
Dell Axim is great!
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Gotta luv our Dell Axims. We now have three.
I looked into possibly getting a PDA Phone. PDA phones are very expensive, with expensive monthly contracts you're committed to. PDA phones do not have the functionality with MS WORD, MS EXCEL, PDF's, MS OUTLOOK, etc. that I wanted. The phone camera's are poor for anything but fast, quick shots (though they are getting better). And you're really out of luck if any one component goes bad. So, when I had a need to pick up another PDA, I chose to buy another Dell Axim X5 after my research.
We bought our first one's in 2002 and 2003. My wife's began to malfunction. We had problems with the touchscreen and backup battery issues. So, I bought a third one off of EBAY. Instead of throwing the old Dell in the trash, I pursued the issue on the internet and found answers. It has been reported that an electronic ribbon to the touchscreen was getting shorted out. I followed simple instructions and fixed the problem. Now, I have three, very fine, functioning Dell Axim X5's. I let the kids use one.
The Dell Axim x5 is a great tool. My wife and I each have our own units. We synchronize our PDA's to our main home computer, so that we have a common calendar, a common contacts list, etc. I signed up with Avantgo.com for web content, fresh each morning when I synchronize. I have MS Word, Excel, and other programs to use. I can read and write emails. I can play MP3's, watch video, etc. The Dell is fully expandable with both a CF and an SD slot. Our models do not have wireless capability, but we are very satisfied with once a day synchronization.
In my opinion, the Dell Axim X5 is still a very viable tool, even after 4-5 years of existence. After doing my research, I felt very confident in buying another one. Except for instant messaging and connectivity, the X5 is still very, very capable (and no ongoing fees!!!).
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