Dell Axim X51 Pocket PC

Pros: Price, Features, Style, Memory and Battery Life Improvements
Cons: Some Bugs, Incompatibility with some programs at Windows Mobile 2005

Upgrading upgrading... with Dell offering substantial price discounts and coupons, it was hard not to upgrade my X50v for the X51v for the improved memory structure and improved battery life in the newest generation. Also, my brother was willing to take ...

Pros: loads of features, really works as a mini PC
Cons: turns off on occasion, customer support lacks

For the past several years I thought the Pocket PC was a trinket I did not need in this new world of electronic communication and access. I have used some devices of this kind in the past (3-5 years ago) and mainly enjoyed them at the particular time of ...

Pros: Features, speed/memory, screen, small size, good battery life
Cons: Fails to recognize CF/SD cards and sometimes discharges all power unless operating system is adjusted

Summary: When it works, it is a powerhouse packed with features. However, without some tweaking of software, critical functions will not consistently work. Dell Customer support is outsourced and very poor. Full Review: I had waited long ...

Pros: Best in class Intel processor, VGA screen, graphics accelerator, SD/CF slots with I/O capable
Cons: Battery life of standard 1100mAh battery. 2200 mAh battery protrudes out of the PDA

Dell AXIM X51v: I used the Palm Tungsten E for a long time and never had a problem with it. My company gave me Dell Axim X51. There was a major difference in performance (cant compare the two esp. since the Tungsten is 2-3 years older & ...

Pros: Great graphics, Word and Excel nice to have
Cons: No synching, no internet, weak battery, no updating

"The Bottom Line" The Dell Axim 51V is a very expensive handheld PC with more limitations than a cheap insurance policy. Unless you have a new computer with all of the recent updates installed and you never plan to use it outside of your own home then ...

Pros: Small, sleek, nice looks, clear screen. Integrated wireless.
Cons: Windows Mobile 5 not the greatest--slow startup. Prefer more options for saving backup file.

When my Compaq Ipaq (several years old) started to have connectivity problems, I went shopping for a new handheld. I did a lot of research, and settled on the Dell Axim. I purchased the Dell Axim X51v, specs: Intel 624MHz, 256MB ROM 64MB SDRAM, 3.7 ...

Pros: Large Screen, Fast Processor, WiFi, Bluetooth, SD and Compact Flash slot.
Cons: Battery Life, Button Placement, Easy to lose stylus

Dell Axim x51V Memory Installed RAM : 64 MB Installed ROM: 256 Mb Flash Processor Processor: Intel 624 MhzXscale Display Display type: 3.7 in TFT active matrix Expansion / Connectivity Wireless connectivity: IrDA, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b ...

Pros: Improved design over the X3. Better battery mgmt.
Cons: Rapidly being outgrown by iPod and other mobile devices.

This is my third PDA following the Axim X3 and before that the Casiopeia. I won't bother with technical stats, since you can get those on the Dell site. I will talk about my field experience. Overall, this is their strongest PDA yet. The feel, ...

Pros: Price, Seems to be well made, wireless functionality, ease-of-use
Cons: The stylus is wooden, I couldn't get Java to work and some downloads didn't work

I was unsure if I should buy a Dell or go with a different brand. So far I am glad I went with the Dell. If you have ever tried using the internet on a phone this will be a big upgrade for you. The screen doesn't look all that big but compared to a ...

Pros: The programs the Axim includes.
Cons: The battery life.

My grandfather is up on all the new technology and purchased a dell axim for me this past summer, for school in the fall. Being a student it was really helpful for me to use. It helped me organize my schedule, and remind me of things I had to do, and ...

Pros: Lot's of features.
Cons: Has to be Restarted constantly

I have owned a Dell Axim x51 for eighteen months. Overall, it has worked OK. This is the second unit I have had, as the first was returned to Dell and replaced with this unit. I only decided to keep this unit as I had lots of difficulty with the ...

Pros: Lots of features, fast, top of the line PDA .
Cons: Price, Battery .

The Dell Axim X51v is Dells fastest, best and last PDA, running the latest (at the time, now superceeded) Windows Mobile 55, running the fastest Intel XScale Pocket CPU, running at 624 MHz, this is a powerhouse. It has 128 MB of onboard ROM for saving ...

Pros: When it works, it's great.
Cons: Battery life sucks. Lots of $$ to add all stuff.

I bought one from Dell.com 2 yrs ago and it never did connect to the Internet after numerous calls to support. THEN I was told I had the wrong pocket pc, I needed the NEW one with the BUILT IN wireless card. I bit, then packed the old one to my daughter ...

Pros: Reasonably fast, two memory slots, TONS of free programs to download.
Cons: bigger battery sticks out. annoying when it wont wake up requiring restart.

I love gadgets. I got mine almost two years ago, there'd been minor annoyances but all in all it's a fun machine. It's got a nice bright clear picture on the screen. I've used drawing programs on it and drew some neat pics. I mostly use it to get on ...

Pros: Nice and reliable performance for the value.
Cons: None I could talk of. It's been working well so far.

The Dell Axim X51 handheld is a valuable purchase for the price. After many months using it, I just couldn't find any flaw I could complain of. It has a robust design yet it is lightweight. Easy file sync via Microsoft ActiveSync. Quick navigation through shortcut buttons available at the front bottom. Bluetooth incorporated that works well. Available slots for both Secure Digital and Compact Flash memory cards. Windows Mobile which is the most complete OS when it comes to PDAs, in my opinion.

Of course that a minimum of prudence will keep your equipment working nicely and for a long time. Don't expect your PDA to shock resist if it falls from the third floor of an apartment building, if you try to run too many applications at the same time, if you install dubious software or if you tap the screen as if you were about to make a hole through it. This is just like any other computer. Be reasonable and careful and everything will be fine.

I can reliably carry my eBooks, my agenda, my calendar, my address book, my dictionary and my notes anywhere without fearing loss or lack of energy. Highly recommended.