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Dell Axim X50 review

7.7

Editors' Rating

Very Good

9.2

Members' Rating

Spectacular

Typical price:£ 301

Verdict

Solid performance and advanced multimedia capabilities make the Axim X50 a suitable handheld for both serious and more casual users... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Windows Media Player 10.0 Mobile
  • Fast processor and ample memory
  • Integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
  • Sleek design
  • User-replaceable battery

Cons

  • Heavy
  • Small navigation toggle
  • Lacklustre software bundle

Key Specs

Dimensions (W x H x D): 73x16.9x119 mm
Weight: 167 g
Operating system: Windows Mobile 2003 for Pocket PC, Second Edition
Software included: Pocket Word, Pocket Excel, Pocket Outlook, Calculator, Solitaire, MSN Messenger, Pocket Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player 10 Mobile, Jawbreaker, Inbox, Voice Recorder, Microsoft Reader 2.0 for Pocket PC, Terminal Services Client, Pictures, Transcriber, Letter Recognizer, Block Recognizer
Processor: Intel XScale PXA270
Clock speed: 520 MHz
Memory expansion: CompactFlash, SD/MMC (+SDIO)
Installed ROM: 128 MB
Installed RAM: 64 MB
Display size: 3.5 in
Wireless PAN: Bluetooth 1.2
Wireless LAN: 802.11b
Expansion slots: SD/MMC (SDIO compatible), Type II CompactFlash

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Member Opinion

9.2

Average Member Rating

Spectacular

5 Members have reviewed this product

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Anonymous

Anonymous

Fantastic

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9.5

Spectacular


Anonymous

Anonymous

Excellent value for money

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9.0

Spectacular


Anonymous

Anonymous

Wonderful

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9.5

Spectacular


Mark Anderson

Mark Anderson

Affordable, good looking and user friendly

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9.0

Spectacular


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I have this funny feeling that Goebbel...

Saturday 21 November 2009, 10:45 PM

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indeed

Saturday 21 November 2009, 7:26 PM

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From a resident

Saturday 21 November 2009, 7:23 PM

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Small Business?

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