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Hotisland · 11-11-06, 07:56 AM

Thanks everyone. I did some calculation today and figured out that:

If I get the used x51v, most likely I would extend its warranty which would cost around $40. So I will end up spending $290 and own an 11-months old x51v with 13mth warranty.

While if I wait for a new unit, which may cost me around $340 - Dell offered this price at least twice in last 6mths in my region (but then I didn't think of buying one & missed the chances). I quite confident that Dell will offer similar price again not late than this Xmas. So, with a bit of patience, I can get a brand new x51v with 12-mths warranty with $340.

Frankly speaking, there’s not big difference between 12mth & 13mth warranty. Now the question becomes: should I opt for an 11-mths old x51v in order to save $50? (and that doest not take in account the trouble of updating the ROM, reconfiguring a pre-owned PDA & below-par battery life etc.) And I think the answer is quite clear now – wait for a new one!

Anyway, as usual, feel free to comment/discuss ...... I've not own a Axim & the case is not closed yet.

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Hotisland Aximsite Rookie Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 23 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks everyone. I did some calculation today and figured out that: If I get the used x51v, most likely I would extend its warranty which would cost around $40. So I will end up spending $290 and own an 11-months old x51v with 13mth warranty. While if I wait for a new unit, which may cost me around $340 - Dell offered this price at least twice in last 6mths in my region (but then I didn't think of buying one & missed the chances). I quite confident that Dell will offer similar price again not late than this Xmas. So, with a bit of patience, I can get a brand new x51v with 12-mths warranty with $340. Frankly speaking, there’s not big difference between 12mth & 13mth warranty. Now the question becomes: should I opt for an 11-mths old x51v in order to save $50? (and that doest not take in account the trouble of updating the ROM, reconfiguring a pre-owned PDA & below-par battery life etc.) And I think the answer is quite clear now – wait for a new one! Anyway, as usual, feel free to comment/discuss ...... I've not own a Axim & the case is not closed yet.