Dell Axim X51v

Dell Axim X51v 624mhz The Dell X51v comes in different forms, this review is based on the X51v model with the 624mhz processor, I have had my PDA now for little over a month, its primary use is as a GPS Satellite Navigation device when it is coupled with my GPS device by Bluetooth. My original idea was to buy a Sat Nav system, however after looking at the ever falling prices and raising specifications of PDA's I decided to go down this route. Whilst ...
...a minimum) : Dell Axim Cradle (Connects to your PC to your PDA via a USB connection) Standard Battery (Battery life really does vary dependant on what is being performed) there is also the option of a longer life battery (2200 mAh ) which does provide a much needed boost Standard Case (There is an executive option which I took, the executive option Power Cable for charging (this connects to your Cradle) TIP : Check out Ebay for additional options, ...

damionh 11.04.2006 · Read full review
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I purchased the Dell Axim primarily to use on the factory floor for access to EMails, Statistical Data from Excel, and the usual Calendar and Contact applications. It does all I expected of it without fuss. It is very quick loading programs and files, the Windows interface is relatively easy to use, although getting my head around the various internet and wireless settings took some time - however that is a feature of the operating system, not the ...
...quick and easy to switch from portrait to landscape modes ( good for Excel docs ) There are 4 button controls on the front, and two on the side which can be configured to suit, but the standard setup works fine for me ( calendar, contacts, Email, Internet) I have big stumpy fingers and very soft nails so I don't tend to use the navigation tool much, preferring to use the stylus, as I keep missing !. The side buttons are OK, but I keep my PDA in ...

rktekt 12.01.2007 · Read full review
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...it's little over an hour and a half if surfing the web. I have friends with HP units and thy seem great. In future, I shall avoid Dell like the plague. No wonder Michael Dell is so immensely rich as his profit margin on this must be pretty hefty ...

GT78 14.05.2007 · Read full review
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I bought this about a year ago. At first I really enjoyed it because the screen was very easy to use and to me that was important. What I found a bit annoying was the fact that when using the tiny pencil to type information into the address book it would constantly scroll or pop you somewhere else. That was frustrating. Synchronizing your Outlook with it was easy and nice. But I would also agree about the battery life which was terrible for the amount of money you pay. Within 8 months the screen scrambled up and never worked again. I feel this product was shiny and pretty but had no real depth for the price. ...

cricket6186 27.07.2007
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I purchased this PDA because at the time i did not have a laptop and i wanted something for browsing whilst not at a PC. My first impressions of this product were that it is really user friendly. within minutes i had registered it to myself and was browsing the internet wirelessly (via my own wireless router). Look and feel: i think this is a quite good looking product, it fits nicely in your hand and the pen that comes with it is surprisingly ...
...your hand for a while. Memory: the base memory ont he PDA is of an ok size, enough to store documents and photos; but i would reccomend upgrading the memory on it, which is really easy to do and quite cheap. Ease of use: i think its quite intuitive. navigation is smooth and stable and the screen on mine has survived a couple of droppings and a child playing with it. overall, quite good for a PDA. i have also heard that it can second as a sat-nav. ...

Unomas 17.09.2008 · Read full review
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I bought the Dell Axim X51v 624Mhz to replace my ageing Palm Tungsten. Its the first time I've used Pocket PC and it makes things a lot easier when synching with my desktop PC. The screen is big and bright, with a good resolution. The built-in speaker is adequate for the job and through earphones the sound quality is very good. I use it with a bluetooth keyboard, which was a bit fiddly to set up at first but works very well. I have no problem connecting ...
...get lost in an unfamiliar city. A ROM upgrade is needed because the standard ROM has a problem handling data from compact flash cards - the upgrade is available for download from the Dell website. The only other problem is that hardware accessories, such as in-car charger, are very expensive. ...

brianbadger 19.07.2007 · Read full review
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I have had my PDA for around 4 months now, it performs very well, and battery life is very good. It has a robust build (although I wouldn't recommend bouncing it on floors), it is very well constructed, and all parts of the casing fit well together. The stylus is held very well and is unlikely to get lost. The buttons fall easily to hand and are comfortable when in use. The screen is excellent with very high resolution and great picture and colour ...
...limited number of genuine 'Dell' accessories - a car cradle would be a good one, although it is supported well by third party suppliers. The connection lead for battery charging sticks out a long way and seems rather flimsy, but hasn't caused me any problems. On rare occasions it 'locks-up' and needs to be reset (this doesn't loose all user data), but this doesn't happen very often and the software can be re-flashed when updates become available. ...

nigel_r_smith 30.03.2006 · Read full review
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I bought my Dell X51v last month after using a HP Jornada 710 for 6 years. The Dell is an extremely competent machine. It has one of the largest displays in the business and it is bright and clear. I am happy with the battery life... lasting a week with intermittent use, but I suspect that power users will probably opt for a second battery, since I suspect you could get between 6-8 hours continuous use. The docking station does have an extra charging ...
...The Dell is fast, but I do experience some sluggishness sometimes. I suspect it has more to do with Windows Mobile 5 and the automatic CPU throttle than processing power. I opt to keep my Dell's processor to run at full speed (624Mhz). It has unbelievable video playback and manages to playback wmv files with no problem. To playback AVI, DivX and MPEG files you need to add extra software, but there are lots freely available for this. The machine ...

Babrevian 25.04.2007 · Read full review
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The Dell GPS that I bought never guided me anywhere. The first time I used it it worked for about a mile and suddenly stopped reveiving!. They firstreplaced the GPS unit, then the Axim. I uninstalled and reinstalled the software several times, downloaded the new 'updated' software at their advice. I must have spent half my days in the last 12 months worrying and frustrating about this. Finally I have given up.I must admit they tried to put it right, ...

npillai224 15.03.2007 · Read full review
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The Dell Axim X51v is Dells fastest, best and last PDA, running the latest (at the time, now superceeded) Windows Mobile 55, running the fastest Intel XScale Pocket CPU, running at 624 MHz, this is a powerhouse. It has 128 MB of onboard ROM for saving files onto, and has 64 MB of RAM. These specs probably don't mean much, so i'll explan The CPU Is VERY fast, fast enough so that when combined with the onboard GFX card it can play 3D Games very nicely, ...
...It's onboard ROM means you can save some files onto it, but with a 2 GB SD card costing as little as £10, this isn't an amazingly useful point. The 64 MB of RAM means you can have more than one application open at once, however considering this is meant to be a power house, other PDA's have 128 MB of RAM meaning they can run even more at a time. This PDA has both Bluetooth (for Phone file transfer, and for using it as a dial-up internet connection) ...

Jakg 26.07.2007 (28.07.2007) · Read full review
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