ldjagger

I recently purchased an X51V, and I'm concerned that WM5.0 is buggy, but what I've read in the forums appears to be more related to X50's upgraded to WM5.

Am I correct that many of these issues have been resolved in the X51V, and can someone list the things that are still problems I should 'work around' on an X51V?

I've already changed the scheduling of Activesync so that it doesn't switch the machine on regularly (fake server trick). Anything else?

I think I've found a problem with the built-in WIFI, where the signal bars appear full and the Dell WIFI utility shows it 'connected', but the icon in the top title-bar still shows that it's 'hunting' for a network and it isn't able to use the network when I try. Is this one familiar to anyone else?

CaptKen

Quite a few threads on WiFi and which program to use. Oddessy client gave me fits, or I was too dumb to use it. Primary complaint folks have is related to bluetooth, (stereo bluetooth headsets in particular). Bluetooth GPS, Bluetooth Internet access via a Bluetooth phone, are OK. After "fake server" trick, and actually shutting down programs (the "X" minimizes, it does not shut down programs) with switcher bar, or some of the other better alternatives, (or the long way: start/system/memory/running programs), will give you a well trained and pretty much trouble free Axim.

JDWUSA

Originally Posted by ldjagger

I recently purchased an X51V, and I'm concerned that WM5.0 is buggy, but what I've read in the forums appears to be more related to X50's upgraded to WM5. Am I correct that many of these issues have been resolved in the X51V, and can someone list the things that are still problems I should 'work around' on an X51V? I've already changed the scheduling of Activesync so that it doesn't switch the machine on regularly (fake server trick). Anything else? I think I've found a problem with the built-in WIFI, where the signal bars appear full and the Dell WIFI utility shows it 'connected', but the icon in the top title-bar still shows that it's 'hunting' for a network and it isn't able to use the network when I try. Is this one familiar to anyone else?

I have had the same problem with the Dell WIFI utility. It is the same in every way as you said.

benots4

The x51v is quite stable and there is no such thing as a bugless system. You are also correct about X50 and its upgrade.

CaptKen

OK, I get that when an "open network" is available (signal wise) but it is not giving internet access. Or a secured network, WPA or WEP is available with strong signal, but user isn't authorized. A better method is to use Start/settings/connections/network cards/wireless and there you can see what is available now, and in the past, and you can hold down the one you want for 2 seconds and pick connect (or remove what you don't want) and you can choose "networks to access" and choose "only access points" If you get rid of what you don't want, and keep what you do want, it wont connect to something that gives a signal but no connectivity.

ldjagger

Thanks for the answers folks.

Sounds like X51V is ok then, except this flaky WIFI connecting I'm getting.

I have the latest 108mb Netgear router and use WPA-PSK. I will certainly check in main network settings next time it happens, when the dell utility shows it as connected to my network and it isn't really.

Also seen it claim to be connected (windows icon at top) after switching back on, but not be, and cycling the power can solve that it seems.

norseman8485

I have the same problem with the wifi at home. I enter the network key and it says connected when its actually not. Then a few moments later the 'enter network key' dialog pops up again. Its a pain as i sometimes wanna surf away from my desk. Any chance someone has found a fix for this? i'm using a D-link router.

CaptKen

right after you do start/settings/connections /Dell WAN - turn on WiFi
get rid of ones you don't want in start/settings/connections/network cards/wireless.
then it only finds the ones that you want (and have already given network passkey)