Dell Axim X3i

• Reviewed by: radway

  Strengths: Price, size, weight, processor speed speed, wi-fi built-in, nice screen, replaceable battery, SD slot, USB 2.0 fast syncing

  Weaknesses: No bluetooth, no CF slot, weak built-in speaker, easy to accidentally turn-on, wi-fi good but not that easy to configure, occasional problems syncing

  Overall: Overall this is a great Pocket PC and a good value, although the newer X30 has built-in bluetooth and either a faster or slower processor (depending on the version you purchase). Quick startup. Fast processor. Bright clean screen. Light and thin (very pocket sized). Very fast USB 2.0 syncing. Decent battery power and unlike some Pocket PCs you can replace the battery yourself (or purchase an extended-life battery). Included software is good, although sometimes it is difficult to figure out what to do to connect to a wi-fi site. The included speaker is very low quality, especially compared to my previous iPAQ, but you do get decent sound with headphones. The only recurring problem I've had with the Axim is that sometimes when I put it in its cradle to sync the connection is not good enough to start the Active Sync software. Sometimes pushing it in and pulling it out is enough to make it sync. Sometimes I have to do a soft reset on the Axim, and a few times I have had to totally reboot my PC (which is anoying). The one other anoyance is that while the power cord and sync cord can be removed from the cradle to sync and recharge the Axim when you travel, they are bulky. I solved this problem by spending $11 on a small, light, retractable cable that both syncs the Axim and recharges its battery by plugging into the USB port of my laptop. In summaru this is a great Pocket PC. Dell has got it right, and the newer X30 models must be even better. The only reason I didn't give it five stars is that I know now that they have an even better model available.

• Reviewed by: zdn1

  Strengths: easy to use Wi-fi, programs, etc, cradle, Jawbreaker game, sound, screen

  Weaknesses: easy to accidentally turn on

  Overall: This is an excellent PDA for the price. With the built-in Wi-fi, it was able to easily detect and connect to my home network. The pocket versions of the regular Microsoft programs were excellent, especially MSN Messenger. The cradle it comes in makes it easier to sync data. The sound is good and the screen is bright. One of its games, known as Jawbreaker, is addicting. The only negative thing is that it is easy to accidentally turn on, especially in its case. Overall, this Pocket PC deserved to be the top PDA on PC World's top 10 PDAs.

• Reviewed by: jethrokusumo

  Strengths: Wifi, compact size, good price

  Weaknesses: No Compact Flash slot

  Overall: I have no problem with the setup or anything so far. For the price I paid, it's a good PDA compared to other expensive brand. Too bad no CF slot for GPS, scanner, digital camera, etc

• Reviewed by: ggonzalez03

  Strengths: Integrated Wi-Fi, easy to follow instruction, the design it feel great.

  Weaknesses: The Axim sometimes freezes if I?m running a lot of applications.

  Overall: Overall I like my Pocket PC....its better than other competitive brands...every computer I own is a Dell because Dell make excellent computers. I'm a satisfied customer. I definitely recommend this Pocket PC.

• Reviewed by: nek1957

  Strengths: Looks well made.

  Weaknesses: Poor instructions for use. Wi Fi won't connect to anything.

  Overall: Axim 3Xi Wi Fi would not work. Some pages stalled had to do soft reset to make page go away. Poor instructions for Wi Fi connection. Way too long a wait to talk to someone at Dell and then sevice persons English was not easy to understand.Sent it back. I have five Dell computers and this was my first problem with a Dell product.