Pocket PCs

vex · 03-16-2005, 08:09 PM

I'm looking to buy a pocket PC and I have no clue what to really look for. The price range I'm looking at is about $400-$550, but that's flexible. I would like to have Windows Mobile. Camera isn't necessary, would be nice I guess.

So which ones would you all recommend and why? Thanks a lot.

Hurst2112 · 03-16-2005, 08:18 PM

Funny. I am just in the middle of putting my Dell Axim X30 (wi-fi) up on ebay.

Great machine, but more than what I need at this moment. I would rec. looking at the dell units...perhaps even mine! hehe.

terpkristin · 03-16-2005, 09:07 PM

Oooh if you're looking to spend $550, I'd get the Dell Axim x50v. I had a first generation Dell Axim and LOVED it (long story of why I switched back to Palm). It's on sale at the moment, and fully customizable. If I had the money, I'd buy it.

Link: http://www1.us.dell.com/content/prod...s=&l=en&s=dhs&
It's a 624 MHz beast, these are the other relevant specs:

Equipped with Microsoft^® Windows^® Mobile^™ 2003 Second Edition operating system with Windows Media Player 10 Mobile
Powered by the Intel^® XScale^™ PXA270 Processor at 624 MHz
Packed with up to 64 MB SDRAM and up to 128 MB Intel^® StrataFlash^® ROM
Brilliant 3.7" color TFT display for indoor and outdoor viewing
Integrated Intel^® 2700G multimedia accelerator with 16 MB video memory
Integrated CompactFlash Type II and Secure Digital / SDIO Now! / MMC card slots provide flexible expansion
3.5 mm headphone / headset jack for headsets to support voice recognition applications
Removable primary battery with optional high capacity battery
Built-in microphone and speaker for easy recording on the go
VGA-out support with optional VGA Presentation Bundle
Sleek, stylish design

/tk

Yellow5 · 03-16-2005, 10:16 PM

I own a Dell Axim x30 with Intel® 624MHz, 64MB ROM, 64MB SDRAM, WiFi 802.11b, Bluetooth and a bluetooth GPS. Also dropped a 1gb sd card into it and love it.

vex · 03-17-2005, 03:08 PM

Just bumping my post, looking for more opinions

BigJohn&TheLions · 03-17-2005, 03:13 PM

I have a dell axim x3 and love it. I bought it refirbished from the dell outlet. It's great!

mhass · 03-17-2005, 03:20 PM

Have an older iPaq and love it. The new HP models are better than mine for less money. But like I said, mines old and you can do better out there.

sterlingice · 03-17-2005, 03:33 PM

I went ghetto and got a Palm Vx on ebay earlier this week for $10 + $5 S/H (it's going to require use of a hairdryer and a $15 replacement battery to get it working)

But for $30, who can really complain

SI

cartman · 03-17-2005, 03:48 PM

I'm in the iPaq camp as well. I've had a 3975 for three years, and I love it. My main use for it these days is as a GPS.

Hurst2112 · 03-17-2005, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sterlingice

I went ghetto and got a Palm Vx on ebay earlier this week for $10 + $5 S/H (it's going to require use of a hairdryer and a $15 replacement battery to get it working)

But for $30, who can really complain

SI

WTF?!?! Was it 'mated' with???

hehe. good find if it works.

sterlingice · 03-17-2005, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hurst2112

WTF?!?! Was it 'mated' with???

hehe. good find if it works.

Well, the problem is that the Palms don't have a battery compartment. They want you to upgrade, not replace the battery.

(from a chat log the other night with daed- I'm presuming he doesn't mind this)
[03.16.2005:04:27] sterlingice: ooh. found instructions on how to fix the Palm Vx
[03.16.2005:04:27] sterlingice: all it requires is a hair dryer and small screwdriver
[03.16.2005:04:27] sterlingice: (and some gloves)
[03.16.2005:04:27] daed: that's . . . that's . . .
[03.16.2005:04:27] daed: interesting.
[03.16.2005:04:27] daed: sounds very mcgyver'ish.
[03.16.2005:04:27] daed: i think you left out the duct tape and the swiss army knife[tm].
[03.16.2005:04:27] daed: or is that implicit?

http://www.gethightech.com/Merchant2...y_Code=_P5TAKE

SI

03-16-2005, 08:18 PM	#2
Hurst2112 College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Minneapolis	Funny. I am just in the middle of putting my Dell Axim X30 (wi-fi) up on ebay. Great machine, but more than what I need at this moment. I would rec. looking at the dell units...perhaps even mine! hehe. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/longliveanalog Last edited by Hurst2112 : 03-16-2005 at 08:34 PM.

03-16-2005, 09:07 PM	#3
terpkristin Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ashburn, VA	Oooh if you're looking to spend $550, I'd get the Dell Axim x50v. I had a first generation Dell Axim and LOVED it (long story of why I switched back to Palm). It's on sale at the moment, and fully customizable. If I had the money, I'd buy it. Link: http://www1.us.dell.com/content/prod...s=&l=en&s=dhs& It's a 624 MHz beast, these are the other relevant specs: Equipped with Microsoft^® Windows^® Mobile^™ 2003 Second Edition operating system with Windows Media Player 10 Mobile Powered by the Intel^® XScale^™ PXA270 Processor at 624 MHz Packed with up to 64 MB SDRAM and up to 128 MB Intel^® StrataFlash^® ROM Brilliant 3.7" color TFT display for indoor and outdoor viewing Integrated Intel^® 2700G multimedia accelerator with 16 MB video memory Integrated CompactFlash Type II and Secure Digital / SDIO Now! / MMC card slots provide flexible expansion 3.5 mm headphone / headset jack for headsets to support voice recognition applications Removable primary battery with optional high capacity battery Built-in microphone and speaker for easy recording on the go VGA-out support with optional VGA Presentation Bundle Sleek, stylish design /tk __________________ GO TERPS! https://www.flickr.com/photos/terpkristin https://twitter.com/terpkristin

03-16-2005, 10:16 PM	#4
Yellow5 High School Varsity Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Tacoma, Wa.	I own a Dell Axim x30 with Intel® 624MHz, 64MB ROM, 64MB SDRAM, WiFi 802.11b, Bluetooth and a bluetooth GPS. Also dropped a 1gb sd card into it and love it. __________________ Xbox Gamertag: m0nk3y b0t

03-17-2005, 03:08 PM	#5
vex Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tulsa	Just bumping my post, looking for more opinions Last edited by vex : 03-17-2005 at 03:09 PM.

03-17-2005, 03:13 PM	#6
BigJohn&TheLions College Benchwarmer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New York	I have a dell axim x3 and love it. I bought it refirbished from the dell outlet. It's great! __________________ In the immortal words of a great alcoholic, "Can't we all just get along?"

03-17-2005, 03:20 PM	#7
mhass High School Varsity Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Here	Have an older iPaq and love it. The new HP models are better than mine for less money. But like I said, mines old and you can do better out there. __________________ Now while I wasn't able to cut everyone I wanted to, I have cut a lot of you. - H.J.S.

03-17-2005, 03:33 PM	#8
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	I went ghetto and got a Palm Vx on ebay earlier this week for $10 + $5 S/H (it's going to require use of a hairdryer and a $15 replacement battery to get it working) But for $30, who can really complain SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

03-17-2005, 03:48 PM	#9
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	I'm in the iPaq camp as well. I've had a 3975 for three years, and I love it. My main use for it these days is as a GPS. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

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