, and you managed to catch it on video with your digital camera. Since the family's over, and you want them all to see, what do you do? You probably used to get them to all gather around the tiny screen on the camera and watch the video, while someone's saying, "What happened? I missed it... go back." How about you pop your memory card out, stick it in here, plug in your vga cable to the big screen, and let everyone see it all at once? No squinting at tiny screens anymore, period!

    Look, this unit is incredible. The X51v only has a bigger ROM, and a much higher price tag. Trust me: THIS IS THE PDA YOU HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR!!! The X50v is the best for the price. You want to waste money - go buy something else. You want a great deal - GET ONE OF THESE!


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