Wednesday, November 6, 2002
Axim X5 Specifications Confirmed by Dell
Posted by Jason Dunn in "HARDWARE" @ 01:02 PM
Tyler Regas from PDAHandyman passed me an email from a Dell PR rep who I've been exchanging email with. I'm practically begging for an advance unit, but Dell's "just in time" way of doing business makes this highly unlikely. I hope to have a unit in hand for review soon after the 18th though! The image below is a resized version of a very high-resolution image (300 KB).
An important note on availability: I've confirmed with Dell that the Axim X5 will be released November 18th in Canada, the USA, and Mexico. EMEA and Asia-Pacific will follow sometime after the first of the year (Q1 I would assume). Now, on to the specs
Sleek, Ergonomic, Sophisticated Design
196g (6.9 oz)
128 x 81.5 x 18mm (5" x 3.2" x 0.7")
Power Button, 4 Application Keys, 5-way Navigator Button, Scroll Dial, Record Button, Headphone mini-jack
Productivity & Expansion Versatility
Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 Premium
Intel Xscale Processor at 400MHz or 300MHz
Brilliant 3.5" TFT 240x320 QVGA 65K Color Transflective LCD 64MB SDRAM
or 32MB SDRAM 48MB or 32MB Intel StrataFlash ROM
1 CompactFlash Type II Slot
1 Secure Digital / MMC Memory Slot
IrDA port
1440mAh Li-Ion Removable Battery with Backup Battery
Built-in Microphone & Speaker
2 LED's
Bluetooth supported via CompactFlash Type II Card
Wi-Fi 802.11b supported via CompactFlash Type II Card
Cradle with 2nd primary battery charging slot
Ships with Cradle or Synch Cable, AC Adapter, Protective Jacket, Extra
Stylus, System Documentation, Companion CD (SW Apps & Docs)
You're probably all twigging on the word "Transflective" above - my source at Dell is doing some further checking, but it seems to be side-lit, not back lit. There are two configurations, priced at $299 (after rebate) and $199 (after rebate). These are the differences:
$299 Axim X5
400MHz Xscale
64MB SDRAM
48MB flash ROM
USB or serial synch cradle
$199 Axim X5
300MHz Xscale
32MB SDRAM
32MB flash ROM
USB or serial synch CABLE (cradle available as an upsell for this unit)
An important note on availability: I've confirmed with Dell that the Axim X5 will be released November 18th in Canada, the USA, and Mexico. EMEA and Asia-Pacific will follow sometime after the first of the year (Q1 I would assume). Now, on to the specs
Sleek, Ergonomic, Sophisticated Design
196g (6.9 oz)
128 x 81.5 x 18mm (5" x 3.2" x 0.7")
Power Button, 4 Application Keys, 5-way Navigator Button, Scroll Dial, Record Button, Headphone mini-jack
Productivity & Expansion Versatility
Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 Premium
Intel Xscale Processor at 400MHz or 300MHz
Brilliant 3.5" TFT 240x320 QVGA 65K Color Transflective LCD 64MB SDRAM
or 32MB SDRAM 48MB or 32MB Intel StrataFlash ROM
1 CompactFlash Type II Slot
1 Secure Digital / MMC Memory Slot
IrDA port
1440mAh Li-Ion Removable Battery with Backup Battery
Built-in Microphone & Speaker
2 LED's
Bluetooth supported via CompactFlash Type II Card
Wi-Fi 802.11b supported via CompactFlash Type II Card
Cradle with 2nd primary battery charging slot
Ships with Cradle or Synch Cable, AC Adapter, Protective Jacket, Extra
Stylus, System Documentation, Companion CD (SW Apps & Docs)
You're probably all twigging on the word "Transflective" above - my source at Dell is doing some further checking, but it seems to be side-lit, not back lit. There are two configurations, priced at $299 (after rebate) and $199 (after rebate). These are the differences:
$299 Axim X5
400MHz Xscale
64MB SDRAM
48MB flash ROM
USB or serial synch cradle
$199 Axim X5
300MHz Xscale
32MB SDRAM
32MB flash ROM
USB or serial synch CABLE (cradle available as an upsell for this unit)
