Dell Axim X51v - Handheld - Windows Mobile 5.0 - 3.7" color TFT ( 480 x 640 ) - Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
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Customer Review: Axim X51v for studying Japanese
Summary: 5 Stars
Most of these reviews are old now, but here I am in 2010, I just bought one of these and have had it a few months. I bought mine after reading a lot about using PDAs to study Japanese, and thought I'd comment about that for others with similar interests. If you look around, you can find a lot of info about using these things for studying Japanese.
I've got Windows Mobile 6.1 on mine, and I am pleased as punch with everything. If you're used to playing and dabbling with computers, you'll be enjoying this machine quickly, I find mine handy on a daily basis even though I use it almost exclusively for Japanese study. Definitely get the latest ActiveSync. It's a snap now using my PDA with my W7 laptop.
So how does it do for studying Japanese? Great! I installed KingKanji and I use that every day, I can handwrite the kanji and it gives immediate feedback on the strokes I draw. I like the jitterbits dictionary, and ookii's input software is amazing. There are lots of dictionaries and other software that you can get however. I got everything that Declan has to offer but ultimately don't find it very useful, I use the free stuff a lot more. And of course, I can listen to music or JapanesePod101 audio while I'm using it! Reading in bed on the Axim until the wee hours though is kinda hard on the eyes, get a kindle or something for that.
Since I'm planning to go to Japan at some point, I'm also getting all the ebooks, travel info/software, anything related to going to Japan that I can find. There is so much free (most good, but by no means all!) software for these things. If you scrounge around the Internet, it's just amazing how much free software that you can find to play with on this thing.
Anyway, I really, really like this machine, I had no idea how much I would like it until I got it. I don't think you can beat using one of these PDAs to practice your kanji, things like that. I happened to get mine very cheaply, and the lady threw in a lot of goodies, so I am so happy with my purchase, how did she stand to part with it??
Now I just wonder, where have all the PDAs gone? I really don't want a smart phone! But don't just rush out and buy this, if you are thinking it might help you to study Japanese or some other language, do some research and read reviews, and google for studying your subject with a PDA. I can just tell you that so far, mine has become indispensable to me and if something happens to it I will buy another one as soon as possible!
Customer Review: A usable PDA finally
Summary: 5 Stars
I have to say that this is a truly usable PDA finally. Before WM5, the risk of data loss is totally rediculous and unworthy. Now with WM5, the ROM works as a harddrive and whala, no more data loss.
However, it is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT that you update and fix the MS activesync problem before you can enjoy the solid-build X51. it is still unbelivable for me that Dell and Microsoft failed to fix this problem before shipping x51/x51v out to customers. The ROM update is not necessary. Simple set activesync to be manually lauched instead of the default automatic update. All the problems with battery drain, CF card missing and white screen of death just disappeared. With my casual use, a fully charged battery lasts over a week. I use it as my digital diary, calculator, game console, dictionary, media/file portable storage, and lot more. Absolute worth every penny of it. However, one flaw is that the bluetooth stack does not work with wireless headphones (any tips?). Otherwise, it can also be dubbed as a wireless phone/MP3 player.
I owened this unit for almost a year and now I regret I did not choose the wifi and vga version (x51v). I only had to replace the battery last month after almost one year of use, which maybe due to my constant recharge eveytime I sync with my PC. Now I am thinking about getting the extra wifi card so I can use it as a wifi phone with Skype. Better yet, now there are third-party larger capacity batteries available and I found one 1800 mah battery that can fit with Dell's leather case. Perfect!
Overall this is a perfect unit, and I would recommend everyone to get x51v instead of x51. The extra money is definitely worth it.
Update:
I called Dell today and just realized that the battery is still under waranty, but they want me to return the old one. So remeber to keep the bad battery otherwise you might need to pay for it! Another annoyance was that it kept warning me that the battery latch was open and the pda needs to be turned off to keep data safe. I found a fix on Aximsite. Just put a tiny drop of nail polish to the small button on the left hole for the pins on the battery cover. This will increase the thickness of the button and kept it firmly pushed down by the cover pins.
Customer Review: Amazing PDA, Great Features at a Great Price!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have had my Axim x51v for about three months. I purchased it from Dell for $480 with aluminum hardcase, extra 1100mAh battery, and auto power cord.
Strengths: Just about everything. The processor is absolutely incredible. I heard (unconfirmed) that the Intel 624 MHz PXA270 is faster than a 2GHz Pentium 3! It sure seems like it. This PDA blazes through movies, photos, games, word processing, and anything else I can throw at it.
The other definite high point for this PDA is the screen. Once you see a VGA screen like this, you will be astounded at the difference it can make over a QVGA screen. I have to get about 4 inches from the screen to even see the pixels. The screen is crystal clear.
The battery life is phenomenal, even with the standard low capacity battery. Playing a movie at full brightness and full volume will last about 2 hours, extended to about 4.5 hours on low brightness and headphones. Turned off with a 1GB SD card drains the battery about 2% per day.
WiFi is amazing. It connects consistently and is moderately easy to set up. Once connected, it keeps the signal well and is, while not fast, reasonable for speed
Just about everything on this PDA is almost perfect.
Weaknesses: Not enough programs to start with, Windows Media Player 10 (Download TCPMP, it's way better)
Problems: Don't use Odyssey Client, it makes the PDA start up really slow. Also, in ActiveSync, On the PDA, select Menu, Add Server Source. On all of the screens, put random characters in each field, and deselect any check boxes that tell it what to synchronize. Then go to menu, schedule and select manual for both. Then go to menu, options, and delete the entry that you just added (the one that has no boxes under it checked) and delete it. It fixes a myriad of problems and makes the PDA run faster, and it still syncs automatically in the cradle.
Conclusion: An awesome PDA that does just about everything. Combine it with a BT keyboard and perhaps even a BT mouse, and you have an unbeatable combination of power and portability. Everything works extremely well.
Customer Review: Great for portable entertainment and use as a GPS
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been using this PDA for over a year, and have come to depend upon it for use as a GPS, watching TV via Sling Media Slingbox SOLO (SB260-100), and relaxing to recorded music and movies while traveling. The program Google Navigator at PDAfun.net, the large touch screen on the Dell PDA, and the Bluetooth G.Top G33 GPS receiver all work together so well, that they combine to make the best GPS I have owned. The Dell wi-fi and Slingbox combination make for a nice portable TV inside and outside the house. Add wired SONY MDR-E10LP Lightweight Earbuds (GRAY) (Dell's bluetooth does not support bluetooth earphones), and you can listen to high quality music riped from DVDs. And if you own a TiVo TCD652160 HD Digital Video Recorder, you can transfer video files to your computer, convert them to wma files with 3d party software, and watch them on the Dell while traveling. Or if your hotel has wi-fi, you can also watch your home cable box or TiVo through the Slingbox. Add the program Skype, and you can use the Dell PDA as a telephone via wi-fi and the internet. Of course you can also do all the normal things you'd expect a PDA to do, like receive email and explore the web, and read other files, but I found these other functions to be really handy...in one small package. I have tried using a windows Smart Phone/PDA to do these other functions, but it was not nearly as user friendly, well built, and as reliable as this Dell PDA. I really don't understand why Dell stopped making the Axim X51v, because I consider it to be the best.Customer Review: Excellent PDA
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this PDA 4 months ago and I can tell you it's the best companion you can have after few updates from www. Aximsite.com (I highly recommend Rom A12 and fake server technique to control the active synchronization and most important remove the odyssey client from your start up windows ... all at aximsite) . it is quick, elegant and intelligent. Am a graduate student (MDs) and we do a lot of literature and this piece of technology helped me a lot.. it had 2 memories (CF, SD) so there is a lot of space and many soft ware can be installed and function smoothly (check Pocket-Pc-magazine) it organize your schedule, keep u always in connection (blue tooth, WL) But you have to be patient you need to know few tweaks to customize it (having a nice today screen and so on..) do not forget to get a durable aluminum or magnesium case to protect your expensive PDA and screen protector... be aware that extended battery need special case (it increases the width of your machine) finally if you not always away from a desk (like in my case:) no need to have the travel kit I really wasted its cost cause I had 2 extra battery no need for car charging also hard cases is elegant and more protective than one fancy leather case...another piece I wasted its cost:( over all am happy with it. I wish also that you do (x51v is the last model in Dell PC they do not manufacture it any more but technical service is available) especially if your are not a follow to the high edge machines.. cause HTC, O2 dose not give break to any wallet to get fat...