Press Release : Dell Axim X5 Delivers Easy Wireless Connectivity, Anti-virus Security

**Chris Leckness** · 06-23-03, 08:30 AM

DELL AXIM X5 DELIVERS EASY WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY, ANTI-VIRUS SECURITY

Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 Supports Simple Wireless Access; Network Associates’ McAfee VirusScan PDA for Dell Axim X5 Makes Surfing Safe

ROUND ROCK, Texas, June 23, 2003 —Dell™ is updating its Dell Axim™ X5 handheld computer with Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ 2003 and, in an industry first will offer a specially developed version of McAfee’s VirusScan PDA for the Axim X5.

Windows Mobile 2003 software for Pocket PCs, the new brand name for Pocket PC 2003, makes it easy for customers to access wireless networks1 with their Dell Axim handhelds, delivers excellent e-mail and instant messaging experiences and supports powerful multimedia applications. McAfee’s VirusScan PDA provides robust protection against computer viruses on the Dell Axim X5.

New Axim customers will receive units based on Windows Mobile 2003 and can register for 30 days of free McAfee VirusScan PDA, or order a 12-month subscription with their systems for $19.002. Existing Axim customers in North America and Europe can purchase a Windows Mobile 2003 upgrade with companion CD from Dell for $29.002, and can order McAfee VirusScan PDA via the companion CD.

Priced at $2682, the Dell Axim X5 Basic configured with an optional TrueMobile 1180 802.11b wireless CompactFlash card automatically detects and can easily connect to Wi-Fi networks3. Access to Wi-Fi networks is increasingly found at public areas such as coffee shops, airports and college campuses.

DELL AXIM X5 DELIVERS EASY WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY WITH MORE SECURITY
Productivity and entertainment enhancements found in Windows Mobile 2003 include first-rate synchronization of e-mail and calendar items between PDAs and personal computers. Windows Mobile 2003 incorporates the latest version of Windows Media Player for high-definition video playback. Microsoft’s Pictures application allows users to store, edit and display digital photos on the brilliant QVGA display, transforming the Axim X5 into a stylish, light, easy-to-carry photo album.

Dell Axim X5 handhelds are packed with built-in features and deliver great value, with prices starting at $1992. More about the Dell Axim X5 can be found at www.dell.com/Axim.

About Dell
Dell Computer Corporation (Nasdaq: DELL) is a premier provider of products and services required for customers worldwide to build their information-technology and Internet infrastructures. Company revenue for the past four quarters totaled $36.9 billion. Dell, through its direct business model, designs, manufactures and customizes products and services to customer requirements, and offers an extensive selection of software and peripherals. Information on Dell and its products can be obtained at www.dell.com.
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3Where wireless access is available. Additional access charges apply in some locations.

silentknight · 06-23-03, 08:47 AM

Think there is an extra 2 added to the end of those prices :-)
at least I hope its a mistake, lol
(I realize its just footmark notice, but still looks kinda funny:-)

Ok, i've skimmed over most of these
releases, and yet dont see anywhere
to actually get 2003, where do we go
to order it?

ThinkerTDM · 06-23-03, 08:53 AM

I was wondering the same thing:
"Its here! Its here! Wowie!"
Loads of info about it, yet no sign of where to actually get it. I'm sure the info will be up soon. It would be handy if there was more information pertaining to existing Axim owners, such as the size of the upgrade, methods to upgrade, extra software on the cd...

Also (and this is the big question): since we are ordering this from Dell, are we going to have to wait as long as we did to get the Axim itself? It would suck to have to wait 2 months to get the upgrade.

Vandy1997 · 06-23-03, 09:08 AM

This is the lamest new OS launch that I have ever seen. Maybe it's just because Microsoft did not really add much to it, so they don't want too much publicity about it. And what about the X3 and the X7? That's what I was waiting for - not a new OS with yet another subsciption-based program to another virus scan program. At least hp came out with four new models (and they include printing software in them - which the OS should have included to begin with!!). I guess that I was not impressed. And the prices are outrageous!! Does Dell want to make up for offering less expensive pdas last year? Just kidding; I know that the "2" at the end of each price is a footnote - next time it will be better to add asterisks instead of numbers!! I am still waiting for those great new Axim models!! Was anybody else disappointed?

ox_from_bws · 06-24-03, 03:18 PM

Where can I find the official posting of the Dell PR. I just called Dell Canada, the customer rep told me that they are not offering the WM 2003 upgrade. According to the PR, it should be avaible for North American. Last time I checked, Canada is still in NA.

Plus, I got mine in May 30th.

michaelfrech · 07-06-03, 12:39 PM

just checked the dell web site...no sign of an ordering option.

can anyone provide a link or phone #?

07-06-03, 07:51 PM

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Originally posted by michaelfrech
just checked the dell web site...no sign of an ordering option.

can anyone provide a link or phone #?

You can just call Dell. They pulled the online ordering option a few days ago.