Axim X5 vs. V35

[Brian]

Tough call now, especially if ViewSonic stays at $299 where it currently is on Amazon. I don't see the V35 selling as well as the 300 or 400 MHz Dell's. The word so far is that both screens are of nearly equal quality.

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[anonymous]

Will either the Viewsonic or the Dell unit come with a metal outer case, like the Sony Clie T615?

[Brian]

Sounds like plastic so far...

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[anonymous]

Hi,
It seems that the viewsonic is smaller and lighter than the dell and better looking in my opinion. How does the dell compare with other pda's for "pocketability?

Thanks

[Brian]

Hard to tell since very few people in the world have actually put either in a pocket! I actually think the Dell is more visually appealing, I like the tapered bottom. I also like the price!

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[anonymous]

At least half of the websites talking about the new Axims report the processor as being StrongArms-not Xscales. Has anyone else noticed that?

MS

[anonymous]

MS:

I can't say I have. All the sites I've seen have noted either a 400MHz processor, or XScale processor, or both. Perhaps there's some confusion because both the StongARM and the XScale are ARM-core based?

The Wraith

[Brian]

good point Wraith...We'll have to pay attention to that detail, although I bet very few people would even notice the difference.

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[anonymous]

I am interested in the viewsonic - but the date keeps getting pushed out and now Amazon stops carrying it (I saw that today). Strange. I like the powerpoint viewer idea in viewsonic. So, should I wait or buy a Dell..Dell is 6.9 oz and ViewSonic is 4.2oz? Advice?

[Brian]

I think it's too early to make that call, your timing may dictate the answer however. The Sonic may not be widley available untl next year.

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