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No, you aren't seeing double. This is a side-by-side comparison of the Dell Axim X3i and the Dell Axim X30. Barga!n PDA has put together a brand new review of the X30 that compares the two devices to see if the new X30 is worth ordering. "From the outside, the X30 is literally indistinguishable from the Axim X3i. It's the same case, buttons, battery, screen, and all the rest. I assume that this is part of what makes the X30's price so low--zero cost for hardware re-engineering, other than the motherboard. Also like the X3 series, the X30s come in three different flavors--low, middle, and high-end configurations. In Dell's parlance, these are the 312, 312 combo, and 624 combo units.
The "312" is priced at $199, has a 312 MHz processor (hence the name), 32 MB RAM, 32 MB ROM, and is otherwise nearly indistinguishable from the X3 series Basic unit, right down to the USB sync cable. The "312 combo" likewise runs at 312 MHz, but other than that it bears little resemblence to its cheaper sibling. Its price is set at $249, and the extra $50 buys 64 MB RAM, 64 MB ROM (30.8 MB user accessible) and dual wireless, Bluetooth and WiFi. The 312 combo also gains 5 grams in weight, and the slightly less than quarter-inch long antenna."
I guess I don't get it....
No VGA
No Compact Flash slot - so no cellular based remote access.
A faster processor - but most applications do not take advantage of .
Low Price structure.... maybe that is the angle.
Apples and oranges man.
I mean, having built in wireless for both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth alone is worth the extra $50.
Then you throw in the whole 64MB thing over the 32MB on the other one.
Why, its a no-brainer!
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Most PPC users I talk to don't want VGA. Granted, they have probably never seen a device in VGA but the fact is they just use the built-in PIM functions, play a few MP3s, and play games that are by and large all QVGA anyway. So this device is a very good value for them. I don't think it bodes well for the industry though as there is no way Dell is making a profit on those units.
We hear constant rumors that OEM x is going to pull out of the arena due to no profits and very low priced devices are going to worsen that. I do think the high end VGA segment will take off the last half of this year when all the various devices hit the market. Power users will eat these units up. PPCs with VGA will kill the OQO and FlipStart before they're even released, IMHO.
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I think the low prices have actually helped (so far) the overall PPC market by bringing in many newbie PPC owners who would not otherwise make the plunge for $400+ models. Some of these new owners eventually grow to Power Users and help to keep the upper end afloat. It's a certainty that more users help to keep a particular technology/device alive and kicking.
We've watched the same sort of pricing scenario happen with laptops over the past 10 years. Today new, fairly powerful laptops can be had for $700 but that hasn't sunk the $2000 laptop market (yet).
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mamlin's view is right on, IMO. These lower pricepoints are encouraging people to at least try a Pocket PC. Once they have some firsthand experience with it, they can see the benefits of it and are more likely to be able to justify the purchase of a more expensive device.
Dell is doing what Dell does best... produce very affordable devices with dubious quality. So for that consumer segment where price is THE issue, Dell will sell well. They're smart... they know what their strength is, and they are focusing on that.
The first company to produce a dual slot VGA PPC with built-in WiFi, onboard VGA-out port, and onboard USB hosting is going to clean-up the high-end PPC market. You heard it here first.
I agree.....My younger brother has asked for my help in buying a PDA...I am steering him towards a Dell because he is not even sure if he should buy a Palm or a PPC.... but for members of this forum...I always recommend the Toshiba or another high end device...
Let's face it.....if you're just using your PPC and not reading the PPC sites (like Pocket PC Addict) then I consider you a newbie or a low end user...but if you're reading Pocket PC Addict....then you're automatically classified as a "High End User" in my book!
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didn't you post a story that dell was only going to put bluetooth in their models sent over to England? I thought I read that here. why did they add bluetooth?
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