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Dell Axim X3i review

7.7

Editors' Rating

Very Good

8.6

Members' Rating

Excellent

Typical price:£ 269

Verdict

It’s not at the top of the current Pocket PC heap, but Dell's X3 flagship offers some welcome improvements over last year's X5 models... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Thin and light
  • Nice price
  • Well-integrated Wi-Fi
  • Cradle can charge a second battery
  • Powerful processor.

Cons

  • Lacks Bluetooth
  • Uncomfortable stylus
  • Skimpy software bundle
  • So-so battery life.

Key Specs

Dimensions (W x H x D): 77x14.9x122 mm
Weight: 140 g
Operating system: Windows Mobile 2003 for Pocket PC
Software included: Notes, Tasks, Calendar, Contacts, To Do List, Pocket Word, Pocket Excel, Pocket Outlook, Pocket Internet Explorer, MSN Instant Messenger, VPN client, Transcriber, Wi-Fi setup utility
Processor: Intel XScale PXA263
Clock speed: 400 MHz
Memory expansion: SD/MMC (+SDIO)
Installed ROM: 64 MB
Installed RAM: 64 MB
Display size: 3.5 in
Wireless PAN: infrared
Wireless LAN: 802.11b
Expansion slots: SD/MMC (SDIO-compatible)

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Member Opinion

8.6

Average Member Rating

Excellent

8 Members have reviewed this product

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Rob Austin

Rob Austin

I Love My Dell!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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9.0

Spectacular


Andy Weir

Andy Weir

Great performance at an exceptional price

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9.0

Spectacular


Dave Stephens

Dave Stephens

Oh man, it's sound

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10

Perfect


Ajay Bakshi

Ajay Bakshi

Very price effective

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8.5

Excellent


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