Dell Axim X51v - Handheld - Windows Mobile 5.0 - 3.7" color TFT ( 480 x 640 ) - Bluetooth, Wi-Fi by Dell Computers
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Digital camera reviews of Dell Axim X51v - Handheld - Windows Mobile 5.0 - 3.7" color TFT ( 480 x 640 ) - Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Digital camera 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.
Digital camera Review: AXIM PDA X51v
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a neat unit, purch from Dell 11/05, with the Blue tooth Keyboard. Great display. I installed a SD card. Only problem is the battery life, the thing goes dead in a day or so when on the shelf. Then it has the "white screen" thing, do a soft reset, and back to normal operation. Might get a bigger bat. BUT--I have a PALM Z22 for etcetera, the battery seems to last FOREVER. ADVICE!! take a pass on the PDA thing and get a Palm Z22 for every day notes and little stuff.
Digital camera Review: Almost better than my laptop! Excellent product!
Summary: 5 Stars
Excellent product, I carry my Axim everywhere I go and get on wireless networks with ease. I sync my Axim with Outlook and my music. It is an absolute one stop shop! Those who have problems must not be technologically savvy. It is easy to use, setup, and convenient.Digital camera 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.
Digital camera Review: An excellent PDA
Summary: 5 Stars
This is my second Dell Axim, having first had an X5 Advanced, and having enjoyed trouble-free pocket computing for years.
This one is many steps up what with excellent wireless performance, excellent display, great speed and memory expandability, and smaller form factor.
Then there is the reasonable price.
This is one of the best PDAs out there, hands down!