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DON'T KILL THE AXIM PDA's platform

Broadband and Mobility submitted by optical10 02/23/07 **REVIEWED**

The world leading x51v WM5 device is only now being bettered by HTC's future "Advantage” PDA / Smartphone matching the Axim 624 MHz power etc 2 years after the party started by Dell's forward thinking product!

Yes it may need to have GPS, EDGE, 3G etc to survive as a Smartphone in this mobile obsessed times but it can be done & the current Axim users will appreciate your efforts into the WM6 platform by buying your products if you reward their loyalty.

Obviously this may be previous if you’re not killing the Axim but most forums think you are so hence this post.

Ron Garriques ex - Motorola were counting on you.

Cheers

ps. For those who require other combi options like say PDA only I request the modarator to open a poll on this topic.

1. PDA only
2. Smartphone
3. PDA + GPS inc
4. Smartphone + GPS

I'm presuming it's a given on the two slots [CF/SD] staying in any of it's incarnations above as we have grown attached to their functionality as is also the case with BT & WiFi. Does much have to change for the Axim x51v to change to bring in inline with the soon to be released crop of WM6 units, I think not if the HTC WM6 units are any thing to go by. Heck the iPhone would also have some way to go to beat my current Axim x51v + Audiovox RTM 8000p voice & data CF card for phone usage. Plus don't get me started on all the add-on projects we at sites like aximsite.com have shared like afarre's X51V & Aximizer as Carputer: http://afarreAximCarputer.notlong.com & the Ratoc.com USB host controller CF card that allows me to use a 169 GB Seagate 2.5" HD portable battery caddy for ALL my media needs at home & on the go & soon a Logitech webcam!


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Dell Axim X51v Windows Mobile 6 UPGRADE

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.) submitted by wickedlyslick 02/21/07 **REVIEWED**

Microsoft has released Windows Mobile 6!!!

I know many Axim users would appreciate an upgrade to Windows Mobile 6 as the Axim X51v exceeds the minimum requirements for an upgrade to Windows Mobile 6.

So, Lets see it Dell!!!!!!


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Make an Axim with a bigger screen

Broadband and Mobility, Monitors and Displays submitted by tmcqueen 02/23/07

Wouldn't it be great to have a real tablet that you could use to take notes on? The reason that tablet PCs didn't take off was the price. I would love to see a handleld PC/Mobile device that had a screen that was big enough to use! Why do all Windows Mobile (or PalmOS, etc.) devices have to be 3x5? You can't do anything comfortably on that. I would like to see a Windows Mobile device that has a 5x8 or even an 8.5x11 display. Comment »

A new handheld PDA line

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), New Product Ideas submitted by genjinaro 02/25/07

With the recent talks of Dell ending the Axim line of PDAs, it has hit our community hard.
Being that Dell has produced one of the most powerful handhelds ever manufactured and to this day few have come close to the hardware specs of this small but powerful unit. Even to this day it is recognized as the most powerful stand alone PDA in the market, the Axim X51v.

My proposal is that Dell continue to stay in the handheld market, it doesn't have to be a stand alone PDA, since recent models are now PDA phones. I'd love to see Dell make 2 different types of handhelds, 1 being a PDA type, and the othe,r a PDA/UMPC dual-unit with 2 Operationg systems, Windows Mobile & Windows Tablet (Vista).

In my honest opinion I would love to see a Dell handheld keeping both the CF & SD slots (favored but not necessary) with updated hardware and a Windows Mobile 6 or greater OS.
The twist is, is that each would have the same hardware specs but a different form factor, one similar to a traditional handheld and the other as a mini tablet form.

As for the PDA/UMPC dual unit, this would really make up for the current UMPC's downsides, one of them being the fact that you simply cannot effectively use a UMPC with instant on and good battery life and you don't have the same speeds as a mobile OS does. On the oither hand when using the mobile OS isn't enough for your specific tasks you can switch to the desktop OS ala the UMPC side of the unit.
I'd love to see a Windows Mobile 6 Professional OS & a Windows Vista Business combination all in one dual-unit.

I would also reccomend an Optional Dock Disk Drive Stand for CD/DVDRW etc. or similar to those lines for the PDA/UMPC dual unit.

I would also count the PDA/UMPC unit as being the high end unit in comparison to the PDA/ phone type unit.

I would direct the PDA type to college students & the UMPC/PDA type to business users. Also I would recommend bluetooth keyboards and mice with both, as separate purchase accessories or in bundle packs for fair pricing.

If priced competitively well as you have did the Axim I can see a future here.
They would also make for good display items at Dell Kiosks.
Keeping a price range of $400-$980 would be ideal, much bettter than what current competitors offer.

I'm sure the handheld community will agree, Dell shouldn't leave the handheld market, Dell is a powerful name in that community...

Last Edited: 4/25/2007

~Brighthand member~
(Aximsite member) 14 Comments »

Axim with GPS

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Broadband and Mobility submitted by ranger 02/18/07

I see many new GPS devices on the market and wonder why Dell doesn't make a PDA with a GPS receiver built into it's already great PDA's!

Personally I think having your contacts etc. with WM5 in a car a perfect solution. 1 Comment »

Great Idea for Ultra Mobile Computer

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Sales Strategies, Digital Nomads submitted by snowbob230 02/18/07

A low cost quality UMC. I would love to have one, but the cost is way too high for me. If you could make a UMC for under 1 K that had a GPS Wireless and bluetooth I would be thrilled. 10 Comments »

Smartphone

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.) submitted by gautam 02/16/07

The Dell Axim PDA is not super-popular, but I think if it moved into the SmartPhone realm (especially in order to compete with upcoming iPhone) then it could pick up some market-share and be a great device for US cell phone providers. 92 Comments »

Axim and phone

Broadband and Mobility submitted by sparlee 02/26/07 **REVIEWED**

All I think you should do is take the axim add the option of a SIM unlocked phone.

Perfect.


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WM6

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.) submitted by newdoughboy 04/25/07

I just got my Axim and it still is the best PPC out there, so I think it would be the right thing to do. Comment »

Long Live the Axim

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.) submitted by newdoughboy 04/25/07

Love it and would buy dell again if new axim is continued 6 Comments »

Please don't kill the Axim!!!

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.) submitted by cherdman 04/25/07 **REVIEWED**

Converged devices are too restrictive! I want my cell and PDA seperate! I love the Axim line and have been a staunch supporter for years. I'm sad to see it die.


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