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Cesio · 02-12-03, 08:46 AM

Get the Axim. I only ordered mine today after about a month of solid researching for Pocket PC machines.

I seriously considered an Ipaq looking at both the 3900 series and the 5450/5. They are far more expensive but I was prepared to pay the extra, especially as the 5450 comes with integrated blooth and Wi-Fi. However, neither have a CompactFlash slot, neither have a removable battery (big big plus for the Axim), both have reportedly great screens although delving deeper you see this is at the expense of battery life.

Looking at CNet you'll notice the Axim has a 20% negativity rating and over 90% of those are concerning the lead time and support, NOT about the Axim itself!! :) On that note I've read that part of the reason for the long delivery time is that Dell are choosy about the supplier. The Ipaqs have a far higher negativity rating, 28% and 46%.

Some people complain that you don't get the same bundle of software with the Dell Axim that you do with others. From my perspective this was an excellent decision by Dell as it obviously lowers the cost of the unit and we can use the money we save to buy the software that we actually want.

I know when I order a PC or such gadget, the waiting for it is the worst part... but then I think in six months time I would have forgotten how long it took to arrive! It's worth the wait... go for it!

02-12-03, 08:46 AM	#6 (permalink)
Cesio Aximsite Minor League Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Nr. Gatwick Airport, UK Posts: 132 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Get the Axim. I only ordered mine today after about a month of solid researching for Pocket PC machines. I seriously considered an Ipaq looking at both the 3900 series and the 5450/5. They are far more expensive but I was prepared to pay the extra, especially as the 5450 comes with integrated blooth and Wi-Fi. However, neither have a CompactFlash slot, neither have a removable battery (big big plus for the Axim), both have reportedly great screens although delving deeper you see this is at the expense of battery life. Looking at CNet you'll notice the Axim has a 20% negativity rating and over 90% of those are concerning the lead time and support, NOT about the Axim itself!! :) On that note I've read that part of the reason for the long delivery time is that Dell are choosy about the supplier. The Ipaqs have a far higher negativity rating, 28% and 46%. Some people complain that you don't get the same bundle of software with the Dell Axim that you do with others. From my perspective this was an excellent decision by Dell as it obviously lowers the cost of the unit and we can use the money we save to buy the software that we actually want. I know when I order a PC or such gadget, the waiting for it is the worst part... but then I think in six months time I would have forgotten how long it took to arrive! It's worth the wait... go for it!