How does the X50v measure up? (vs. LOOX 720 and iPAQ hx4705)

[mrcaze]

I suppose really, which is the 'better' PDA depends on what your requirements are. The 'best' PDA for one person may not be the 'best' PDA for another.

Totally agree!

While for myself I had bought X50v, for my mother I bought Loox 719 (same as 720 but without camera).

[Darth Gates]

Many of you seem to be looking over the fact that the hx470X has a dedicated GPU as well. It's an ATI Imageon 3220 chip. It doesn't have dedicated video memory, however.

The x50v and hx470X are the only two PDAs with VGA, a 624 mghz processor, and dedicated GPU.

x50v advantages over hx470X

+Smaller Size
+'hard' D-pad
+16mb of graphics memory.
+Cheaper (but not by as much as most people claim, you can find the hx470X's for $425)

hx470X advantages over x50v

+Better battery life
+benchmarks slightly faster
+Larger screen (and a bit better looking)
+Magnesium body

The advantages of the hx470X are more universal and apply to more people, so generally the hx470X is a better choice. However if you are like me and play lots of games, the hard d-pad is a necessity. And also, unless you find an internet bargain, the hx470X can cost quite a bit more. Also it is too cumbersome for some. And the damn IR port is on the bottom, wth?

The loox and mypals are lacking in features compared to these two, I wouldn't bother.

First of all, I disagree that the "advantages of the HP are more universal and apply to more people." I'm sure A LOT of people would hate that touchpad, want a smaller and more ergonomic unit. I'm not much of a gamer at all, but I would still hate to have to use that touchpad to navigate. The HP also has a few other ergonomic snafus - a cheap plastic stylus and a screen lid that seems to be in the way all the time.

Second, I've not been able to find the HP for $425. I've seen it listed for prices that low, but there is always a catch (i.e., reconditioned/used model).

One other thing to consider: The HP comes bundled with a lot of nifty software (including versions of Pocket Informant, and Sprite backup). If you don't already hold licenses to that stuff (I did), then the price difference between the Dell and the HP drops a little.

[Wwoody123]

Well, thanks largely in part to the great assistance here, I'm "getting a Dell, dude!" I'd like to thank everyone who helped me out and would ask if anyone has any ideas as to where I should look for my purchase to post them here: http://www.aximsite.com/boards/showt...838#post767838