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One of the biggest criticisms that the Pocket PC line of handheld computers have suffered over the last few years is that they are stratospherically expensive. This is true. When Microsoft developed the software that runs these devices, it said it was targeting the business user--people willing to pay more than $500 and as much as a $1,000 for a pocket--sized computer with a color--screen. But the Pocket PC devices--made by companies like HP and Casio--have been around a few years now and the prices have started to come down. Enter Dell, the company that makes affordable, customizable and-- in my experience--reliable desktop computers.
Now the company has introduced its own branded Pocket PC device, the X5 Axim, a handheld Pocket PC computer for the masses. It has all the features you come to expect in a handheld computer including a cradle for synchronizing data with a computer, a 3.5 inch (diagonal) color screen, and a stylus for data input using either and tappable on screen keyboard of handwriting recognition (which is pretty good, actually, thanks to Microsoft).
The device comes in two models that are identical except for the guts. The advanced model has a 400 MHz processor versus a 300 MHz processor in the basic model. The other variation is in the memory: 112 MB versus 64 MB.
In fact, Dell sells it just as they would a desktop or laptop computer with add-on options accessories on their online store. If you've been hankering of one of these amazing devices, I can tell you the Amim is really worth a serious look.
(Visit Andy Walker's computer advice Web site at www.Cyberwalker.com)
Reviewed: Feb. 21, 2003
Type: MobilityTech, Productivity
From: Dell
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