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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
The Zire 72 Special Edition from Palm brings 32 MB of SDRAM and a 312 MHz processor that pushes its camera, Bluetooth software, RealOne Player and Note Pad along. There is a SD Memory Card... More
The Zire 72 Special Edition from Palm brings 32 MB of SDRAM and a 312 MHz processor that pushes its camera, Bluetooth software, RealOne Player and Note Pad along. There is a SD Memory Card slot for expandable memory if your media gets a bit too hefty for the onboard storage. The touch screen runs at a resolution of 320x320 and is a TFT active matrix that supports up to 64,000 colors. Less
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Key Features   
Wireless Capabilities   Infrared irDA Bluetooth • Infrared irDA
Processor 400 MHz Intel XScale 312 MHz Intel XScale PXA270
Weight 6.9 oz. 4.8 oz.
Installed RAM   64 MB 32 MB
Operating System   Microsoft Mobile Pocket PC 2003 Palm OS
Screen Size 3.5 inch 2.5 inch
Family Line - Palm Zire
Type PDA PDA
Technical Features   
Security Features - Security Password
Expansion Slot   CompactFlash (CF) Type I Slot SDIO Slot • Secure Digital (SD) Card Slot • MultiMediaCard (MMC) Slot
PDA Special Features   - Vibration Notification • Sound Notification • Led Notification
Processor Speed 400 MHz 312 MHz
Processor Type Intel XScale Intel XScale PXA270
Input Method   Jog Dial • Touch Screen Touch Screen • Keyboard (optional) • 5-Way Navigator
Interface Type   USB • Infrared USB • Bluetooth • 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   
Digital Camera Resolution - 1.2 Megapixels
Voice Recorder   With Voice Recorder With Voice Recorder
Built-in Music Player   - MP3 Player
Digital Photography Features - Automatic Light Balance • Video Capture Capability • Digital Zoom
Digital Camera Zoom - 2x Digital Zoom
Audio Output Headphone Jack • Built in Speaker Built in Speaker • 3.5 mm Stereo jack
Built-in Digital Camera - Built-in Digital Camera
Battery   
Battery Life - Up to 4.5 Hours
Battery Type   Proprietary Lithium Proprietary Lithium
Dimensions   
Depth 0.71 in. 0.67 in.
Height 5.04 in. 4.6 in.
Width 3.21 in. 2.95 in.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
Cradle type - USB Cradle
Included Accessories - USB HotSync cable • Stylus • Carrying Case
Release Date 18 November, 2002 November, 2004
Product ID 20295304 23365545
UPC - 805931014658
Product MPN   
MPN 3001yr P80722US/8310
 
Consumer Reviews
X5
Dell Axim X5 Pocket PC
From $89.00
Zire™ 72 Special Edition
Palm Zire 72 Handheld
From $267.95

Product Review Summary

4.2
Based on 59 user reviews
85% recommend this product
5 stars
32
4 stars
15
3 stars
6
2 stars
2
1 star
4
Pros
  • None Yet
Cons
  • None Yet
Good For
  • None Yet

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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Product Review Summary

4.1
Based on 24 user reviews
83% recommend this product
5 stars
11
4 stars
9
3 stars
1
2 stars
1
1 star
2
Pros
  • None Yet
Cons
  • None Yet
Good For
  • None Yet

Consumer Reviews

13

It does everything I need and so much more.

byhahnsolo Jan 14, 2005
29 Helpfuls 30 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Fast processor, mp3s, shoots still and video images, SD expansion slot, cool apps...
Cons No flash for camera. No cover for camera lens. No printed manual. No keyboard.
Recommended it? Yes

My wife was so excited before Christmas; she'd been researching handhelds for months, and had finally found the perfect one for me. A Sony Clie PEG-NX80V. Unfortunately, the company from which she ordered it waited until 2 days before Christmas to tell her they were out of stock. Nobody else had... Read full review »

10

Do All Your Small Chores and Remember Everything

byilpo Mar 2, 2006
12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Still pictures, Video with sound, voice recorder, transfer all data from older models.
Cons Very Short Battery life in WiFi mode, ~15 minutes from full charge.
Recommended it? Yes

History

Obtained the Zire 72s in April 2005. The 's' in this case was Special edition that included the WiFi SD card. This replaces previous Palm devices a Palm III and a Palm M130, also have a Zire 22 in the house.


Usage

As a video recorder it was useful to show... Read full review »

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