imported_crash

Just got this second hand Axim X50 and it currently has ROM A01 2003SE.

I am not familiar with WM2003 or WM5 regarding different functions and issues.

Before I start loading up apps and info, what OS do you recommend as the best to install?

Thanks

Crash

psionandy

I'd go to the Dell website and install the latest version of the Rom (A05?) for your axim. It will still be 2003se but it has some bug fixes in it.

I'd probably avoid wm5 as it struggles on x50 devices.

__________________
How can you think about gumbo at a time like this? I was almost eaten by a gorg!

- Boober Fraggle

jdigitL

agreed, 2003 is all about speed. you wont be missing out on much in the way of programs and availability of functionality

jd

jvenables

I know the original WM5 Upgrade had some serious performance issues, but I thought the official WM5 Upgrade thats available from the website was much better?

__________________
Regards

John Venables

Dell Axim x50V with Windows Mobile 5 - A02

davrol

The X50 Series do not have sufficient ROM to run WM5 properly (The X51 Series have twice as much ROM).

I agree with psionandy and jdigitL, stay with WM 2003 SE but upgrade to the A04 version (or the A05 if there is one).

__________________
mAXIMum Addiction

spunker88

I second that, in fact i still have a01.

2003se runs great on this device, and if you need a newer os, get a newer device.

__________________
Dell Axim X50
Windows Mobile 2003SE
Think Outside IR Keyboard
8GB CF Card (Apps, Movies)
2GB SD Card (Music)

Best Pocket PC Freeware Sites:
FreewarePPC
Pocket PC Freewares
PdaGold Freeware

"If it aint broke, don't fix it..."

jadesse

Originally Posted by jvenables

I know the original WM5 Upgrade had some serious performance issues, but I thought the official WM5 Upgrade thats available from the website was much better?

The WM5 upgrades created quite a few bricks.

Steven855

Originally Posted by davrol

The X50 Series do not have sufficient ROM to run WM5 properly (The X51 Series have twice as much ROM). I agree with psionandy and jdigitL, stay with WM 2003 SE but upgrade to the A04 version (or the A05 if there is one).

Only the X51v has twice the amount of rom of the X50 series. The WM5 upgrade did brick some pocket pcs, but I think that some people didn't exactly know what they were doing. From my flashing experience, I have flashed from WM2003 SE to WM5 multiple times and never bricked my axim.

__________________
X50(mid) with Windows Mobile 5 A03 rom

DECENT WM6/WM6.1 coming soon to Axim X50(mid) and X50(low) (thanks to help from Maglite)