HOT Dell Axim x50v PDA w/2nd batt, 2yr warranty $298 AC w/free ship

[EKKC]

Originally posted by: SuRgEoN
Well the only thing I have received is my GPS. The axim still says it's not shipping until 8/19/05 - Kinda lame, but for the price I guess I can deal with it.

same here. its kinda stupid. 2 of my friends who got axim only got the axim already. WTF? and i got the GPS today.

lame x2

 

[RossMAN]

I wish I had ordered the GPS version, bluetooth & software for an extra $130 is a good deal.

Oh well.

 

[moshquerade]

Originally posted by: RossMAN

Originally posted by: radiocore
Anyone else get theirs yet? just trying to figure out what other new axims are putting on their pda....as well as suggestions from more experienced users.

Got mine, charged it up but I don't plan on using it a lot until I receive my screen protectors from ScreenGuardz.com

oh gosh, you can use it in lieu of the screenguards. it doesn't scratch that easily.
just don't pound on it with your stylus.

 

[feelingshorter]

still one expensive pda..

 

[Zendeath]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
I wish I had ordered the GPS version, bluetooth & software for an extra $130 is a good deal.

Oh well.

What is a good future add-on GPS unit/bundle for the X50v?

Also, thanks for the screen protector link.

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: moshquerade

Originally posted by: RossMAN

Originally posted by: radiocore
Anyone else get theirs yet? just trying to figure out what other new axims are putting on their pda....as well as suggestions from more experienced users.

Got mine, charged it up but I don't plan on using it a lot until I receive my screen protectors from ScreenGuardz.com

oh gosh, you can use it in lieu of the screenguards. it doesn't scratch that easily.
just don't pound on it with your stylus.

My curiosity got to me and I started using it. Tapping won't hurt it, I just won't do any dragging or drawing.

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: Zendeath

Originally posted by: RossMAN
I wish I had ordered the GPS version, bluetooth & software for an extra $130 is a good deal.

Oh well.

What is a good future add-on GPS unit/bundle for the X50v?

Also, thanks for the screen protector link.

You need 4 things:

• Read the AximSite.com GPS Talk forum.
• You'll need a GPS receiver (hardware) such as the Globalstat BT-338 or HAiCOM 405III
  Ideally you should look for the Sirfstar III chipset with WAAS enabled
• GPS software I would go with iGuidance or OCN5, OCN5 is newer.
• Some sort of mount for your car, either windshield or vent.

 

[DC52E55]

Originally posted by: RossMAN

Originally posted by: Zendeath

Originally posted by: RossMAN
I wish I had ordered the GPS version, bluetooth & software for an extra $130 is a good deal.

Oh well.

What is a good future add-on GPS unit/bundle for the X50v?

Also, thanks for the screen protector link.

You need 4 things:

• Read the AximSite.com GPS Talk forum.
• You'll need a GPS receiver (hardware) such as the Globalstat BT-338 or HAiCOM 405III
  Ideally you should look for the Sirfstar III chipset with WAAS enabled
• GPS software I would go with iGuidance or OCN5, OCN5 is newer.
• Some sort of mount for your car, either windshield or vent.

Does it give you directions or just the map?

Thanks

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: DC52E55

Originally posted by: RossMAN

Originally posted by: Zendeath

Originally posted by: RossMAN
I wish I had ordered the GPS version, bluetooth & software for an extra $130 is a good deal.

Oh well.

What is a good future add-on GPS unit/bundle for the X50v?

Also, thanks for the screen protector link.

You need 4 things:

• Read the AximSite.com GPS Talk forum.
• You'll need a GPS receiver (hardware) such as the Globalstat BT-338 or HAiCOM 405III
  Ideally you should look for the Sirfstar III chipset with WAAS enabled
• GPS software I would go with iGuidance or OCN5, OCN5 is newer.
• Some sort of mount for your car, either windshield or vent.

Does it give you directions or just the map?

Thanks

Both.

I recommend you do some research on your own, trust me it's painless.

OCN5 review (GPS software) and take a look at the screen shots.

Since the GPS receiever is separate from the Dell Axim PDA, you could use it with a Bluetooth equipped laptop as well. You will need software for your laptop as well. Some software allow you to use it on a PDA and laptop. Which software? SEARCH is your friend.

 

[zainali]

whatever gps software you get make sure the software does not have crazy activation schemes and is limited to one pda. it would be nicer to install it on your laptop and stuff too.

 

[1ucid]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
I wish I had ordered the GPS version, bluetooth & software for an extra $130 is a good deal.

Oh well.

ya, me too . Wonder if dell would work out a deal... Doubt it.

 

[Zendeath]

Just found out mine is shipping today. Good news after a previously listed 8/19 ship date.

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: Zendeath
Just found out mine is shipping today. Good news after a previously listed 8/19 ship date.

It's common knowledge (or should be) that Dell usually overshoots the estimated ship date.

This is always brought up when a digicam/PDA/LCD deal comes up. Now you can warn future n00b's that if it says 2 months from now ... the real estimated ship date is probably 1 month from now

 

[Surr]

Originally posted by: RossMAN

Originally posted by: Zendeath
Just found out mine is shipping today. Good news after a previously listed 8/19 ship date.

It's common knowledge (or should be) that Dell usually overshoots the estimated ship date.

This is always brought up when a digicam/PDA/LCD deal comes up. Now you can warn future n00b's that if it says 2 months from now ... the real estimated ship date is probably 1 month from now

I think they pretty much have to do this. When you order they give you an estimated ship date. If they can't meet that, then they have to notify you of the new ship date, and give you a chance to cancel. If they think they may miss the new ship date, they have to notify you again. However, on the second notice they are required to assume you want to cancel unless you respond letting them know you still want the order. My guess is the meet the first ship date 90% of the time, when they miss the first date they don't want to risk missing the second date so they double their estimate.

 

[Zendeath]

Originally posted by: RossMAN

Originally posted by: Zendeath
Just found out mine is shipping today. Good news after a previously listed 8/19 ship date.

It's common knowledge (or should be) that Dell usually overshoots the estimated ship date.

This is always brought up when a digicam/PDA/LCD deal comes up. Now you can warn future n00b's that if it says 2 months from now ... the real estimated ship date is probably 1 month from now

Well, they first gave this n00b a ship date of 7/29 and a couple of days later it was 8/19, so I think they must have undershot on the original date.

 

[Jaxidian]

FYI you can still get in on the x50v w/2 batteries and w/2-yr warranty deal but for a little cheaper.

Axim X50 624 MHz
Axim X50v, Intel® 624MHz, 128MB ROM 64MB SDRAM, VGA 802.11b, BT, Free Windows Mobile? 5.0 Upgrade CD w/any Axim X50 Qty: 1
Unit Price: $697.00
Axim X50v 624MHz Axim X50v, Intel® 624MHz, 128MB ROM 64MB SDRAM, VGA 802.11b, BT
X50624
[221-6967]

External Keyboard Axim Executive Keyboard with BlueTooth®Wireless Technology
BTKB5
[310-6333]

Operating System Free Windows Mobile? 5.0 Upgrade CD w/any Axim X50
FREEOS
[464-1791]

Cable USB Cradle for Dell Axim X50 Handheld
USBC
[310-5946]

Limited Warranty 2Yr Ltd. Warranty, 2 yr Technical Support, 2 yr Advance Exchange
D2AE
[950-3651]
[960-2820]
[900-8271]
[960-3490]

Additional Battery 1100mAh Secondary Battery for Dell Axim X50 Handheld
1100S
[310-5948]




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[RyBoy]

Any good deals on the pda right now?

 

[Toddo97]

Check out axim forum for hardware deals. I just picked up one for $278 w/ an extra battery and 2 yr warranty (had to spend $8 on ebay for a coupon), but it was way worth it

 

[EKKC]

the gps and axim work nice. im in ohio on business and stupid me for bringing the GPS but left the PDA at home. is there anyway so that the GPS would work with my laptop? i know i need to get a bluetooth receiver on my laptop, but would that work with a software like, say Microsoft Streets and Trips 2005 or mappoint 2004???

 

[PRAISETHELORD]

It works great with a laptop. I got mine to work on MS Steets and Trips 2005 and works great with pairing code 2003

First time it failed to link up Using the pairing code 2003, but I then removed the device and rebooted and it works now. Very nice using the GPS on the Hand Held. Its Works really great with the software that came if you have addresses. ONce you have all your destinitions entered in then you can load them again from the (recent ) Link.

Very impressed.

 

[AndyD2k]

Originally posted by: Toddo97
Check out axim forum for hardware deals. I just picked up one for $278 w/ an extra battery and 2 yr warranty (had to spend $8 on ebay for a coupon), but it was way worth it

care to be more specific? as in where on the site?

 

[Toddo97]

deal thread

it's in this thread--follow the dell link, axim comes to a little over $400, buy the 25% off axim + $35 off combo coupon off ebay for $8=

 

[laketrout]

Originally posted by: memize
In For One

Gonna try the GPS thing

That is a pretty sweet deal. GPS is fun to play around with.

 

[DC52E55]

got one w/o GPS for 278. Thanks

 

[sep]

How are movies and MP3's on this?