Neb Axim Newby to PDA's, What 1st?

CheapAxim · 02-23-05, 04:04 PM

I got my X50v today(THRILLED), it LOOKS AWESOME! It is smaller than I thought it would be, a good thing, I am a former laptop user and I am shocked they can get everything inside such a small package. Anyway, the batteries have been charging for 2 hours, now the light is green. I have downloaded many of "Sticky's Tweaks you need" in the last week. Should I start installing these things or play with the Axim for a few days to feel it out? I am a first time PDA user, so I don't want to screw anything up by updating the ROM, or adding a program I am not sure how it functions. I have also downloaded several games and demos.

Finally this is a pretty awesome site, and I appreciate all of your experiences and your sharing them to get us newbies up and running quickly. :approve:

Trickyphillips · 02-23-05, 04:09 PM

As soon as my x50v comes and is fully charged, I'm going to install all of the programs that I've downloaded while waiting to recieve it (Like 20 programs + some games). I want to see how well it runs with so many things installed right away. That way, I don't have to worry about backing things up if I need to do a hard reset.

xung · 02-23-05, 04:11 PM

You should update the rom immediately and try out as many programs as you can. Better know about problems now than months later

02-23-05, 04:13 PM

Congrats CheapAxim!

I've had my X50v since early November and I had to do a hard reset on only one occasion. It was during my first week of ownership and I had downloaded and installed a bunch of trial versions of software. After that, I took things a little slower, adding software judiciously. Pretty boring approach, but I really don't want to do a lot of hard resets!

CheapAxim · 02-23-05, 04:26 PM

Yes I am pretty thrilled, just started it up, it is greater than my expectations. (celebrating)I think I will do as you say and take it judiciously. I will check my ROM and maybe update it. Couldn'
t help myself, the light is green so, I turned it on. Going to log off and check it out now. Thanx again, and I will check back later for more info, if any. :)

Kelt36 · 02-23-05, 06:28 PM

So, how do I know if my ROM needs updating? I have a brand new X50 as well.
Kelton

02-23-05, 06:36 PM

start setting system info

jhernand1102 · 02-23-05, 07:01 PM

I agree, update your rom first, then install everything else

Nspctr Gadget · 02-23-05, 07:13 PM

I would also update the activesync to 3.8

CheapAxim · 02-24-05, 08:22 PM

DAY TWO! I am still thrilled. I loaded a bunch of games, until I got the not enough memory message. LOL, Deleted/Removed and then loaded most of them on the SD card after that. I figure I will play with it until Sunday(or hard reset), then get really serious about setting it up correctly. I have the old A01 ROM, so I will definately be updating that, and then Active Sync, and add the VGA Progs as well. I have a million Q's, but, I know they have probably already been answered here, so I will search them out and also read the manual again this weekend.

Anyway, coming from an old 8088, MSDOS user back in the 80's I like the fact that the software and GUI is simple and unbloated as compared to the notebooks/desktops and Windows version etc... I think I can get used to this thing pretty quickly. I haven't gotten around to setting up any networks or trying BT or WIFI yet, I will research that as well this W/E.

To Wannabees like I was, I can only say, the Axim X50v has far exceeded my expectations. This is my first PDA, so I can't necessarily say it is the best, since, I have never used any other, but, I am an old timer in the electronics world and I am way more than satisfied.

As for Dell. When I sent my order I noticed the "Game Bundle" wasn't included on my order. I searched the Dell forums about this and found that another customer had this same problem. I got on the support chat and sent a cordial email to support, and, I received the game bundle today. GOOD EXPERIENCE. Maybe a DELL plasma TV in my future? Who knows, I need to work this toy for a while first!

Anyway thanx again to all.