cmak007

Hi all...good thing i found this site to post my question on. my question is that is it ok for me to go with the 300MHZ PDA? I'll just be using it for surfing the net, playing games, mp3's and movies and word processing.....I'll be adding more memory to it also. does the included memory difference very important? eg. 300 is with 32/32 and 400 is with 64/42/....thansk for the help

Dovid

Processor speed is not really an issue. But the difference between 32 and 64 megs of internal memory is the difference between having "a couple of games" and having "loads of apps and games"!! :D

rhyno

Processor speed will help with your MP3s, Games, and especially movies (allowing for better frame rates) And the extra memory means extra storage and expandability. Plus you get the ultra cool USB cradle, which is quite nice.

I say go for the "4"...


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cmak007

storage memory is not an issue since I'll be adding lots of it with a flashcard or an SD card but does the processor speed really make a difference in the operation of the device? and is the internal memory comparable with a PC? (eg internal rom = computers ram and Flashcard and SD memory = harddisk). hope this makes sense!! :) anyway thanks for the replies !:)

Osiris

It's more than just a memory issue. Your extra hundred bucks gets you 100 MHz more speed, twice the RAM, a bigger ROM, and a nice USB cradle that syncs data and charges the pda, along with a spare battery if you have one.

It seems silly to me to not pay the extra cash to get all of that.

The 400 MHz model is a no brainer...and the high end models tend to ship out faster than the 300 Mhz ones.

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Axim X50
1 GB SD card
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TSB8C

I agree the extra bucks for 400MHz version was a no-brainer. I just got mine for Christmas (replaced my iPaq 3765). The extra memory is must and I do notice the difference in speed between the 200MHz on the iPaq and the 400MHz on the Axim when playing MP3's and movie clips. I also see a big difference in speed when using the terminal services to take control of my XP desktop PC in the office. I frequently run apps on my desktop PC while in meetings over a wireless connection by using XP's remote desktop feature and the terminal services in PocketPC on the Axim.

Osiris

TSB8C,

Tell me more about this terminal service program? I have WinXP and that sounds very cool, being able to control your PC wirelessly...

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Axim X50
1 GB SD card
Deluo GPS

cmak007

well would'nt it be better to spend the 100 bucks saved on a 256 mb flashcard?? I don't have money growing on trees you know :) 'cause if i go for the 400MHZ one I'll still be getting s compact flash card tostore movies, mp3's etc. so if there's a big difference beetween the two axims I'll go for the 400 MHZ one but if the 300MHZ can play movies, mp3's and games then why not get hat one? ( I'm also getting the foldable keyboard so thats another 100 bucks :( )

Antigo

From my experience, more memory and processor speed is always good, partiularily if you want to maximize your future utility of the device. Right now, I'm more interested in the little blip I saw earlier today regarding Axim's processor speed running games and applications, "...Microsoft has stated that the operating system is only operating at 200mhz." Does that mean that 300 or 400 mhz Axims are not running any faster than 200?

TSB8C

Osiris - Once I got the wireless network card working in my Axim, I can connect to my network in my office via wireless. I enabled the "Remote Desktop" feature in WinXp. Right-click on MyComputer and select Properties. Then click on the "Remote" tab and check the box for Remote Desktop. This enables the feature on your desktop PC. Once you have done that, simply lauch Terminal Services on the Axim and enter the machine name of the desktop PC you want to take control of. The Axim will connect to the desktop PC over the wireless network and take control of it. The desktop PC's screen will go blank and be displayed on the Axim screen. The Terminal Services client on the Axim has a good scroll feature to allow you to see all parts of the desktop screen (since it is bigger) or you can check the option to scale the screen to fit on the Axim's display. Once you disconnect on the Axim (close the Terminal Services app) you will once again have control on the desktop PC. You can't control the desktop from both devices at the same time.

Remember, any apps you run on the desktop PC via remote control are actually running in the desktop PC's memory space and via that PC's connections (lan, internet, etc). So if you launch the browser or try to print something on the desktop PC via the remote control you do not have to be concerned about ram, network connections, printer connections, etc on the Axim. It is great to simply transfer a Word doc from the Axim to the desktop PC and then, using remote control, send it to the network printer in the conference room while in the middle of a meeting. Or accessing a web site that will not run properly with the PocketPC browser but works fine when accessed from my desktop PC via remote control from my Axim.

paulg1957

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Originally posted by cmak007@Jan 5 2003, 10:18 PM Hi all...good thing i found this site to post my question on. my question is that is it ok for me to go with the 300MHZ PDA? I'll just be using it for surfing the net, playing games, mp3's and movies and word processing.....I'll be adding more memory to it also. does the included memory difference very important? eg. 300 is with 32/32 and 400 is with 64/42/....thansk for the help

I went for the 300 Mhz. I find the speed very acceptable. I'll be buying a memory card some time this week, so my RAM will go from 32 to 96, that should give me space for mp3's and some photos- I have some great ones of Niagara Falls.

I am so impressed with this devise. I had tried another Pocket PC devise and hated it, but this is good. I've used it to make and send e-mail, and start writing some short stories.

I like the fact that I can change the "Today" background to suit the mood and the weather ( I have a winter scene on it now). The Microsoft Reader is good and I've started to read "The Chessmen of Mars" by E.R.B.

A great machine at a great price.

:)

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Wander

I also went with the 300. I am having loads of fun with it. I play mp3s, watch movies, play games, etc. I decided that I would save the extra money and buy a couple of memory cards. Right now I have two 128 CF and one 256 SD.

As far as the cradle goes, for those that have it, doesn't that make it difficult to use the Axim if it's in the cradle? I can sync and charge mine at the same time, just two wires, but it seems to be easier to play with the Axim while you are charging it, since it's only one small connection, and doesn't get in the way, I can move it around, etc. Seems it would feel confining to have it in the cradle.

Not knocking those who went with the 400. I have had a Palm and a WinCE before this one, and didn't use it that much, but this one is great! I use it all the time. I would love to have a 400 to compare the speed with, but for now, I'll stick with this one, and whenever Dell comes up with a newer model, I'll eBay this one and get a new one.

commoved

I think this is a tough call. The processor is faster, but the bus it runs on isn't. You have to wonder whether the extra speed and RAM are worth $100 (50% more!). And anybody would admit that these PPCs don't exactly last forever.

What finally sold me on the 400 was the extra flash. If there is a significant upgrade to Microsoft CE and if Dell does offer the upgrade, it will have to fit in flash. Mabey I'll get one more OS upgrade this way.

Well, that plus I had the extra $100 in my pocket.

BTW - you can get the cradle for $20 if you buy in when you order. That still saves enough for a few Big Macs.

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cavuu

I got the 300 and a 128 mb card. From other posts it appears that the 400 only runs 8% faster than the 300. Probably not noticeable with most programs. The extra ROM may be useful if there is an upgrade that exceeds 32 mb otherwise you can use the SD to make up the loss of 16 mb of ROM. Same for the extra 32 mb of RAM. Programs that are stored on a card will load slightly slower but most will run just as fast because they are running from RAM.
So if you are trying to economize you will probably not see much difference. Both models a good deal. IMHO

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cmak007

Hey thanks alot for all the replys guys!! all these posts helped me alot!! I think I'm gonna go for the 300 one right now and use the saved money to go fro more memory....and besides...I need the keyboard also....so that'll be alotta money going out at once :) and anyway dell or another company would be out with a better device in a years time anyway and then i might want to buy that one :) so I'll just go with this economy package right now since it'll do the job for me :) anyway thanks alot for the reply's guys!!