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No Extra Software Option

Software submitted by ootleman 02/16/07 **PARTIALLY IMPLEMENTED**

Would love the ability to have a clean Vista install. No AOL software, no earthlink software, no google software - just a clean, original OS.


Check out jeremy_f's update on our current software options.


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Dell Tablet PC

Laptops submitted by gautam 02/16/07 **IMPLEMENTED**

The XPS and E series notebooks are great, but a move into making 12.1 and 14.1 inch tablet PC convertible notebooks would be fantastic. I can easily see the m1210 and the e1405 being ported to the tablet medium.
Check out what Glenn from the tablet team has to say about the Latitude XT.




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Downloadable, PDF format, full technical specs for all systems

Advertising and Marketing, Dell Web Site submitted by benjesuit 06/12/07 **REVIEWED**

Before I buy, I would like to have the options of downloading the full technical specifications of the system. Not just the brief specifications. Place a link under "tech specs" tab that allows you to view or download the full specification PDF file for those of us who care about and understand such things. This way everyone is satisfied.
We are looking to improve the specs pages by making them consistent across all product lines, provide more in-depth specifications and making them available in a printable format.





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Linux based PDA!

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.) submitted by shrewduser 02/19/07

I would love to be able to buy a commercially supported linux based PDA, some exsist but they are difficult to obtain. I want to be able to use powerful linux tools on the go. 34 Comments »

DON"T make a mobile phone.

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Sales Strategies submitted by badblood 04/08/07

By the way, there are too many mobile phones, don't make another one. Not even a gooseberry style, so called smart-phone, iPhone like thing. 11 Comments »

Transreflective LCDs for Laptops

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Laptops submitted by theimpostor 02/19/07

Dell should consider introducing trans-reflective LCDs to its laptops. These screens allow the use of LCD screens in conditions with bright ambient light conditions such as outdoors in direct sunlight. In these conditions the backlight is not required further reducing battery consumption. Such screens are available but only a few specialist laptop manufacturers use them. If Dell were to adopt such technology they would become more economical to produce and cause a significant step forward in laptop display development.

The Dell Axim X51v PDA in fact has a transreflective display. It would be great to see this technology in laptops made by Dell.

This site gives some more information about transreflective displays http://www.irontech.com/industrial_LCD_displays_for_sunlight.html.

Sometimes glossy, high-contrast screens such as the Dell TrueLife screens are referred to as transreflective but they are not. 2 Comments »

OpenMOKO phones

New Product Ideas submitted by migizi 07/24/07

Dell should continue to support open source platforms. The OpenMOKO (http://www.openmoko.org/) project is one that will create a Linux based OS for cell phones. Right now there is only one company making phones for that platform but they won't be released till October. If Dell can get into the unlocked phone business and make some high quality phones that run off OpenMOKO they could take the cell phone industry to new heights. With the ability to make a high end systems like they did with the Axim line I know a lot of people would be willing to get their hands on one. Comment »

Axims with New ubuntu Mobile

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Broadband and Mobility, Linux submitted by mikedovin 05/07/07

Canical just announced a version of ubuntu for mobile devices like the Dell Axim Pocket Pc's i suggest they should offer that as an alternative to Windows Mobile because it is so hard to set up to sync with Ubuntu and I bet it will be a safer and fuller OS for the pocket PC platform. Comment »

minimalistic ultraportable.

Broadband and Mobility submitted by ogechter 07/11/07

Hello,

We are a lot of people looking for a cheap and minimalistic ultraportable. The objective is to be able to WORK (and not play or watching video) with a very small, reliable machine, everywhere (in a subway or in a plant as an example).

This kind of machine could be usefull in the industrie, for writers, for assistant, in east europ countries, in china and india. It could be usefull for old people afraid by the power of the new machines, and for old people who prefer using wordprocessing machines. And it could be a "ecologic friendly" machine (few material, low power needs).

To make a long description short : this machine is more or less a mix between a PDA (but focus on work applications) included in a keyboard, connectable on an external screen.
In the past, the Psion minicomputer was perfect for that, unfortunatly, this machine is not sold anymore and nothing can replace it at the moment.

The minimum machine could have :
- around 5 to 8 inches "panoramic" color touch screen.
- Ultraportable keyboard (someone taking the keyboard in the hands could be able to reach all the keys just with the thumbs).
- No hard disk, but memory stick.
- USB2 plug.
- memory cards drives (multi format, as in the Compaq Nc6320)
- Wifi connectable.

The screen could be included in the keyboard without articulation. The angle between the keyboard and a table could be adjust with feet.
It could be possible to connect an external screen on the keyboard.

No internal CD or DVD drive. No PCMCIA slot. Minimum sound capabilities.
The machine would use basic microchip. The objective is to be cheap and avoid heat (and allow a very good autonomy).
The design has to be attractive.

The machine could use Epoc OS, Palm OS or other portable OS.
Ideally, the software have to be freeware or opensource.
The minimum software package will be :
- A basic but complet word processor (like the Windows wordpad), compatible with rtf.
- a spreadsheet (like Excel 5), compatible xls.
- a schedule manager
- a portable internet browser, with Java
- a pdf printer/viewer,
- an archive manager (like 7zip).
- an email software
- a contacts manager.

From the basic user point of view I think it could be enough. The softwares and OS have to be very stable, fast and easy to use.

I hope that you will like this idea (which is not "my" idea. I discussed this with a lot of people who are looking for the same product as me).
regards
O.Gechter 5 Comments »

Promoção

submitted by joelneto 08/13/07

Que tal a Dell oferecer a assinatura de um portal para quem comprar um pc pelo razo de pelo menos 03 meses? Seria muito barato desde que fosse feita uma boa negociação. Façam uma pesquisa de preço com o ig, uol, terra, etc. 1 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 »

embeded linux on axim

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Linux submitted by betzelelgalut 03/12/07

i thought this would be kind of cool ;-) . although, i'd just be happy for a inpiron 1505 with redhat on it. 2 Comments »

Provide 3rd Party WM6 and WM5 Upgrades for X51v

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Software submitted by kbachler 08/10/07 **REVIEWED**

Recently, users have developed ROM A17 for the Dell Axim X51v using AKU 3.5.2. Users have also developed a beta (near release) of WM6, including SDHC support.

Apple is a company that "man-upped" and provided -- even promoted -- Boot Camp to its users - software put together by 3rd parties -- rather than fighting such software.

While we realize Dell may be concerned about liability (they can disclaim) we hope that Dell will only not attack the users who have brought improved value to Dell customers on their own -- but we further hope that Dell would be supportive of the effort (although not offering official support -- no one would expect that.)

As a user, I hope that Dell will "bless" the recent ROM A17 and WM6 for the Dell Axim.


Please see jackie_c's comment
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Do sell the Axim x51 serial RS232 cable!

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.) submitted by noname2007 04/15/07

For the Axim x51/x51v which has a RS232 port (which Dell won't admitt that easily because nearly nobody at Dell knows that fact) exists a RS232 cable from Dell, yes!

It's only not listed in the web shop thus hurting Dell more than serving it! Why not list this in the webshop as all other accessories for the Axims?

Don't tell me that cable doesn't exist. At work I have one! It only won't function with too much serial devices because the Axim only has a TTL Rs232 port. There also exist cables from other vendors which do make a real RS232 out of the Dell TTL one... Comment »

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 »

SDHC firmware update for dell axim pda's

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.) submitted by simpsonsfan 04/03/07 **REVIEWED**

Currently, dell axim pdas are limited to 2GB SD cards. A simple firmware update to add SDHC support would allow 8GB+ cards to be used with them.


Please see jackie_c's comment
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Release the Axim hardware specifications

Broadband and Mobility, Service and Support submitted by jtzapp 05/09/07 **REVIEWED**

Now that Dell has gotten out of the handheld market, why not release the specifications for the chips et al, for the Axims? I would love to be able to run linux on my Axim X50v, and I'm sure I'm not the only one -- but that's not really going to happen unless developers can tailor the kernel to the hardware. Michael Dell and the rest of the company have recently made a public promise to further linux on Dell hardware, and this would go a long way towards engendering brand loyalty. I don't see how this can harm Dell in any way, and as I said, would certainly help to assure me that Dell doesn't want to leave its customers out in the cold even if they no longer sell the product. We're not asking for any sort of support whatsoever, just the ability to exercise our freedoms with respect to the products we purchase.


Please see jackie_c's comment
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Revive Axim line, provide WM6 support

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.) submitted by pdadigest 06/07/07 **REVIEWED**

I too was dismayed that the Axim line was dropped. It is a great product that has fostered much loyalty among its users, who would very likely embrace an improved, more powerful, enhanced Axim line. Dell runs the risk of alienating many customers by dropping the Axim products. I would like to see Dell announce, at a minimum, Windows Mobile 6 support for the existing Axim X50/X51 products, so that the investment their customers have made in Dell products will be continued forward for a couple of years. Thank you.


Please see jackie_c's comment
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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!!!!!!


Please see chris_b's comments
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Alternate approach to increase Axim's longevity - community support

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.) submitted by malevolent 04/26/07 **REVIEWED**

I have seen countless threads and editorials concerning Dell’s recent decision regarding their direction for the Axim: nowhere. I am making one (almost certain) assumption based on my development experience, that even makes this idea possible. I am assuming there are software tools and unpublished functionality targeted solely for the Axim and its Dell developers.

If support is indeed being dropped for the Axim (to some simply meaning, no WM6) then contribute / host a Dell-approved site that allows would-be developers / hackers / porters easy access to information and tools giving us open source developers and the community a jump start to taking over the needs of the Axim user base thus allowing Axim users to not feel totally abandoned by your company.

I understand the business world and can appreciate the fact that perhaps the Axim was not doing your bottom line any justice, but seeing as the Axim went from seemingly a bright future to being a product that is discontinued all in the time between making and receiving my order, I cannot help but feel a little cheated. The simple fact is that despite the power, potential, and possibilities of the Axim line, they would totally go untapped if Dell does not provide some kind of attempt to ensure its survival. I know it would feel good to the Axim team if they saw their product prosper and grow beyond what it has.

I would like someone from Dell to make some kind of statement regarding this, because despite the fact that I love the Axim, not to mention the financial investment I have made, I will need to find another alternative. I am a developer and developing for the MS WM6 emulator is just not the same.


Please see jackie_c's comment
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