If the x51v is going to be discontinued, is it still worth buying? - Page 2

somedude&AdEll · 07-06-07, 05:27 PM

Go for the x51v... just got it, look for those on ebay that have warrantys, it's the security I was looking for, got mine for 280.00 shipping included with 6 months left on the warranty, just transfer it if you want, then extend it, if Dell doesn't have enough PDAs out of developement to replace yours they'll give you a newer model.

Also, you might as well go for the x51v, the chances of finding a valid warranty is better and the x50v and x51v are relatively close in price range.\

Good luck, BTW I like my x51v... especially for the price, Derek

Jeddiah · 07-06-07, 08:02 PM

I'll just add a quicky by saying get an X51v if you can - I still love using this device... It's a dream to use, and it doesn't crash every five minutes (considering it's a Dell!) :D It's a little gem!

wino_man · 07-07-07, 04:05 PM

If you can find a new one, I'd say get it. I was lucky enough to get a 51v from Dell the day before they vanished from the site. Had to wait a month for delivery. I bought it because I wanted a backup if my 50v ever died. It has worked perfectly for years and probably will continue...if I don't drop it. There are SO many programs available, many free, to do the kind of record keeping you need. I mostly use Excel for my CD list, personal budget. I use it as a music player with bluetooth headphones at work. I have a (free now!) music synth/sequencer for playing around. I agree with everyone that this is the best buy you can make...always was. Go for it! And be sure to buy a good strong case!

=-jp-=

CodeBubba · 07-07-07, 04:40 PM

It's difficult to estimate how incredibly useful a PocketPC is. I've had my X50 for 2-and-a-half years and have been using PPC's ever since they came out. I, too, used to use a paper scheduler/calendar/contacts list - there's no contest. That X51v will last for YEARS if you just take good care of it.

The Pocket PC software you place on it will not go "out of style" either - as long as you still find it useful. PPC is becoming a mature platform - the software is not going to become incompatible quickly either.

-CB ;)

flogisto · 07-08-07, 01:58 AM

Plus add all the Palm stuff out there that could run in PPC thanks to StyleTap.

Why do you care about how much time a good thing will remain with you? Just care of it a lot (since you value what it give to you), and live happy for all the way up to the time something better would appear out there.