budcurtis

I love my X51v, but after three years it is showing its age. For the moment I'm just experiencing nuisance problems, but I think I need to start a replacement plan. I think I have two choices:

1. Purchase another current new brand - but which one?
2. Buy a used X51v to act as a backup

I would appreciate any shared opinion on what approach to take.

aedmunds7

I too had started having nuisance issues on my Axim v50x which I still have to give to my daughter. I did not want a converged device, just a pda very similar, if not better than the Axim. I purchased 2 HP Ipaq 211 and love the 624 mhz, 4" VGA touchscreen, etc. Check out HP website for specs.I got mine from Buy.com; very pleased with the speed, screen size, and so much more. Hope this assist you in your search

webbahboy

If you are going like-for-like, then the HP's are a good option.
I too am looking for an x51v replacement -- and want a converged device (phone, camera, gps, pda) -- I don't think the ideal machine is out there for the U.S. If the HTC Touch HD were designed for the U.S., it would be pretty darn close. The only thing I would like that it doesn't have is TV out.

The HTC Touch Pro/ATT Fuze has all of those things that I just mentioned, but I saw one the other day and thought that I would have trouble giving up my large VGA screen. That is what I am waiting for. Some of the E-Ten and Imate devices look possible, but the blogosphere doesn't seem to be buzzing much about them!

KimChee

That asus p565 is looking pretty nice, if it had more battery life, I think Id be in

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Dell Axim X30 624 mhz-Belkin snap on keyboard, extended battery

AKAJohnDoe

Originally Posted by KimChee

That asus p565 is looking pretty nice, if it had more battery life, I think Id be in

But it is not built for the North American GSM bands is it?

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webbahboy

Originally Posted by webbahboy

If you are going like-for-like, then the HP's are a good option. I too am looking for an x51v replacement -- and want a converged device (phone, camera, gps, pda) -- I don't think the ideal machine is out there for the U.S. If the HTC Touch HD were designed for the U.S., it would be pretty darn close. The only thing I would like that it doesn't have is TV out. The HTC Touch Pro/ATT Fuze has all of those things that I just mentioned, but I saw one the other day and thought that I would have trouble giving up my large VGA screen. That is what I am waiting for. Some of the E-Ten and Imate devices look possible, but the blogosphere doesn't seem to be buzzing much about them!

UPDATE: I now have the Fuze. I tell you what: NO TURNING BACK from my x51v!
I love the smaller form factor, was really surprised to find myself regularly using the keyboard, and just purchased the cable from eXpansys to do the TV out. It is a FABULOUS machine!!!

jadesse

Originally Posted by webbahboy

UPDATE: I now have the Fuze. I tell you what: NO TURNING BACK from my x51v! I love the smaller form factor, was really surprised to find myself regularly using the keyboard, and just purchased the cable from eXpansys to do the TV out. It is a FABULOUS machine!!!

Agreed, it is great only having to carry one device. How much was your TV out cable?

lhp_1

Originally Posted by AKAJohnDoe

But it is not built for the North American GSM bands is it?

The screen is only 2.8 " !! do you find it confortable? Can you use the gps without being attach to a carrier?. Thank you.

webbahboy

Originally Posted by jadesse

Agreed, it is great only having to carry one device. How much was your TV out cable?

Cable was $19.99 plus shipping HERE

It took about a week for me to get it.

jadesse

Originally Posted by webbahboy

Cable was $19.99 plus shipping HERE It took about a week for me to get it.

Thanks, thats not a bad price.