624 MHz Axim X50v Handheld with 1-Year Advanced Exchange Service and 1-Year Tech Support
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc. Part number: 5061YR
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- The Dell Axim X50v is filled to the brim with PIM and entertainment features; unfortunately, it suffers from subpar performance.
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CNET editors' review
624 MHz Axim X50v Handheld with 1-Year Advanced Exchange Service and 1-Year Tech Support price range: $599.99
- Reviewed by: Bonnie Cha
- Edited by: Wil O'Neal
- Reviewed on: 10/12/2004
- Released on: 10/12/2004
The good: Large VGA screen; great graphics; included gaming bundle; Windows Media Player 10.0 Mobile; fast processor and ample memory; integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth; sleek design; user-replaceable battery.
The bad: Heavy; small navigation toggle; lackluster software bundle; so-so battery life and video performance.
The bottom line: The Dell Axim X50v is filled to the brim with PIM and entertainment features; unfortunately, it suffers from subpar performance.
User reviews
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I'm a convert...
by jijiki on May 13, 2005
Pros: Resolution; Speed; Connectivity
Cons: Battery Life; Limited Bundled Software
Summary: Being a long time Palm/PalmOS user I had my heart set on a Palm T series but after reading many reviews and talking with co-workers that use Dell/Pocket ...
Summary: Being a long time Palm/PalmOS user I had my heart set on a Palm T series but after reading many reviews and talking with co-workers that use Dell/Pocket PC, I made the switch. One of the primary decisions was due to the fact that the T series that I was looking at did not have built in WiFi. I've been using my X50V for about a month now and I LOVE IT!!
WHY IT GETS AN '8'
+ The screen resolution is beautiful and the portrait/landscape option is wonderful
+ It synchs effortlessly with my office Outlook
+ The variety of writing input methods is a real bonus
+ 3D games really show off its power
+ Quick-browsing the Web is nice and I can even control my other PCs through Remote Desktop. COOL!
+ WiFi & BlueTooth!
+ SD & CF Slots!
WHY IT DIDN'T GET A '9'
- Battery life does suck somewhat but I'm hardly ever away from a power source so not a big deal.
- A bit more bundled softwary; even shareware would have been nice.
- buttons are a bit on the small side
(To get a '10' from me the device would have to rub my feet after a hard day's work)
Expansion memory is a must (high-speed SD 1 GB)! Considering an extra battery for those long flights. Definitely considering the GPS which includes a car charger.22 out of 22 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great Unit Once You Work Out The Bugs ...
by elijah_baley on March 24, 2005
Pros: Great Display and Ergonomics
Cons: Have to reset often because of hardware issues.
Summary: I use my Axim extensively and the X50v's superior display is worth the extra money. The ergonomics are great. Now here are the problems: If you turn off the ...
Summary: I use my Axim extensively and the X50v's superior display is worth the extra money. The ergonomics are great. Now here are the problems: If you turn off the wireless features, you cannot get them to work after turning them back on unless you also soft reset the device. This problem exist for the Blue Tooth Keyboard and the wireless B. Also, the device has a wrist strap hook, but finding a wrist strap you can attach to it is extremely difficult (the hole on the unit is very small). I finally found a camera wrist strap on Ebay that I could hook to it. It is beyond belief that Dell does not sell one. Also, the extra capacity battery almost doubles the thickness of the unit, but it is worth it for a long day of use. Overall, I love the device and it performs better than I expected. The wireless features are great if you have access to hotspots. One more note, the 3D games that come with it are crappy. You are better off downloading Bejeweled 2.
Updated
Update: About a week ago the unit died. DEAD and I mean DEAD. Not paniking (because it was backed up and still under warranty) - I called Dell support. Well they had me take out the battery, hold the power button down for about a minute, then hook it up to the charging cable, then turn it on. Can you believe it actually worked. I had to reset it up (which I think should be done periodically anyway) and so far no problems. Dell Support actually saved the day. Moral of the story: Back it up.21 out of 22 users found this user opinion helpful.
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A beautiful device with a good price-performance ratio.
by kfatica on April 22, 2005
Pros: Crisp screen, thin profile, built-in wireless solutions, built-in SD and CF slots.
Cons: Easy to accidentally press buttons on the side of unit, don't care for the feel of the power button, stylus is so thin it's sometimes awkward to use and sometimes a pain to put in the storage silo.
Summary: After having owned a Palm IIIxe, then moving up to a H-P iPAQ 3955, I thought it would be tough to beat the Compaq. Though an excellent performer, I grew ...
Summary: After having owned a Palm IIIxe, then moving up to a H-P iPAQ 3955, I thought it would be tough to beat the Compaq. Though an excellent performer, I grew tired of the bulk of the 3955, especially since I was using it with the Expansion Pack Plus for extra battery life and a CF expansion slot.
I've enjoyed the power of the PocketPC operating system and decided to look again at iPAQ devices. I wanted a more powerful processor, but more importantly I wanted the convenience of having expansion slots built-in to the unit. I also wanted wireless capabilities without having to use an external add-on.
When I began looking at higher-end iPAQs, the price began climbing well above $500. I couldn't justify spending that much when I was merely upgrading out of desire, not necessity. I decided to look at Dell Axims. Two of my friends raved about their older Axims and a little research led me to look at the x50v. It had all the features I wanted plus an affordable price. I purchased mine for $425 directly from Dell in March of '05.
So far I've been very impressed with its performance, particularly using Wi-Fi. I have a home wireless network. With my iPAQ using an external Linksys card I could not wander through the house and get a signal, but with the Dell x50v I have been able to wander two floors up from the base unit and still have a respectable signal! I have not tried the Bluetooth feature yet because I've not outfitted either of my computers with it, but I do expect to have a Bluetooth phone in the near future, so I'm looking forward to being able to utilize it.
The screen is razor-sharp and it took a little adjusting to get used to it. The pictures of my children I used to carry on my iPAQ revealed much more detail on the Dell and the screen was nice and bright, too. Typefaces look as they should and are very clean and easy to read.
Two immediate things that were not pleasing to me were the power button and the stylus. My old 3955 iPAQ power button gave a solid response when depressed; a firm click. The Axim, however, had a recessed button that I really had a bit of trouble getting used to. It's response was not so positive, possibly even dull (if you were to describe a click), and sometimes I had to try two times or more to get it right. My fingers are medium-sized for a man, so I might imagine a person with larger digits could have trouble.
The stylus was very thin and difficult to hold. Unlike the iPAQ, where the stylus was a bit beefier and it clicked nicely in to place in its silo, the Axim silo is notched to line up with a nub on the end of the stylus. It fits flush in to the top of the device, but you sometimes have to line-up the nub to fit in the notch. Picky, maybe, but you never get the secure feeling that it's in place and will stay there. Also, Dell gives you only one stylus. H-P gave you two.
One final thing that impressed me about this was the battery life. I've read some reviews where people have said the battery didn't last long. Well, I have to say, I'm pretty impressed that I can have my screen brightness up fairly high and surf wirelessly for at least 40 minutes continuously before I get the low battery warning. And that's at the end of the day, after the unit's been used beforehand! I've thought about purchasing the longer-life battery for it as a backup, but so far am okay with the standard battery. Oh yes, I almost forgot the unit has a built-in backup battery to help protect from storage loss.
I have become used to the feel of this device; Dell has given the case some sort of rubber treatment to the sides that make it less slippery to hold. The microfiber case, I thought, was kind of cheesey, but for now it's okay. I miss having a nice hard case for it like I had for the iPAQ, but the Innopocket magnesium case may be my next accessory purchase.
In all, I think it's hard to beat the price-performance ratio on the Dell Axim x50v. For a high-end product it's a bargain.10 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Chance of severe damage to USB ports
by ericst on May 28, 2005
Pros: Less expensive; VGA screen
Cons: Russian roulette whether will fry your mobo; horrible tech support
Summary: To preface my comments, I've been a computer professional for 25 years, so I know a thing or two about what I'm going to say. 4 hrs into ...
Summary: To preface my comments, I've been a computer professional for 25 years, so I know a thing or two about what I'm going to say. 4 hrs into use, my new Axim X50v fried BOTH the USB ports AND the Bluetooth on my Acer tablet PC during ActiveSync operation. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH AXIM X50s! Let the buyer beware! Read all about it on www.aximsite.com ("Cradle of death" thread under X50 Hardware Problems), or even on Dell's own Axim forums. Customer & tech support outsourced to India/Panama and completely incompetent. No explanation from Dell, despite the fact that this nonsense has been going on for months (prior to my misadventure). Unit returned for refund.
10 out of 11 users found this user opinion helpful.
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A03 ROM Upgrade - significant performance improvement
by JimCanuck on April 29, 2005
Pros: Overall smoother operation; especially WiFi & BT; improved battery life and memory management.
Cons: Now meets my expectations of a Win2003SE PDA
Summary: On April 20, Dell released the A03 upgrade for the X50 and X50v. An essential upgrade that turns this PDA into the performance powerhouse expected from the initial specifications. WiFi ...
Summary: On April 20, Dell released the A03 upgrade for the X50 and X50v. An essential upgrade that turns this PDA into the performance powerhouse expected from the initial specifications. WiFi and Bluetooth operation works on demand; improved battery life reported; much better memory management signficantly reduces need to perform freuquent soft resets. Programs in Built-In Storage operate at expected levels; for instance AvantGo launches smoothly and reduced update sync times from over 5 min to under 1.5 min for same configuration. Ends the need to "fight" the PDA to make it perform as expected. More details at http://dicx.blogspot.com.
9 out of 9 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Returning mine - even after much research pre-purchase
Pros: The screen on this bad boy is GLORIOUS. It truly is as close as you can get to having a computer in your hand. I'm a MSWord & Excel freak, also a chronic organizer - this was going to be the PERFECT handheld PC and I couldn't wait to get it!
Cons: After being given a ship date of over a WEEK post-order, I called a few times to see if perhaps the unit had shipped early and learned that if I ASKED for it, it'd be shipped next day. "Well, YEAH, please." I've toyed with this gorgeous, sports-car-of-a
8 out of 8 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Disappointed with this product. I ordered this direct from Dell
by Michael Dunn on July 24, 2005
Pros: lots of features which is why I purchased
Cons: align screen could not be gotten rid of
Summary: I synched the pda to my laptop with no problem but when it asks to tap screen to setup pda it went to an align screen with a cross hair ...
Summary: I synched the pda to my laptop with no problem but when it asks to tap screen to setup pda it went to an align screen with a cross hair in the center. I tapped and aligned till I was blue in the face but it kept going back to the same screen. I went to Dell's site and tried everything they suggested to no avail. Then I went to users site to find a solution. I found many users in the same boat. Tried all their solutions without results. I also noticed that when a user did get rid of this screen they very often didn't know why or how that was accomplished. Also the problem reoccurs and you can be right back where you started. In the end I reluctantly returned the product to Dell for credit and am waiting for that. I might add that for the money they could give you a stylus and at least one screen protector. I had to buy these and now have no use for them.
8 out of 9 users found this user opinion helpful.
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I LOVE MY Dell X50v!
Pros: I'm impressed!!! I only paid $382 w/coupon code. HP will cost you $650! CNET gives a unwarranted poor review. READ elsewhere for true facts. This baby is awesome and is indestructable. Get the KINGMAX 1GB Platinum 60X SD card ($85 at newegg) and you're al
Cons: Battery life could be better. Just buy the car kit!
7 out of 7 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Pure power. Pure Performance. Great buy.
by vbb1964 on May 6, 2005
Pros: Perfect video play back. Every option available is built in.
Cons: Couldn't get my bluetooth headset setup with this unit.
Summary: This is likely the best PDA on the market. Purely based on the specs it is the best.
My focus is on video playback. I have loaded up to 1gig ...Summary: This is likely the best PDA on the market. Purely based on the specs it is the best.
My focus is on video playback. I have loaded up to 1gig mpg and wmv files and the playback is flawless, DVD quality and smooth flow. The display is bright and crisp. Its ideal for day or night use.
The easy battery swap and charging system gives you more time than you will likely ever need.
The SD and CF slots allow you a range of storage options including the 6 gig microdrives.
The bluetooth and 802.11b give you a wide range of connectivity. The setup was easy.
The processor adjusts its clock speed based on performance needs saving battery power.
This is likely Dells best product for the money.
The speaker is a little weak but this doesn't effect headphone playback which is superior to other units I've tested.
If not for the speaker I would have rated this a 10.6 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Too Slow to be of use!
by Kev50027 on March 19, 2005
Pros: Looks great, feels great in your hand.
Cons: Extremely slow responding, screen is low quality and colors look unsaturated.
Summary: This handheld gives a great first impression, it fits nicely into your hand, and though it feels cheap, its sturdy enough not to fall apart right away. The buttons are ...
Summary: This handheld gives a great first impression, it fits nicely into your hand, and though it feels cheap, its sturdy enough not to fall apart right away. The buttons are nice, not too small to be used.
Once you turn it on you find out that it is infact very slow. When i tried to get to contacts it took forever. It was so slow, that i returned it for another pda. The screen is bright, but colors are washed out and the viewing angle is terrible. Web access is very slow, as is anything else. The only thing that runs at an okay speed are the games that come with it.
Dont buy this, opt for a 320 x 240 screened pda with the same processor. 640 x 480 doesnt offer that much more, and after trying 3 models with it, i much prefer the lower resolution screens simply because they are much faster.8 out of 12 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
- Part number: 5061YR
- Description: The Dell 624 MHz Axim X50v delivers performance, connectivity and a brilliant VGA display in a sleek, sophisticated design. Powered by the Intel XScale PXA270 Processor at 624 MHz, 64 MB SDRAM and 128 MB Intel StrataFlash ROM, the device offers excellent performance. This handheld comes equipped with the Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition operating system with Windows Media Player 10 Mobile. It includes an integrated CompactFlash Type II and Secure Digital / SDIO Now! / MMC card slots for flexible expansion. Featuring a 3.5 mm headphone / headset jack for headsets, this handheld also includes an Intel 2700G multimedia accelerator with 16 MB video memory. In addition, the built-in microphone and speaker ensure easy recording while you are on the go. The integrated Wi-Fi (802.11b) and Bluetooth wireless technologies offer flexible connectivity options.
General
- Product Type Handheld
- Width 2.9 in
- Built-in Devices Display
- Depth 0.7 in
- Height 4.7 in
- Dimensions (W x D x H) 2.9 in x 0.7 in x 4.7 in
- Weight 6.2 oz
- Connectivity Device(s) Docking cradle + battery charger
- Included Accessories Protective cover
Processor
- Processor Intel Xscale 624 MHz
- Processor Intel 624 MHzXscale
Memory
- ROM 128 MB - Flash
- RAM 64 MB - SDRAM
- Installed RAM 64 MB
- Supported Flash Memory Cards MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, CompactFlash (type II)
- Compatibility SDIO
- Total User Available Memory 139 MB
- User Available Memory Flash: 90 MB
- RAM technology SDRAM
- Installed ROM 128 MB Flash
Display
- Display Type 3.7 in TFT active matrix - Transflective
- Display type 3.7 in TFT active matrix
- Image 16-bit (64K colors)
- Display Resolution 480 x 640
Graphics System
- Graphics Accelerator Intel 2700G
- Video Memory 16 MB
- 3D APIs JSR 184, OpenGL ES
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003 Second Edition
- Software WPA, Clock, Inbox, Notes, Tasks, Backup, Enigmo, Memory, Calendar, Contacts, Pictures, Switcher, Messaging, Solitaire, Brightness, Calculator, Jawbreaker, VPN Client, Align Screen, Power Status, File Explorer, MSN Messenger, Landscape mode, Volume Control, ListPro (Trial), Version Display, CityTime (Trial), Infrared Beaming, Battery Pack 2004, Dell WLAN utility, Handy ZIP (Trial), Stunt Car Extreme, Funk Odyssey Client, Total Remote (Trial), Trip Tracker (Trial), Agenda Fusion (Trial), Ilium eWallet (Trial), Microsoft Pocket Word, Microsoft Outlook 2002, Microsoft Pocket Excel, ParaGraph CalliGrapher, Dell Diagnostic Utility, Microphone Gain Control, Full Hand Casino (Trial), Microsoft Voice Recorder, Pocket Internet Explorer, Terminal Services Client, Handmark Monopoly (Trial), Handmark SCRABBLE (Trial), Cash Organizer 2003 Deluxe, Microsoft ActiveSync 3.7.1, McAfee VirusScan PDA (Trial), Westtek ClearVue Suite (Trial), Windows Media Player 10 Mobile
Input Device
- Input device type Stylus, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button
- Type Stylus, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button
Audio
- Supported Digital Audio Formats MP3, WMA
- Audio Input Microphone
- Audio input type Microphone
- Audio Output Speaker(s)
- Voice Recording Capability Yes
Telecom
- Modem None
- Modem None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 SD Memory Card, 1 CompactFlash Card - Type II
- Wireless Connectivity IrDA, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b
- Interfaces 1 x Headset - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x USB
- Port / Connector Type:Interface 1Headset, 1USB
- Connector Provided Mini-phone 3.5 mm
- Expansion slot(s) total (free) 1 SD Memory Card, 1 CompactFlash Card Type II
Power
- Battery installed (max) 1 Lithium ion
- Power Device Power adapter
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
- Power supply device Power adapter
Environmental Parameters
- Operating temperature 32 °F104 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90%
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
GPS
- GPS Navigation None
Battery
- Installed Qty (Max Supported) 1
- Technology / Form Factor Lithium ion
- Capacity 1100 mAh
Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service / Support Details 1 year Limited warranty Replacement
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Replacement - 1 year
Product series
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624 MHz Axim X50v Handheld with 1-Year Advanced Exchange Service and 1-Year Tech Support
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003 Second Edition, 64 MB, Intel 624 MHzXscale, IrDA, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b, 2.9 in x 0.7 in x 4.7 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button
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520 MHz Axim X50 Handheld with 1-Year Advanced Exchange Service and 1-Year Tech Support
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003 Second Edition, 64 MB, Intel 520 MHzXscale, IrDA, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b, 2.9 in x 0.7 in x 4.7 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button
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416 MHz Axim X50 Handheld with 1-Year Advanced Exchange Service and 1-Year Tech Support
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003 Second Edition, 64 MB, Intel 416 MHzXscale, IrDA, Bluetooth, 2.9 in x 0.7 in x 4.7 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button
Manufacturer info
- Dell, Inc.
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