Dell Axim X51v - Handheld - Windows Mobile 5.0 - 3.7" color TFT ( 480 x 640 ) - Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
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Customer Review: Great Performance and Design
Summary: 5 Stars
First thing you'll notice about this excellent PDA is the brilliant screen. The resolution is 640x480 and it looks spectacular. Movies and games look absolutely great and text is very easy to read. The system itself is very fast, (other than boot up after a soft reset, which takes 10-20 seconds) and the Windows Mobile 5.0 is a welcome addition. No longer do you have to worry about losing your data because the battery died.
It has both a Compact Flash and SD slot for expanded memory. Dell includes a host of software on the system as well as more on the included discs. Everything you need from word processing to powerpoint, even 3D games is included, (not all software is free, some is trial). And speaking of 3D capabilities, the X51v is no slouch. The 624 MHz version plays anything you throw at it. Quake Mobile runs perfectly on this machine and looks fantastic doing it. The overall 3D capabilities are just outstanding.
The design and feel are great and the buttons on the side are well placed. There is a voice record button as well as as a wireless access button. The directional pad on the unit could be a tad more intuitive, but the only need for that is games. The unit is solidly built and feels that way.
Overall I think the X51v is a very capable machine and quite possibly the best PDA on the market.
Customer Review: Great Handheld Device That is Unfortunately Out of Market Now
Summary: 5 Stars
The Dell Axim X51v handheld is a valuable purchase for the price. After many months using it, I just couldn't find any flaw I could complain of. It has a robust design yet it is lightweight. Easy file sync via Microsoft ActiveSync. Quick navigation through shortcut buttons available at the front bottom. Bluetooth incorporated that works well. Available slots for both Secure Digital and Compact Flash memory cards. Windows Mobile which is the most complete OS when it comes to PDAs, in my opinion.
Of course that a minimum of prudence will keep your equipment working nicely and for a long time. Don't expect your PDA to shock resist if it falls from the third floor of an apartment building, if you try to run too many applications at the same time, if you install dubious software or if you tap the screen as if you were about to make a hole through it. This is just like any other computer. Be reasonable and careful and everything will be fine.
I can reliably carry my eBooks, my agenda, my calendar, my address book, my dictionary and my notes anywhere without fearing loss or lack of energy. Highly recommended.
Customer Review: Love my Axim
Summary: 5 Stars
I recently purchased this PDA directly from Dell after reading reviews and spending hours comparing different types of PDA's on the market. Most of the reviews I read were positive with a few negative. Regardless, I decided that the Axim was the most powerful, had more options, and was what I wanted. The screen clarity is amazing. I haven't had the battery problems some other owners have had. I charged mine for 8+ hours when it arrived as recommended by Dell. The internal WiFi is excellent, but I suggest purchasing the WiFi companion software. The range is great for picking up WiFi access points.
Pro's: Great features, packed with almost anything you can think of. You can even buy the GPS accessory and turn it into a Vehicle GPS. Great sound and recording quality with the microphone. Excellent screen resolution. Comes with Word and Excel, which is nice to have on the go.
Cons: Expensive, battery charges relatively quickly, but doesn't last as long as other PDA's. It does however have options within the OS to increase battery life, and I recommend the travel charger so it can be charged in the car.
Customer Review: amazing screen
Summary: 5 Stars
One attribute not fully appreciated about this PDA is the screen. It is 640x480, as opposed to older models, such as the Dell Axim X30 (which I also own), which is 240x320. This makes a huge difference, not only for displaying photos, but also for surfing the web and writing notes. My X30 would crash when displaying the front page of the New York Times. Not so for the X51v (perhaps that is a difference between Windows Mobile 4 and 5). Writing notes free-hand was a bit crude on the X30. Not so for the X51v. Most of all, Photos are impressively richer and more detailed. Before my pictures were serviceable; now my photos look gorgeous, a feast for the eyes.
I know of no other handheld device with a screen that has a resolution this high, not even the Palm LifeDrive (which is 320x480). One day, screens larger than 3.5 inches will have pixels this fine. When they do, it will be amazing. This handheld is worth it for the screen alone.
Customer Review: Great Product
Summary: 5 Stars
Ok, the Axim is a great product. It does everything I want it to do. I needed it as an MP3 player for while I'm out on walks (trying to lose weight, but I get bored if I cant listen to anything so I have audio books) and I also use it to record my classes at the college I go to. It will also play games while I'm bored an it also records my work schedule and I can put my homework assignments on there as tasks to remind me. The only problem I had was with the company (Eagle Computers I think was its name, it was Eagle something). I paid for 2 day shipping, and it did arrive in 2 days after shipping, but it took them a WEEK to ship it to me. Now I did order it late night on Thurday, so I didnt expect it to ship out until Monday, but they didnt ship it until the FOLLOWING Thursday. So if you buy one, which I would recommend, DONT buy it from the Eagle Computer Company.