Dell 2003 SmartPhone Articles

PDA News - Dell refuses orders, SD GPS, Astraware games 11/27/2003

X3i listing was a mistake, says Dell; position's legality questioned New SDIO GPS in Japan Four new games from Astraware Axim X3 leather

Casing the All New Dell AXIM X5... Exclusive Photos! 11/24/2003

We thought meeting Michael Dell was exciting, but wait until you see this! Plus ideas for your holiday shopping list.

Dell Not Going to License the Palm OS 11/19/2003

The founder of Dell said yesterday that that his company currently has no plans to become a Palm OS licensee. A company executive had raised

Michael Dell and BargainPDA Talk at COMDEX 11/18/2003

BargainPDA talks with Mr. Michael Dell at COMDEX! Andrew Baxter and Barry Doyle attend "Dell In Motion", a special press party set in an el

Additional Pictures of the Dell Axim X3i 11/4/2003

Brighthand Reviews the Dell Axim X3i 11/4/2003

Dell continues to raise the value bar by bringing us the first Wi-Fi enabled Pocket PC under $400.

Dell to Release New X3 Model With Bluetooth and WiFi 10/31/2003

Buyers of Dell's X3i Pocket PC have noted there is a Bluetooth logo imprinted on the antenna. We now know why this is the case and have info

Dell Releases ROM Update for Axim X5 Advance 10/21/2003

A new update for the Axim X5 Advance fixes a Pocket Internet Explorer bug, improves infrared performance, reduces start-up time, and makes a

Review - Dell Axim X3 10/16/2003

When the original Dell Axim X5 debuted about 11 months ago, it stuck new price points and won supporters and detractors the world over. Love

Dell Launches Axim X3 10/15/2003

Orders are now being taken for Dell's latest series of Pocket PCs. These are smaller than its previous Axim X5 series, have a single SD slot

Dell Drops Smart Phone Plans 10/13/2003

Though Dell was once looking into possibly releasing a smart phone running Windows Mobile, reportedly these plans have been dropped.

New Dell Axim and HP iPaq Devices This Week 10/12/2003

Dell and HP are well established rivals, this week Dell will release the Axim X3 handheld device, we'll have the review and scoop on that de

Last Week Belonged to Dell, This Time Around Palm Will Steal the Show 9/28/2003

Dell hyped their big conference call last week then told the public nothing about their new X3. Well, just a few hours after that call concl

Dell Axim X3 Specs, Pictures and User Guide (Pics, Specs) 9/26/2003

The Dell Axim X3 specs were a mystery yesterday. Today we have the user guide and pictures of the Axim X3 inside, outside, upside, rightsid

If You're Not a Member of the Media You Missed Dell's Call Yesterday...But You Can Listen Today! 9/26/2003

Yesterday Michael Dell addressed the press on the release of new consumer devices to be released by Dell, including the Axim X3. Michael al

Dell Axim X3 - First Look With High Res Images 9/25/2003

**Update** Dell will not release the specs on the X3 today. Here they are, be patient as the photos are high res and will take a little time

Dell Press Release - Limited Axim X3 News 9/25/2003

Dell confirmed its entry into the consumer electronics category today, announcing the planned introduction of a series of Dell digital enter

Michael Dell to Announce New Axims on Thursday 9/22/2003

Dell is rolling out the red carpet for their Axim X3 line and a new MP3 player later this week. InfoWorld is reporting that a source has cla

Update - Delays in Executing Dell Axim Patch 9/7/2003

Owners of Dell Axim X5s with the Windows Mobile 2003 operating system will have to wait a few more weeks to get a patch that addresses poor

Dell Ships Fix to Axim Owners 9/5/2003

This week Dell finally began shipping CDs that contain a fix to a nagging performance problem to select Axim X5 Pocket PC owners.

RumorMill™: Picture of upcoming Dell Axim X3? 9/2/2003

A web site based in Poland has what it claims is a picture and some additional details of Dell's upcoming Axim X3 series of Pocket PCs.

Dell Axim X3 Details Leaked (Picture) 9/1/2003

PDAClub.pl, a Polish website, is reporting some details on the upcoming Dell Axim X3. They have also posted a vector based graphic of the A

RumorMill™: Dell Axim X3 Coming Mid-October 8/27/2003

Supposedly, Dell will release in the middle of October a pair of slim handhelds with just a single SD/MMC slot. A model with built-in Wi-Fi

PDA News - Mobile Antivirus, Dell mails patches, Astraware TipTop 8/25/2003

Symantec goes handheld Dell sends Axim patches via Postal Service Astraware port of TipTop

Dell Mailing Out Axim X5 Patch 8/25/2003

Dell has decided to distribute through the mail a patch needed to fix some Axim X5 models sold with a faulty version of Windows Mobile 2003

Dell Releases Windows Mobile 2003 For Free...By Accident 7/31/2003

Dell has taken one on the chin for their inability to integrate Windows Mobile 2003 properly with their new Axims. A few weeks ago distribut

Hackers Delay Release of Fix for Dell Axim 7/30/2003

Though Dell tried to give people a patch that would return their Axim X5 models to their normal speed, the company has withdrawn it after ha

Fix for Dell Axims Coming Wednesday 7/28/2003

A patch to fix a slowdown the Axim X5 models experience with Windows Mobile 2003 will be available on Wednesday.

PDA News - Dell wireless plans, Palm price drops, MS Money 2004 for PPC 7/23/2003

Dell details plans for wireless Axims Palm drops prices with release of Tungsten T2 Microsoft Money 2004 released Handspring releases dev

Dell Says It’s Fixing Axim Problem 7/17/2003

Responding to complaints from its customers, Dell has stopped shipping its Axim X5 Pocket PC until it can figure out why it is having slowdo

Dell Users Claim New OS Slows Down Axim X5 7/11/2003

Dell handhelds running Windows Mobile 2003, the latest version of Microsoft’s operating system for Pocket PCs, are noticeably slower t

Rumor: Dell Axim X3 for November 7/7/2003

Many people have been anticipating the next round of Dell Axim PDAs to be released. The latest rumor circulating is that we can expect a ne

RumorMill™: Dell Axim X3 Coming in November 7/7/2003

A rumor has surfaced giving Dell’s timetable for releasing new Pocket PC models this fall.

Review – Sena Leather Case for Dell Axim 6/27/2003

I recently had the opportunity to try the Sena leather case designed for the Dell Axim. I was anxious to test a leather case following my pr

Review: Rhinoskin Hard Case for Dell Axim 6/13/2003

Protect your investment – keep it covered. I’ve had my Dell Axim for about six months now, and I take it with me wherever I go. I often ke

Dell Cuts Axim Prices For Good, Adds 10% Off Also! 5/22/2003

For anyone waiting on the sidelines to buy an Axim, the wait is over. Not only have the prices been permanently cut, Dell has continued the

Dell Reduces Prices on Axim Line 5/22/2003

The Axim X5 Basic and Advance have had their list prices permanently cut by as much as 20%. The company is also offering a 10% reduction of

PDA News - T-Mobile Drops Smartphone, Dell Earnings, CES Dates Set, New Screen Protectors, Pet Store Game 5/15/2003

T-Mobile has decided not to release a Microsoft powered Smartphone Dell has produced its best first quarter ever The best Consumer Electro

BrightBytes™: ActiveSync 3.7, Recharging Sled, Dell, and More 5/6/2003

There's a new version of Microsoft’s synchronization software, Palm will soon begin offering a sled to recharge its handhelds, get the

PDA News - Dell Goes Wireless With Good, EverQuest Chapter III, Acer n10 Reviewed, New SD Camera 4/30/2003

Dell has announced plans to work with Good to bring wireless hanhelds to market The latest chapter in the EverQuest saga is now available f

Dell to Release Wireless Handheld Next Year 4/29/2003

Good Technologies and Dell are collaborating to create wireless Pocket PC handhelds. The first of these should be available in 2004.

BrightBytes™: Used Handhelds, Cheap CF Card, Dell Update, and More 4/28/2003

Used Handhelds.com wants to buy your old iPAQ, eCost has a good deal on a 512 MB CompactFlash card, there is a new ROM update for the Axim X

400MHz Dell Axim for under $200! 4/25/2003

There are only a few of these refurb units in stock. Last time they were gone in only a few days, so act quickly to snap up a great deal!

PDA News - Dell and Good Announcement, PDA Recycling, UTS Update 4/24/2003

Dell and Good are set to announce a new relationship next week. New Axim with Good keyboard? Starting Earth Day (4/27) Staples will offer a

Dell Hooking Up with Good Technologies 4/24/2003

Neither Dell nor Good Technologies are willing to give any details, but the two are going to make some kind of joint announcement next week.

REVIEW: Covertec Dell Axim X5 Leather Case 4/22/2003

For high-class style, it's hard to beat a leather case. Covertec has been making cases since before the birth of the original Palm Pilot, an

BrightBytes™: Dell, Transcriber, PDAsia, and More 4/15/2003

Dell is bundling a car charger with its X5 line, there's a new version of Microsoft Transcriber, PDAsia is having a big sale, and more.

Review: Dell Axim Hard Case by Innopocket 4/13/2003

Nothing says protection like 100% aircraft grade aluminum casing surrounding your Dell Axim. So, if you're a klutz and prone to dropping th

Both Dell and HP Thinking About Making Smartphones 4/11/2003

According to a report from DigiTimes, both Dell and HP have made efforts to obtain information regarding the manufacture of smartphones. HP

HP and Dell Considering Smartphones 4/11/2003

Two prominent Pocket PC licensees may be considering also putting out devices that run Microsoft’s other mobile operating system.

PDA News - PDA Security, Dell Accessories, Treo Rebates, Palm Smartphone, Much More... 4/7/2003

PDA security is an important consideration for many corporate users Proporta has expanded its Axim accessory offerings The Treo 300 rebate

BrightBytes™: Dell, Zaurus, TextMaker, and More 4/6/2003

Dell is offering a 10% discount off the cost of the Axim X5 line, the Zaurus SL-5600 is now in stores, SoftMaker is giving away thousands of

Dell Axim X5 300 MHz For Only $148.50! 4/5/2003

Computer Geeks has a special offer on refurbished Dell Axim 300 MHz models. The Axim's are all in good condition and come with a 90 day warr

BrightBytes™: Dell, ClieFiles, iPAQ with Sprint, and More 4/3/2003

Dell is now offering a free CF card with its Pocket PC models, ClieFiles 1.1 can extract the contents of ZIP files, some companies have team

BrightBytes™: Dell, Pocketop, Zayo A600, and More 3/25/2003

Dell has temporarily taken 10% off the cost of the Axim X5 line, Pocketop has released drivers for additional iPAQ models, the Zayo A600 is

Dell Again Offering $50 Rebates for its Axim Line 2/28/2003

The on-again off-again rebates on the Axim X5 models are on again, reducing the price of the X5 Entry and X5 Advance to $199 and $299, respe

$50 Dell Axim Rebate Is Back! 2/21/2003

I wish it was an instant rebate, but $50 is $50. If you've been thinking about the Axim, you have a month to take advantage of the renewed r

PDA News - Dell 10% Off Axim, Microsoft SmartPhones 2/17/2003

Dell had been offering a rebate on the Axim before Christmas, since then it's been hard to find a deal. Until now. 10% Off all Axim X5 mod

BrightBytes™: Dell, Astraware , Cnet, and More 2/17/2003

Dell is offering 10% off both Axim models, Astraware has a new Palm OS racing game, Cnet is putting out twice daily technology reports in MP

BrightBytes™: Dell, iPAQ Keyboard, MobileDB4, and More 2/14/2003

Dell posted results for its best quarter yet, there's a new thumb keyboard for many iPAQ models, MobileDB4 is now available, and more.

Dell Says Axim Has 10% Marketshare 2/11/2003

After releasing its first handheld in November, Dell's CEO says preliminary figures indicate that Dell may already have as much as 10% of th

BrightBytes™: Dell, MegaLauncher, Axim, HP 2/5/2003

Dell is offering discounts on memory cards, there is a new USB charger and sync cable for the Dell Axim, MegaLauncher 4 has finally been rel

PDA News Bits: Dell Europe, Free eBooks, New TI Processors, PDA Price Slashing 2/3/2003

Dell Axim X5 Released in Europe...at a higher price than the U.S. Free Sci-fi and Fantasy eBooks TI has announced plans to release new chi

BrightBytes™: Dell, Color Blackberry, Danger 2/3/2003

The two Axim X5 models are now on sale in Europe, a reader reports seeing a Blackberry model with a color screen, Danger has received fundin

Sena confirms release of Dell Axim and Tungsten T Cases 1/26/2003

About a month ago we brought you news of Sena's plans to expand beyong their Clie offerings to bring Dell Axim and Tungsten T cases to marke

Dell.com 15% Off all PDAs 1/21/2003

Dell.com has a 10% off all PDAs sale (except the Axim) plus another 5% off using coupon code B18D1D5A3DCA. Get the Sony PEG-NR70 Color Swi

Bitstream Updates Pocket PC Web Browser With Support For the Dell Axim and iPAQ h5450 1/21/2003

Bitstream has updated their ThunderHawk Web browser for the Pocket PC. They have added support for the Axim line and the h5450 as well. We s

10% off all peripherals and accessories at Dell - Includes all PDA's except one 1/7/2003

And we all know what that is, Mr. Axim. I wonder when they'll start allowing discounts to apply. Anyway, free shipping to on orders over $99

10% off everything from Dell SB including the Dell Axim PDA 1/3/2003

That's right, Dell must have had a slow Holiday because right now they are offering everything 10% off in their small business store, includ