Mobility Site - View Single Post - x50 versus x51 (newbie question, sort of)

bluevolume · 04-13-06, 01:59 PM

I can see a lot of confusion in your post -- your impressions of the Axims aren't quite accurate. The x50 and x51 are very similar when comparing them functionally (PIM, audio/video, gaming, text input, etc.) The only real difference between them is that they run different operating systems, and the x51 has more ROM memory.

So, from that 'functional' standpoint there really isn't any compelling reason for you to go to the x51. I would focus more on figuring out why you had so much trouble with the x50 -- because your experience is not at all the norm. Why did the wireless never work? Was there something physically wrong with your Axim? Were you trying to connect to a non-standard wireless network? The x50 has a 802.11b radio that should work with most access points (the x51 has the exact same radio, so it wouldn't make sense to upgrade for that).

I think some of the confusion you have is around the "v" models. There is the x50 and the x50v, and the x51 and the x51v. The "v" models have a VGA screen, which simply means that there are 4 times as many pixels on the screen as the non "v" models. I think this is what you were talking about when you mentioned not needing the extra features.

For what you are looking for, the x50 is probably the best device. Even though the x51 is newer and runs MS' latest operating system, there are a lot of people here who are much happier with the x50. It is a more mature, stable platform and is a great performer.

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bluevolume Aximsite All Star Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 870 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	I can see a lot of confusion in your post -- your impressions of the Axims aren't quite accurate. The x50 and x51 are very similar when comparing them functionally (PIM, audio/video, gaming, text input, etc.) The only real difference between them is that they run different operating systems, and the x51 has more ROM memory. So, from that 'functional' standpoint there really isn't any compelling reason for you to go to the x51. I would focus more on figuring out why you had so much trouble with the x50 -- because your experience is not at all the norm. Why did the wireless never work? Was there something physically wrong with your Axim? Were you trying to connect to a non-standard wireless network? The x50 has a 802.11b radio that should work with most access points (the x51 has the exact same radio, so it wouldn't make sense to upgrade for that). I think some of the confusion you have is around the "v" models. There is the x50 and the x50v, and the x51 and the x51v. The "v" models have a VGA screen, which simply means that there are 4 times as many pixels on the screen as the non "v" models. I think this is what you were talking about when you mentioned not needing the extra features. For what you are looking for, the x50 is probably the best device. Even though the x51 is newer and runs MS' latest operating system, there are a lot of people here who are much happier with the x50. It is a more mature, stable platform and is a great performer. __________________ Dell Support Rep on 1/12/06: Only a small number of users are having issues (WM5 on x50v)... Dell will be releasing (update for x50v) but it will not be soon.