Axim X51 rumored specs from a Dell rep

Alexander Turcic · 08-30-2005, 08:53 AM

After last weekend's disappointing Axim X51 fake which was originally from a Gillete deodorant ad (*gasp*), we must alert our readers to use the following information with care. Apparently an Aximsite user had a chat with a Dell tech rep who told him that the X51 series will hit markets sometime in October. Even better, he sent him some specs.

Assuming the specs are legit, the X51 series will also consist of three devices: X51 416MHz, X51 520MHz, X51v 624MHz. That's new: Consumer IrDA, scroll dial (!), 256MB ROM (only the X51v) and Windows Mobile 2005 (which will be also offered as an upgrade to existing X50 customers). Overall X50 owners can breathe a sigh of relief because there is no reason yet for them to upgrade the hardware (fine, I wouldn't mind the 256MB BIS).

cbarnett · 08-30-2005, 09:35 AM

Is it just me, or do the X51* specs seem really unimpressive? I don't see any quantum leaps over the current range of X50* devices, to be honest. Certainly nothing to make people pay the sort of money listed.

I was really hoping for more than this... (and here I am, just breaking in my X50v

)

Craig.

Alexander Turcic · 08-30-2005, 09:51 AM

Earlier rumors stated that the X51 is only a marginal update to the X50. Maybe Dell believes that people would rather buy a "new" PDA with WM 5.0 than an "old" one.

Bob Russell · 08-30-2005, 10:17 AM

Wow. LifeDrive, Treo650, Dell x51v, Nokia 770... I want one of each!

cbarnett · 08-30-2005, 10:30 AM

So little time, so many toys

Craig.

gadgetguru · 08-30-2005, 11:48 AM

If true, it's not much of an upgrade and why does Dell name it that way...The V series with VGA series is a different beast altogether, it should have been say X55 to the X51 of the QVGA models.

Again, if true, I am disappointed with the following: 1100mAh standard battery and no built-in harddrive. Unless, they could come out with great power savings software, or that the RAM is non-volatile, 1100mAh will not last on the X51V... dual wireless, VGA screen, mucho RAM - all need battery juice....

cbarnett · 08-30-2005, 08:05 PM

Yeah, the battery's probably the biggest disappointment for me (that is, if the specs are legit). I've already noticed how much faster the power drain is on my new X50v over the old ipaq. Lucky I also bought the extended battery (even if it makes the dell look pregnant and no longer fit in it's case

)

Craig.

Alexander Turcic · 08-31-2005, 03:44 AM

Craig, tip: turn down screen brightness! That is a real battery life saver for the X50v. Other than that, when I am on a trip, and I know I mostly read e-books, I also throttle CPU.

cbarnett · 08-31-2005, 04:21 AM

That's a good start, thanks Alexander! I like how you can set the brightness levels for whether it's on the charger or not, nice touch (missing on my h1930).

I like the idea of manually throttling the power back too.

Craig.

08-30-2005, 08:53 AM	#1
Alexander Turcic Fully Converged Posts: 18,175 Karma: 14021202 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Switzerland Device: Too many to count here.	Axim X51 rumored specs from a Dell rep After last weekend's disappointing Axim X51 fake which was originally from a Gillete deodorant ad (gasp), we must alert our readers to use the following information with care. Apparently an Aximsite user had a chat with a Dell tech rep who told him that the X51 series will hit markets sometime in October. Even better, he sent him some specs. Assuming the specs are legit, the X51 series will also consist of three devices: X51 416MHz, X51 520MHz, X51v 624MHz. That's new: Consumer IrDA, scroll dial (!), 256MB ROM (only the X51v) and Windows Mobile 2005 (which will be also offered as an upgrade to existing X50 customers). Overall X50 owners can breathe a sigh of relief because there is no reason yet for them to upgrade the hardware (fine, I wouldn't mind the 256MB BIS). Attached Thumbnails

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08-30-2005, 09:35 AM	#2
cbarnett MR prodigal son Posts: 1,085 Karma: 1083739 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Aura H2O	Is it just me, or do the X51* specs seem really unimpressive? I don't see any quantum leaps over the current range of X50* devices, to be honest. Certainly nothing to make people pay the sort of money listed. I was really hoping for more than this... (and here I am, just breaking in my X50v ) Craig.

08-30-2005, 09:51 AM	#3
Alexander Turcic Fully Converged Posts: 18,175 Karma: 14021202 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Switzerland Device: Too many to count here.	Earlier rumors stated that the X51 is only a marginal update to the X50. Maybe Dell believes that people would rather buy a "new" PDA with WM 5.0 than an "old" one.

08-30-2005, 10:17 AM	#4
Bob Russell Recovering Gadget Addict Posts: 5,381 Karma: 676161 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Device: iPad	Wow. LifeDrive, Treo650, Dell x51v, Nokia 770... I want one of each!

08-30-2005, 10:30 AM	#5
cbarnett MR prodigal son Posts: 1,085 Karma: 1083739 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Aura H2O	So little time, so many toys Craig.

08-30-2005, 11:48 AM	#6
gadgetguru Addict Posts: 214 Karma: 6370 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Asia Device: Tungsten T5	If true, it's not much of an upgrade and why does Dell name it that way...The V series with VGA series is a different beast altogether, it should have been say X55 to the X51 of the QVGA models. Again, if true, I am disappointed with the following: 1100mAh standard battery and no built-in harddrive. Unless, they could come out with great power savings software, or that the RAM is non-volatile, 1100mAh will not last on the X51V... dual wireless, VGA screen, mucho RAM - all need battery juice....

08-30-2005, 08:05 PM	#7
cbarnett MR prodigal son Posts: 1,085 Karma: 1083739 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Aura H2O	Yeah, the battery's probably the biggest disappointment for me (that is, if the specs are legit). I've already noticed how much faster the power drain is on my new X50v over the old ipaq. Lucky I also bought the extended battery (even if it makes the dell look pregnant and no longer fit in it's case ) Craig.

08-31-2005, 03:44 AM	#8
Alexander Turcic Fully Converged Posts: 18,175 Karma: 14021202 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Switzerland Device: Too many to count here.	Craig, tip: turn down screen brightness! That is a real battery life saver for the X50v. Other than that, when I am on a trip, and I know I mostly read e-books, I also throttle CPU.

08-31-2005, 04:21 AM	#9
cbarnett MR prodigal son Posts: 1,085 Karma: 1083739 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Aura H2O	That's a good start, thanks Alexander! I like how you can set the brightness levels for whether it's on the charger or not, nice touch (missing on my h1930). I like the idea of manually throttling the power back too. Craig.

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