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CNET Editors' Take
October 11, 2004 11:01 PM PDT
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.
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.
