DELL AXIM 400mhz $284 - $50 rebate

[dbuchthal]

I'm not seeing the $40 off $300 in my cart automatically even when I go through Software and Peripherals. When I click on the link for that discount on the Software and Peripherals page, I get a "Sorry we are unable to process your request at this time." error on their web page.

 

[ZooOYorK33]

Goto dell.com...click on home and home office...click peripherals...handhelds and pdas....pocket pc...add the 400mhz axim $349.00

 

[MaxDSP]

sounds like a good deal but Im gonna graduate soon, so it might not be used as often as Id like. Is there a limit on what size flash cards the Axim takes? Its function as an mp3 player is something Im looking for.


BTW, here are the terms of the rebate, if you're too lazy to check it out...


DELL

$50 Dell Mail-in rebate on the Dell Axim X5 Handheld

DESCRIPTION
Save $50 when you purchase the Dell Axim X5 Handheld
TERMS
Purchase a new Dell Axim X5 Handheld from Dell Home Systems Software & Peripherals or when purchased with a system from Dell Home Systems between November 15th, 2002 and January 19th, 2003 to be eligible for a $50 mail-in rebate. Mail-In Rebate offer valid only with eligible new U.S. Dell Home Systems Co. purchases during valid mail-in rebate offer periods. While supplies last and no substitutions or rainchecks. Offer may not be combinable with all other offers or discounts available from Dell Home Systems Co. Not valid for refurbished products purchased through Dell Outlet. Request form must be fully completed and must include a copy of dated packing slip for purchase made direct from Dell for qualifying product purchased. Keep copies of all materials sent. Materials received become the property of Dell and will not be returned. One rebate per qualifying purchase. Dell is not responsible for lost, late, or misdirected mail. Request must be postmarked within 30 calendar days of ship date. Any claims postmarked after 30 calendar days of the ship date will not be processed. If terms and conditions are not met, rebate will not be sent. Please allow 8-10 weeks for receipt of check. Rebate checks are void if not cashed within 90 days of issuance and cannot be reissued. To qualify for this rebate you must be a legal U.S. resident 18 years of age or older. Only actual purchaser of the qualifying products may participate in this rebate program. Requests from group or organizations will not be honored. Void where prohibited or restricted by law. Availability and terms of offer may change without notice.

 

[jimbc]

I just signed a new account with Dell, I didn't get the discount. Any one please give a hand?

 

[Murse]

Same here...no extra $25, but I did get the $40 off and free shipping. With the rebate, that is still a good deal. I should be able to sell my iPAQ and breakeven. But rats...I forgot about ebates!

 

[RONType1]

deal dead?

For a limited time, take $40 off your total order that exceeds $300 before tax and shipping. Offer does not include the Dell AximTM X5 handheld. Purchases must be made online from Dell Home Systems Software & Peripherals

darnit and i had a stackable 35 off 300 to use too!

 

[RONType1]

nm, it works if you click manually through to find the axim, don't search or directly link to it!!! Jumping on it as soon as I get home... I guess I should carry my Dell Coupon codes everywhere I go... :|

 

[Ghamu]

Haven't really kept up with PDA's... any links to review? Is this a rebadge of another PDA? Any wireless options? Is the IR good enough to use as a remote control (like you can with some of the palms with better IR)? Any info on other cool stuff it can do?

 

[frobnitz]

Is this a rebadge of another PDA? Any wireless options? Is the IR good enough to use as a remote control (like you can with some of the palms with better IR)?

1) Nope, it's an original design

2) Not integrated, though many have reported success with a variety of 802.11b CF cards. Supposedly Dell will introduce the X7 soon with integrated Wi-fi, but pricing has not been announced.

3) The IR works OK with IRDA, but no good for consumer IR (needed for remote controls, etc...) You can buy a CF IR emitter card designed to do this however.

I have to dig through my mail to see if I can't find a coupon for this. It's nice unit and will make a nice remote control for my system at home with the IR card... A lot cheaper than a color pronto. My wife always throws away my old magazines, catalogs etc. because "they pile up", so I may have to wait until next next one shows up. :-(

Frob

 

[MaxDSP]

Originally posted by: Ghamu
Haven't really kept up with PDA's... any links to review? Is this a rebadge of another PDA? Any wireless options? Is the IR good enough to use as a remote control (like you can with some of the palms with better IR)? Any info on other cool stuff it can do?

the biggest gripe about the axim from the reviews Ive read is that its a lil bit bigger than most PDAs

 

[codeyf]

Hmmm....$40 off $300 not showing up for me no matter how I click/link to it. Perhaps they fixed it?

Also, I have a $35 of coupon at home if someone wants it. $5 paypal and it's yours.

 

[NimX]

Nope still works, goto www.dell.com, click on Home & Home Office, search for 4001YR, click on See all Handheld Results, click on the Axim and add it to your cart. The discount should show up. You can't go through one of the 'Customize It' links. If you do that the coupon doesn't show up.

 

[vfrjim]

Thanks for the deal, got it for $274-$50 rebate= $224!! Delivered, I knew yesterday that I should wait a day or so

Jim

 

[rockyct]

Originally posted by: frobnitz

Is this a rebadge of another PDA? Any wireless options? Is the IR good enough to use as a remote control (like you can with some of the palms with better IR)?

1) Nope, it's an original design

2) Not integrated, though many have reported success with a variety of 802.11b CF cards. Supposedly Dell will introduce the X7 soon with integrated Wi-fi, but pricing has not been announced.

3) The IR works OK with IRDA, but no good for consumer IR (needed for remote controls, etc...) You can buy a CF IR emitter card designed to do this however.

I have to dig through my mail to see if I can't find a coupon for this. It's nice unit and will make a nice remote control for my system at home with the IR card... A lot cheaper than a color pronto. My wife always throws away my old magazines, catalogs etc. because "they pile up", so I may have to wait until next next one shows up. :-(

Frob

Where is the coupon in the magizine. We get the catalogue every so often but I can't find the code.

 

[codeyf]

Ahhh....I figured it out. Too bad I ended up giving away my coupon for $35 off! Oh, and the fact that I don't have $274 to spend on it kind of has something to do with it too...

edit...not that I'd know what to do with it once it came....lol!

 

[Kraeji]

So i guess the extra $25 off doesnt work anymore.

 

[Harvey]

I got a new Dell Small and Medium Business catalog (Jan, 2003) that lists a lower priced Axim X5 starting at $249 - $50 MIR with no other restrictions. It has a slower CPU (300 MHz vs. 400 MHz), less memory (32 MB vs. 64 MB) and less flash ROM (32 MB vs 48 MB), but if it does what you need, it's $100 less. More info on the different models

 

[DealMonkey]

By the way, if you ordered an Axim and haven't received an order # (within 24 hrs) yet from Dell, it could be because they're pitching a bitch over the stackable coupons. I called ONLY to determine the status of my order, and spent a lot of time trying to find someone who could just give me a status and an order #. After a few hours on hold, I finally reached a Dell CSR that explained as of yesterday, they weren't going to honor the stacking coupons ($40 + $35), however today they decided they were.

Long story short, your order may get cancelled or delayed because of the fiasco over the coupons. As usual. I was able to get my order # and everything seems to be kosher, but they may be reviewing all Axim orders on a case-by-case basis. Just so ya know.

-DM

 

[Rhodent]

I signed up for the prefered customer account via phone and she temporarily approved me. Then I went back to the websitewhere i previously could not get the prefered customer link to submit properly......and it suddenly let me through. Then I placed the order with the 40 off showing up. But the 25 off never showed up anywhere. Should I call them and ask why it doesn't show or will it show up later when I'm officially approved for the account? What should I do?

 

[Harvey]

BTW, I was suprised to learn that Viewsonic has a competitive model for around $300.

 

[DealMonkey]

Originally posted by: Harvey
BTW, I was suprised to learn that Viewsonic has a competitive model for around $300.

The viewsonic is nice & Amazon has it for $284.05. I think it's very competitive w/ the low-end Axim, with the XScale? 300MHz processor and all... It doesn't have as much expandability (only SD slots). It's probably slimmer than the Axim though...

Finally the Pocket PC market gets interesting

 

[funnyfenix]

yeah where is the coupon 35$ in the catalog?

 

[Murse]

Finally got my confirmation...but I had to call to get it. I spent about an hour on hold in Dell phone system hell until I got hooked up with the peripherals division. "Jonathan" looked up my order and immediately put me on hold to "check something". When he came back on, he said it got "hung up in the computer system" and he would process the order. I had no other coupons but the $40 off and free shipping. He confirmed the $309 price and I received my confirmation e-mail. Expected ship date is around the first of Feb.

For those of you waiting, it may be worth a call to get the order through. Even without any extra coupons, after the rebate, I should be able to sell my iPAQ and breakeven. A nice upgrade, thanks for the post.

UPDATE: I checked my order on the Dell site and under order detail, the rebate is listed on a separate line, so I expect I will have it on my packing slip and I will be able to submit it.

 

[Hessakia]

I just called to confirm my order (cuz I never got an order number or anything else after my order acknowledgement) and i talked to a guy in accessories, and he verified that there were problems in my order and it wasnt' going through, he was very nice and corrected this for me, and now i'm all set. Also he said about the rebate, that as long as you ordered before the 19th, you'll be set (but it has to be postmarked within 30 days of receiving your Axim).


Hess.

 

[vfrjim]

yeah where is the coupon 35$ in the catalog

On the back cover