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What I've found is that the problems I have with my Axim are not isolated instances that are specific to my Axim:1) A problem commonly reported is the backup battery going bad or burning out. This version of Windows Mobile isn't supported by Microsoft anymore. 3) Activesync frequently fails to sync some task and calendar items. You will have trouble getting any support from Dell if you run into any problems.If you're not yet deterred from getting the Axim, read on.Over the course of nearly 5 years that I've owned the Axim X30, it has been plagued with problem after problem.
Admittedly, that's not that big a deal - all you have to do is change the battery.5) The power/data connector completely broke loose.The Final Straw---------------The final straw came when the data connector broke completely loose. Sure, there are many users who are satisfied with it but there are about an equal number us who have been dissatisfied with it as well. I've been through countless hours searching through newsgroups and Googling to seek answers for troubleshooting problems on my Axim. First off, do be aware of the following:(1) The operating system on the Dell Axim X30 is Windows Mobile 2003 SE (Windows Mobile 4, Second Edition). I've had it for a few months and so far, I've been pretty happy with it.---It would seem that Dell has a quality control problem with the Dell Axim. The PPC doesn't "see" the drive anymore; it's like it doesn't even exist.
4) Pathetic battery life. I can squeeze about 2.5 hours from the battery it comes with - and that's with Bluetooth ans WiFi turned off and the screem dimmed down.
There are probably some good units floating out there, but taking the plunge to get the Axim is akin to playing Russian Roulette. The current version of Windows Mobile is 6.1.(2) The Dell Axim has been discontinued by Dell since 2007.
Enough is enough - I decided that I had simply wasted too much time and effort (and money) into trying to fix the problems on my Axim and that it was more trouble than it was worth. There is no way to replace it unless you want to venture into cracking the case open and soldering the right kind of battery on.
2) A lot of users, like myself, have the problem with the built-in storage spontaneously disappearing. As a replacment, I got the HP iPAQ 111.
Do you feel lucky.
I like the sleek design of the product and its expansion capabilities. It seems to be still relevant in today's environment.
Bought the Axim in November, by January it died. This is the second purchase, hoped that the 2nd time would be a charm. While it WAS working, I enjoyed the user friendly components of the PDA. Just wish that it was reliable.
Dell put out 5 different models of the AXIM, with each of them having several different variations between 2002 to the 9th of April in 2007, before they were discontinued. This action didn't have any thing to do with their ability to stand up as a leader and a giant in a declining market for the PDA-stand alones, but cell phone-PDA's have grown to be a more popular product in the market today.Dell Axim was the leader, and still remains the leader in some cases, with the Intel XScale Processor. The Dell Axim is operating on a Microsoft Mobile Windows platform, which makes it more compatible to most Applications than some cell phone-PDA's today.The Dell Axim X30 has three different variations: one is the 312mhz processor with no wireless (although optional), another has a 312mhz processor with Wi-Fi and blue-tooth, and on the high-end was the 624mhz processor with Wi-Fi and blue-tooth.Now as much as you have the option to set the processor speed within range, to preserve battery life, I like the one with the 312mhz, because they don't run hot, and the battery lasts longer.And by the way; PDA-stand alones will never become a dinosaur to me, and I could never be programmed into the matrix of the cell phone-PDA's, because if you are on a private call, discussing a subject on your PDA, now you got yourself a problem trying to get the information with your PDA glued to the side of your face.For example: how many times were you on the phone with someone and asked them for a telephone number that was stored in their phone, and they answer you with "I'll have to hang up to get the number, and than I'll call you back" The only problem that I have seen with this particular model: the X30 has a tendency to get vertical lines on the screen, while it also freezes up. In some cases you can do a soft or hard reset to fix the problem.
First of all the people I bought this from did everything right. Got it to me quickly, etc.But I purchased it primarily for music and ebooks, and have found limited sites that I am able to get the books from and the music program is not compatible with my PC which is also a Dell. I have heard there are remedies for that, but haven't been able to fix it thus far.It does have a nice screen; easy to read. It came with an extra battery which is nice since I spend a lot of time camping and like being able to carry reading materials this way.Worth the price, but probably would get another Palm next time.
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