Is this a bargain PDA?

kazzer · 18-03-2006 01:14PM #1

Dell Axim X51v 624Mhz

€316
http://configure.euro.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=ie&cs=iedhs1&kc=305&l=en&oc=AX51v%20624MHz&s=dhs&sbc=axim51_v_624

maidhc · 18-03-2006 01:56PM

Definately!

jhegarty · 18-03-2006 01:58PM

if you want a pda buy that now....

Smithers · 18-03-2006 05:04PM

DELL wrote:

Never get lost again: Add Dell’s GPS Navigation System to your Axim. You may never have to ask for directions again with turn-by-turn voice guidance to 20 European countries in 5 languages. QUOTE]

where can u purchase that for it, its not listed?

kaizersoze · 18-03-2006 05:15PM

where can u purchase that for it, its not listed?

It's listed on the UK site but not here. It's pricey.
http://configure.euro.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=uk&cs=ukdhs1&kc=305&l=en&oc=AX51v%20624MHz&s=dhs&sbc=axim51_v_624

BendiBus · 18-03-2006 05:53PM

That's very tempting. If I get it via the employee purchase program it's only €283. Hmm, it's only 3 weeks since I bought a laptop. Tempting nevertheless!

Kristok · 18-03-2006 06:58PM

thats an amazing price im very tempted

Tony · 18-03-2006 08:38PM

can this unit receive email via bluetooth from your phone or do you have to be in a Wi Fi area?

kaizersoze · 18-03-2006 10:20PM

Tony wrote:

can this unit receive email via bluetooth from your phone or do you have to be in a Wi Fi area?

Don't tbh Tony. I can't really see how unless ther is an app you can get for your phone to forward your emails via BT to the PDA.

BendiBus wrote:

...If I get it via the employee purchase program it's only €283.

I've often wondered about the employee purchase program. Has anyone purchased through it successfully? Do they ever ring up to check?
I have a normal account with Dell and regularly buy laptops from them. Will they cop the same CC number and delivery address?

Zynks · 18-03-2006 10:46PM

kaizersoze wrote:

Don't tbh Tony. I can't really see how unless ther is an app you can get for your phone to forward your emails via BT to the PDA.

You actually should be able to set your phone up as a "modem" and access all the data from the PDA over BT. I used to do it with a Palm, an old Nokia phone over infrared, so this shouldn't be much harder to setup.

Kazzer, Thanks for the tip. Just bought myself one

I wonder how long it takes to deliver. Anybody know?

BendiBus · 18-03-2006 11:42PM

kaizersoze wrote:

I've often wondered about the employee purchase program. Has anyone purchased through it successfully? Do they ever ring up to check?
I have a normal account with Dell and regularly buy laptops from them. Will they cop the same CC number and delivery address?

I've used the epp, but as I work for a Dell customer I'm officially eligible. Never got checked on but I always get stuff delivered to work so no need for them to check on me.

Tony · 19-03-2006 12:16PM

Smithers wrote:

DELL wrote:

Never get lost again: Add Dell’s GPS Navigation System to your Axim. You may never have to ask for directions again with turn-by-turn voice guidance to 20 European countries in 5 languages. QUOTE]

where can u purchase that for it, its not listed?

you might also look at a bluetooth GPS solution

Smithers · 19-03-2006 12:20PM

can u give me more details?

Tony · 19-03-2006 01:39PM

TBH I'm not expert but its my understanding that a bluetooth GPS works with PDA's, i've seen the dell unit sold as a package with a Tom TOm bluetooth GPS unit and there are also some on the site I came across http://www.carwatch.ie/productsInCategory.asp?intCatalogId=52&strCatalog_NAME=GPS%20Devices%20for%20Navigation

I recently installed an Ique 3600, great GPS unit but does not have wireless connectivity so if I had the choice again I'd go with the dell unit.

Is this a bargain PDA?

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