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        Dell adds "integrated wireless" Pocket PC

        Staff | Date: Oct 24, 2003 | Comments: 1


        Claiming its previously announced Axim X5, has already established Dell as the No. 2 supplier of Pocket PCs worldwide in less than a year, Dell rolled out a new model this month, the Axim X3 "integrated wireless handheld computer." The new PDAs are based on Intel XScale processors running Microsoft...

        Windows Mobile 2003 software for Pocket PC.

        According to Dell, the Axim X3/X3i is 28 percent lighter and 17 percent thinner than its predecessor, and features a bright color display, removable primary batteries, SD I/O slot, consumer infrared, and optional built-in wireless networking. The new device is available in three configurations: the Axim X3i with integrated Wi-Fi 802.11b for $379, and two non-wireless Axim X3 configurations for $229 and $329.

        Key features and specifications include . . .
        • Operating system -- Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 software for Pocket PC
        • Applications include -- Pocket versions of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, Internet Explorer, MSN Messenger, Windows Media Player
        • Processor -- 400MHz or 300MHz Intel XScale
        • Memory --
          • 64MB or 32MB SDRAM
          • 64MB or 32MB Flash
        • Card slot --Secure Digital IO slot
        • Display -- 3.5-inch TFT 240x320 QVGA 65K color transflective
        • Sound: Built-in microphone and speaker, stereo headphone jack
        • Optional integrated Wi-Fi 802.11b
        • Other I/O --
          • Consumer IrDA port
          • USB (implemented via cradle)
        • Battery --
          • 950mAh Li-Ion removable battery
          • Integrated rechargeable backup battery
          • Optional 1800mAh Li-Ion high capacity battery
        • Dimensions -- 4.8 x 0.6 x 3 in.