Dell pocket PC’s are loaded with Windows Mobile 5.0 as the operating system. They have a replaceable battery and both have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities. Some of the programs are already preloaded such as Resco Picture Viewer, Toy Golf, Media Player 10 and Dell WLAN utility.
This pocket PC comes with a USB cable and a cradle. This pocket PC would be ideal for a student. Dell may not win style awards for its PDAs, but you won’t find a better bargain-priced Pocket PC with cutting-edge technology than the company’s Axims. The new Axim X30 adds Intel’s latest mobile chip, Bluetooth, and better security to the already impressive feature list of Dell’s Axim X3, all at a slightly lower launch price of about $350.
In appearance, the X30 is identical to the silvery, lightweight X3; and with its stubby antenna, it looks bulkier than HP’s IPaq 4150 (though at 4.9 ounces it’s not much heavier). The unit’s 240 x 320 display remains one of the brightest, sharpest PDA screens available, and the silver recharging cradle’s second slot for accommodating a second removable, rechargeable battery is a smart and useful extra.
The X30 runs Microsoft’s Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition; this latest version of the OS for handhelds allows landscape-mode display orientation, permits Internet Explorer force Web pages into a single column, and adds support for Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), the most recent Wi-Fi security scheme.
Dell also markets a slightly less expensive version of the X30, offering all the same trimmings but a slower 312-MHz Bulverde processor. A third alternative is a much cheaper version providing the slower chip, no integrated Wi-Fi, and 32MB each of flash ROM and SDRAM (compared with 64MB each in the more expensive models). The two lower-cost X30 versions come with a syncing cable instead of a recharging cradle.
The Dell Axim X30 series is setting a new standard for Pocket PCs. The X30 is an office workhorse, but its competitive price may attract consumers who want a full-featured PDA. The mid level X30 has the same features as the top level except for a 312MHz processor. If you are on a budget then there is a base model as well which forfeits wireless connectivity and extra memory for a low price tag.
The X30 is only a hair bigger than the X3i and the HP iPaq H4150. Plus it sits well in the palm of your hand and feels sturdy enough to endure numerous trips from your bag to your car to your desk.
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