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07-24-03, 11:14 AM

1. People claim something like 8 hours of battery life. I use my Axim for just a little at a time and the battery lasts for a week or more.
2. Most people don't have multiple batteries nor the larger capacity battery. The larger capacity battery won't fit in most cases either. If you need a lot of use away from an AC outlet then you might need the bigger battery. Otherwise I have never heard of complaints with battery life. The only possible exception would be when you use WiFi or GPS CF cards. People have claimed that they only get 1.5 hours of constant WiFi use with the standard battery.
3. There is a lot of free software available. See freewareppc.com.
4. There is a moderate amount of bundled software, but you might prefer to search for free alternatives.
5. Hmmm, I don't think I have ever had mine in full sunlight.
6. If you don't want to wait on Dell, there are lots of used units available on ebay and on this site.
7. can't help you with this one
8. I think most people are better off spending the extra money on accessories and software. If money is not an object then go for the 400, otherwise the 300 will probably do fine for you.

07-24-03, 11:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
v8sho Guest Posts: n/a	1. People claim something like 8 hours of battery life. I use my Axim for just a little at a time and the battery lasts for a week or more. 2. Most people don't have multiple batteries nor the larger capacity battery. The larger capacity battery won't fit in most cases either. If you need a lot of use away from an AC outlet then you might need the bigger battery. Otherwise I have never heard of complaints with battery life. The only possible exception would be when you use WiFi or GPS CF cards. People have claimed that they only get 1.5 hours of constant WiFi use with the standard battery. 3. There is a lot of free software available. See freewareppc.com. 4. There is a moderate amount of bundled software, but you might prefer to search for free alternatives. 5. Hmmm, I don't think I have ever had mine in full sunlight. 6. If you don't want to wait on Dell, there are lots of used units available on ebay and on this site. 7. can't help you with this one 8. I think most people are better off spending the extra money on accessories and software. If money is not an object then go for the 400, otherwise the 300 will probably do fine for you.