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Product Description
Small but powerful, the new Dell AximTM X5 handhelds are packed with built-in features, available with a host of useful options, and absolutely loaded with Dell value, The Dell Axim X5... More
Small but powerful, the new Dell AximTM X5 handhelds are packed with built-in features, available with a host of useful options, and absolutely loaded with Dell value, The Dell Axim X5 handheld's sophisticated design encloses a brilliant 3.5" high-resolution transflective color display, four application keys, a navigator button, scroll dial, record button, and headphone mini-jack. But Dell Axim X5 handhelds have much more than just a pretty face on the outside. Inside is an Intel® XScaleTM Processor at 400MHz or 300MHz processor, 32MB or 64MB of SDRAM, and 32MB or 48MB of Flash ROM Less
Running on an ultra-fast 400MHz Intel ARM processor, Palm OS 5.2.1 and 64MB of memory, the Palm Tungsten C handles Word, Excel and PowerPoint compatible files with ease. Its built-in WiFi... More
Running on an ultra-fast 400MHz Intel ARM processor, Palm OS 5.2.1 and 64MB of memory, the Palm Tungsten C handles Word, Excel and PowerPoint compatible files with ease. Its built-in WiFi (802.11b) technology lets you access business and personal networks, send email and attachments and browse the Internet with blazing efficiency, making you more productive. You're connected anywhere because you have Wi-Fi access-at your office, at home, in airports, hotels, cafes and more-with the number of access points continually growing. Plus, it features a new high-resolution 320x320 color screen, a built-in keyboard, a 5 way navigator button for fast, one handed access to information, dual expansion capabilities and more. Use the expansion slot to add memory, applications and back up data with expansion cards, or add a digital camera. Use the Universal Connector to attach a GPS receiver, battery pack, even a barcode scanner. Personalize your handheld with a choice of more than 10,000 applications to help you track flig Less
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Key Features   
Wireless Capabilities   Infrared irDA Built-in Wireless • WLAN 802.11b • Infrared irDA
Processor 400 MHz Intel XScale 400 MHz Intel XScale PXA255
Weight 6.9 oz. 6.3 oz.
Installed RAM   64 MB 64 MB
Operating System   Microsoft Mobile Pocket PC 2003 Palm OS
Screen Size 3.5 inch -
Family Line - Palm Tungsten
Type PDA PDA
Technical Features   
Expansion Slot   CompactFlash (CF) Type I Slot Palm Expansion Slot
PDA Special Features   - Vibration Notification • Sound Notification • Led Notification
Processor Speed 400 MHz 400 MHz
Processor Type Intel XScale Intel XScale PXA255
Input Method   Jog Dial • Touch Screen Keyboard • Touch Screen
Interface Type   USB • Infrared -
Display   
Screen Resolution   240 x 320 320 x 320
Color Depth   16-bit (64k colors) 16-bit (64k colors)
Display Technology Transflective Color TFT Transflective Color TFT
Multimedia   
Voice Recorder   With Voice Recorder -
Built-in Music Player   - MP3 Player
Audio Output Headphone Jack • Built in Speaker 2.5 mm Headset Jack • Built in Speaker
Built-in Digital Camera - Optional Digital Camera
Battery   
Battery Life - Up to 7 Hours
Battery Type   Proprietary Lithium Proprietary Lithium
Dimensions   
Depth 0.71 in. 0.65 in.
Height 5.04 in. 4.8 in.
Width 3.21 in. 3.07 in.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
Included Accessories - Stylus • Protective Cover
Release Date 18 November, 2002 23 April, 2003
Product ID 20295304 22141751
UPC - 080593100836
Product MPN   
MPN 3001yr P80900US/8310
 
Consumer Reviews
X5
Dell Axim X5 Pocket PC
From $89.00
Tungsten C
Palm Tungsten C Handheld
$150.00

Product Review Summary

4.2
Based on 59 user reviews
85% recommend this product
5 stars
32
4 stars
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3 stars
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Consumer Reviews

368

Dell's raiding the Pocket PC pantry again with the Axim X5

byyusakugo Dec 3, 2002
100 Helpfuls 101 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Tons of features, great price.
Cons Size of the unit, Pocket PC OS.
Recommended it? Yes

Well, Dell is expanding its markets... it was just a matter of time before Dell dove into the handheld market. No surprise that it sided with the Pocket PC OS since Dell has had a strong relationship with Microsoft and Intel. Yes, many of the parts inside the Dell Axim are made by Intel.

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146

Dell makes other Pocket PC vendors sweat

bystevelarrison Jan 19, 2003
32 Helpfuls 33 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Good price, good features, high quality screen.
Cons A little bulky
Recommended it? Yes

Dell is in a unique position. Their marketing muscle allows them penetration into companies that vary in size from the corner store to the top of the Fortune 100. Their lean manufacturing techniques combined with the volume of business they do allow them economies of scale that are the envy of all... Read full review »

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Consumer Reviews

3

My favorite Palm OS computer

byhendersn Mar 19, 2006
9 Helpfuls 10 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Fast, usable keyboard, lots of RAM, VERY compatible product.
Cons Wifi broke when I dropped it, keyboard debouncing isn't great. It's a battery...
Recommended it? Yes

This is my fourth Palm OS computer. Until the C, I was a Grafitti zealot. Now that I've lived with a qwerty keyboard equipped palmtop for two years, I wouldn't consider giving it up. The 400MHz processor is still among the fastest available for a Palm OS machine and only Zodiac offers more RAM... Read full review »

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