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416 MHz Axim X50 Handheld with 1-Year Advanced Exchange Service and 1-Year Tech Support
Reviewed by
Bonnie Cha
on 10/12/2004
416 MHz Axim X50 Handheld with 1-Year Advanced Exchange Service and 1-Year Tech Support
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  • OS provided: Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003 Second Edition
  • Installed RAM: 64 MB
  • Processor: Intel 416 MHzXscale
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The entry-level X50 is ideal for beginner PDA users.

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  • Reviewed by:
    Bonnie Cha
  • Edited by:
    Wil O'Neal
  • Reviewed on: 10/12/2004
  • Released on: 10/12/2004
Quick Take: Dell's Axim X50 family is one entertaining group. All three models rock out to Windows Media Player (WMP) 10.0 Mobile so that you can listen to your favorite WMA, MP3, and WMV files, accompanied by album art on your PDA. You also can get audio and video content from online services such as Musicmatch, Napster, and CinemaNow. And while the multimedia glitz and glam is great, there's still a solid handheld at the heart of the X50.

The youngest member of the trio, the entry-level X50, is great for users who crave simplicity and fun yet don't need all the connectivity, flash, or speed of the midlevel X50 and the top-of-the-line X50v. While it's easy for the entry-level Axim to get lost in the shadows of its more robust siblings, this model can more than hold its own, with a 416MHz Intel PXA270 processor, 80MB of user-accessible memory, and dual expansion slots (CompactFlash and SDIO). There's no Wi-Fi, but the integrated Bluetooth will help you connect to the Web and peripherals such as Bluetooth printers and cell phones. Other perks include a user-replaceable battery; a 3.5-inch, 65,000-color screen; Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition; and an included desktop cradle. At $299, the price is right for consumers and professionals who want a reliable PDA with an entertaining vibe. For a more detailed look, check out our review of the X50.

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  • alaTest.com

    Editors' rating: 92

    Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 409 reviews of Dell Axim X50 from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 80/100 and users 83/100. Comparing these reviews to 77208 other PDAs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 92/100 = Excellent.

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  • mobiletechreview.com

    Editors' rating: 90

    Summary: An excellent offering from Dell at a nice price. The unit should suit power users and those who crave the VGA experience. It offers excellent expandability, dual wireless and enough memory to hold your favorite programs. Not only that, it's attractive ...

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    Editors' rating: 100

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  • techradar.com

    Editors' rating: 70

    Summary: If you need more from a PDA, you can opt for the more expensive Axim X50v (£350 inc. VAT), which comes with a superb 3.7-inch VGA screen and improved specifications. As a simple PDA, the Axim X50 is one of the more versatile units out there, and at ...

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416 MHz Axim X50 Handheld with 1-Year Advanced Exchange Service and 1-Year Tech Support

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