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01-04-06, 10:39 AM

....how has reading all of the "problematic" posts regarding the X51v and WM5 potentially affected your planned purchase?

Here's what all of my research and post reading has done to me psychologically regarding my planned purchase of the X51v:
1. I am most definately purchasing an X51v
2. I have delayed my purchase. I was ready to purchase right around Christmas, but am now waiting until mid-January in order to give a little more time for the rest of you guinea pigs to play with and comment on upgrades etc.
3. Another reason to "wait" is in hoping another stackable coupon deal comes along. If one came tomorrow, I might just purchase the X51v and not wait a few weeks. Money does talk.

Dell is no different than any other computer/software manufacturer. It's a race to get the latest and greatest out to market, and these large companies are willing to take the chance. Instead of spending untold amounts of research dollars to attempt to roll-out the "perfect" product, companies like Dell and Microsoft make money from consumers who purchase computer/software products and, in addition to using the products, are unknowingly to many test dummies. These companies gather up the complaints, and roll out upgrades thanks to us, the consumer.

I know this going into any computer purchase. Therefore, before I even spend dollar one, I know along with my purchase will come headaches. It's no different than buying a car - you want perfection when spending your hard earned money, but it doesn't usually happen without a little effort and numerous trips to the repair shop. Sometimes you'll get lucky and get a product without problems. I've had my X5 Advanced for almost 2 years, and (*knocks wood) have never done a hard reset. I've had a Dell Dimension 8200 for over 3 years without any issues other than bad software installs. I've been on the other end of the spectrum too. I had a year long battle with my sons Toshiba laptop, which FINALLY was replaced with a Gateway.

All in all, my X5 experience definately keeps me with the Dell PDA. The Axim X51v appears to be a superior product. I guess I'll just have to suffer with the less than stellar working relationship between Dell and Microsoft, as both are contributing to the early (and expected) flaws in the new X51v technology.

01-04-06, 10:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
MetalManCPA Guest Posts: n/a	For those who are on the bubble to purchase an X51v...... ....how has reading all of the "problematic" posts regarding the X51v and WM5 potentially affected your planned purchase? Here's what all of my research and post reading has done to me psychologically regarding my planned purchase of the X51v: 1. I am most definately purchasing an X51v 2. I have delayed my purchase. I was ready to purchase right around Christmas, but am now waiting until mid-January in order to give a little more time for the rest of you guinea pigs to play with and comment on upgrades etc. 3. Another reason to "wait" is in hoping another stackable coupon deal comes along. If one came tomorrow, I might just purchase the X51v and not wait a few weeks. Money does talk. Dell is no different than any other computer/software manufacturer. It's a race to get the latest and greatest out to market, and these large companies are willing to take the chance. Instead of spending untold amounts of research dollars to attempt to roll-out the "perfect" product, companies like Dell and Microsoft make money from consumers who purchase computer/software products and, in addition to using the products, are unknowingly to many test dummies. These companies gather up the complaints, and roll out upgrades thanks to us, the consumer. I know this going into any computer purchase. Therefore, before I even spend dollar one, I know along with my purchase will come headaches. It's no different than buying a car - you want perfection when spending your hard earned money, but it doesn't usually happen without a little effort and numerous trips to the repair shop. Sometimes you'll get lucky and get a product without problems. I've had my X5 Advanced for almost 2 years, and (*knocks wood) have never done a hard reset. I've had a Dell Dimension 8200 for over 3 years without any issues other than bad software installs. I've been on the other end of the spectrum too. I had a year long battle with my sons Toshiba laptop, which FINALLY was replaced with a Gateway. All in all, my X5 experience definately keeps me with the Dell PDA. The Axim X51v appears to be a superior product. I guess I'll just have to suffer with the less than stellar working relationship between Dell and Microsoft, as both are contributing to the early (and expected) flaws in the new X51v technology.