Ok i was thinking about buying a dell axim x30 handheld, to get online, watch videos, get on aim, and play mp3s mainly. But it dosnt have a cf slot so how much mp3s will this baby hold? i mean how much hd space does it have? if someone could tell me that would be great. also is it a decent machine, and how does the internet work? does it come up condensed like on a cell phone, or does it show the actual screen and pictures? Thx i really need some quick answers JON

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I personally don't like the Windows Mobile OS, it's really buggy, and crashes quite often. (which is why i use Palm OS 5.1). However, seening that you havew made the choice being able to use AIM and other high-end programs, you'll need Windows Moblie to make that happen. I don't like DELL products, so I'd personally recommend that you look that the iPaq from HP. That said, the Axim is OK in general when it comes to performance, with a 624MHz processor, speed is at a high standard. Your question about browsing webpages, the website is actaully shrunken down by the proccesser, and the images as well, so in actaullilty, you have a shurnken version of the original website. However, most websites aren't designed with Pocket IE in mind, so be prepared for some viewing problems. If you want to listen to mp3's, the 64 MB Harddrive won't allow you to put in any audio or video files, you must buy a MMC Media Card, otherwise, you won't be able to listen to your music, or see your video files, i recommend a card anywhere from 128 to 512 Megabytes, the bigger the better.

Here is a good review that I found on CNET:
http://reviews.cnet.com/Dell_Axim_X30_64MB...-2.html?tag=top

Good Luck with your hunt on finding your perfect Pocket PC.

-whyme

 

 

 

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i have a dell axim and I would recommend against buying this. It is a little bit more convenient than palm os because it links easier to pc's. With my wireless card for my dell axim, I can get online easily and also connect to my home network and transfer files as if it were another computer. I am not sure palm os can do this. They have to transferr through the sync program. There is many other features that pocket pc has but I think it isn't worth it.

My dell axim crashes quite a bit, especially if you try to browse the web with it. Plus, the battery doesn't last very long. I would buy a palm os based pda because they are more stable and the extra features that are possible with pocket pc are not really that useful. Palm OS can also go online through wireless as well btw..

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Well i dont know what i am going to do yet. I decided to wait maybe for a sale or something. I mean honestly dell has a sale every other week.... So i have come to a conclusion that would be the best idea...


Anyway about the axim, i can get the 520mhz x50 for 339, is that a better thing to get? i mean it has windows media player 10 mobile instead of just 9 on the other one. also it has more slots, has a cradel and more stuff? what do you guys think because i am absolutely lost. about the hp ipaqs, im just willing to spend around 300, and there like 449 and higher, but yes they are very very nice. Thank you for your help!

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wait look at this review i found! it comes back ++++

Since this is the 1st 624mhz Pocket PC, there is nothing to compare benchmark scores with at this time, But I compared it to the older machines it is"Smoking"! What is the perfect PocketPC? That is a question that will never be answered, there are too many opposing views and usage patterns for that to ever be accomplished. Today, Dell released the closest to my perfect PocketPC to date. It sports the fastest processor available at this time, SDIO SD Slot, a small and light form factor, Bluetooth and WiFi, and Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition. Other than a few features that some find a must, it has everything I want in a PocketPC. The only real complaint offhand is the look. I mentioned in my X3i review last year that I really wish that Dell would have duplicated the modern, unique look of the X5 when they design the X3. Just in case you have not figured it out yet, the Dell Axim X30 is the same as the X3i with some major enhancements.

What do you get?
Out of the box you will get basically the same items with whatever package you choose. You will obviously get the actual unit you ordered and if you choose the Mid or Low Configuration, you will receive a sync cable instead of a cradle. Good news, the cradle and the connector on the unit is also the same as the X3i. I do not need a fourth different cradle on my desk.

Opening the box, I received the following:

* Dell Axim X30
* Standard 950mah battery
* Cradle and Power Cord
* Leather Case
* Companion CD
* Users Manual
* Quick Start Guide
Microsoft® Windows® Mobile 2003 Second Edition includes:
Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Voice Recorder, Notes, Pocket Word, Pocket Excel, Pocket Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player 9, Calculator, Pictures, Jawbreaker, Solitaire, Inbox, File Explorer, MSN Messenger, terminal Services Client, VPN Client, Infrared Beaming, Clock, Align Screen, memory, Volume control, Landscape mode, WPA

These are the extras that Dell put in ROM
File Store (nonvolatile file storage in flash ROM), Backup (utility for Backup/Restore to Memory Card), Switcher (access and launch programs easily), Power Status, Brightness, Microphone Gain Control, Version Display, Dell WLAN utility (with optional wireless model), Funk Odyssey Client (LEAP support)

Applications Included on the Companion CD:
Full Versions: Microsoft Active Sync 3.7.1, Outlook 2002, Resco Picture Viewer, Dell Diagnostic Utility
Trial Version: Agenda Fusion, CityTime, eWallet, Full Hand Casino, Griffin Technology Total Remote, Handmark Monopoly, Handmark Scrabble, Handy Zip, ListPro, McAfee VirusScan PDA, Resco File Explorer, Tennis Addict, Trip Tracker, Links Pocket PC, Pocket SlideShow, Cash Organizer 2003 Deluxe, Battery Pack 2004, Calligrapher

Features
Well it is no news that this new model has built in WiFi and Bluetooth, but there is more. No, not a VGA screen. A new processor, YES! This is more about performance than features, so I will comment on the new processor in the performance section.

New features on the X30 include:

* Microsoft® Windows® Mobile 2003 Second Edition
WM2003 SE adds support for dynamic screen-switching between landscape and portrait modes and square screen resolution support. Other features include VGA and QVGA that support high-resolution displays for Windows Mobile-based Pocket PCs and Smartphones, Short-cuts via Transcriber, Better Management of Character Sizing in VGA, Automatic Scroll Bars, "Start" Menu includes icons, Support for WPA, Automatic Repagination in Pocket IE and more.
* Next Generation Intel® PXA270 Processors
Intel SpeedStep™ Technology extends battery Life. Intel Wireless MMX technology delivers enhanced multimedia performance. Speeds up to 624MHz. Handwriting Recognition, Games, dynamic GPS maps, voice recognition.
* Integrated 802.11b and Bluetooth® wireless technologies
WiFi -Proliferation of Hotspots (Airports, Hotels, Restaurants, Campus, Work, Home)
Bluetooth - Connect to Bluetooth Peripherals - Modem, Printer, Keyboard, GPS Navigation, Phone
* Starts at $199 non-wireless, $249 wireless
IR Port
This was already superb with the X3/X3i so I retraced the same steps I took when reviewing the X3i and saw the same results. "After setting up my TV in the software, I tried to turn the channel from my couch. Success! So I got up and keeping the line of site to the TV’s IR, I walk as far as I could from the TV without hitting a wall. 19.5 feet later I changed the channel on the X3 and the TV’s channel changed. I went a step further and set up my entire entertainment center on my new Axim. I am happy with the range. "

Performance
This is what everyone really wants to see, right? I have compared benchmarked several Axim models as well as some other brands against the Dell Axim X30 with the 624mhz and the 312mhz processor. I have used Spb Benchmark for my performance tests. The following test were performed with the units set to max performance. Please note that the X30 labeled as 300mhz is actually running at 312mhz. The graphs below are an indicator that the new Intel chips are blazing fast. For the complete comparison results, click here.

Pretty good to me.. looks like im buyin!

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