vickerps

HI guys i have a X50v

My mobile phone contract is due to expire and i am think of just integrating my phone and PDA into one device.

Does dell do a PDA that is also a phone? I contacted them and they told the usual that you can buy a gprs compact flash unit to turn my existing X50v to a phone but i don't like the sound of that. But they also said if a buy the X51 or X30 and specify that i want it to be a phone they can mod the pda so that it phone capabile without taking a port up (they attatch it to the bottom of the unit or somthing?)

anyone else heard of this. Does anyone have any recommendation of a pda/phone

aquacooled

this is the first I have heard about dell "modding" there pda`s to be phones..

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1 GIG SD card (movies & more)
512MB SD card (GPS maps)
512MB SD card (programs)
Bluetooth GPS

tons of programs
to many to mention or I just forgot

quote. "why do things the easy way when complicated works too"

Terryvi

The first thing you need to do is decide what cell provider you are going with. Verizon offers several PDA/phone combinations. I am using Bluetooth to connect my x51v to my Motorola e815 cell phone but I have not heard anything about Dell modding a PDA.

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psionandy

I think someone (quite probbably the Dell Guy) is using the word 'Modding' incorectly.

Assuming all the hardware is compatable, you can use a bluetooth connection between your axim and a phone. And thus surf the internet that way.

With some axims you can also dial the number on the axim, let the phone make the connection and then use a bluetooth headset to take the call. Not quite the same thing as a combined unit, but it's still pretty nifty.

Dell doesn't make a ppc phone device, so your other option would be to go for one of those.

(and you were right about not wanting the CF unit. It isn't what you want)

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vickerps

I was a bit unsure on what he was saying. but he did say they would add a gprs unit onto the any pda without it taking up any ports. the gprs unit would be non removable. How this is done or how good it would look / work is what made me question it. if anyone wants to i have his dell extention number.

psionandy

Originally Posted by vickerps

I was a bit unsure on what he was saying. but he did say they would add a gprs unit onto the any pda without it taking up any ports. the gprs unit would be non removable. How this is done or how good it would look / work is what made me question it. if anyone wants to i have his dell extention number.

Just ask him for a quote... and see what it says

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DSmithZ28

So has anyone used a gprs card for their axim and gotten it to work?

I personally cannot wait for the evolution of pda and cell phone! I HATE carrying two devices.

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psionandy

Originally Posted by DSmithZ28

So has anyone used a gprs card for their axim and gotten it to work? I personally cannot wait for the evolution of pda and cell phone! I HATE carrying two devices.

works fine for data... but awful for voice. In practice you are still carrying around 2 devices. It's just that one is useless until it's plugged into your axim.

Roll on the X90

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dazzle130

GlobalSat has this CF GPRS Modem http://www.globalsat.com.tw/english/...id=27&p_id=135

the key issue is how long can the x51v 1100mAh basttery last if the pda is couple as a mobile phone...and what is the feasibility?

Duwenbasden

best solution: tape a cheap bt phone to the back of your unit. It might look ugly but hey, it works.

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DSmithZ28

The answer has now become clear! Cingular 8125

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Originally Posted by DSmithZ28

The answer has now become clear! Cingular 8125

That actually looks like a really cool device from a glance. The first concerns I have is the 200mhz processor, QVGA screen, and the fact that it only uses Mini-SD cards, which are more expensive I believe. But on the bright side it has WiFi and Bluetooth, and WM5 on it.

I really hope my next device will be integrated with a cell phone and offer a full featured device (meaning WiFi most importantly, VGA, and a good processor). The main deterrent (for me) from the Treo 650/700w was the lack of WiFi. I also like my x51v too much too, just wish it was more of a device that I had on me ALL the time, like a phone would be.

annapink15

Originally Posted by DSmithZ28

The answer has now become clear! Cingular 8125

i agree with taht one and to the guy after that the mini sd's are going down in price!! buy this is an amazing pocket pc/phone the funny thing is taht europe is always ahead of us the other version of the 8125 has been out for awhile (k-jam / qtek 9100)

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