Dell expanded its handheld product offerings by introducing the Axim X3 family, slim and compact PDAs that include the Axim X3i, a $379 model with integrated wireless capability.
At 5 ounces, the Axim X3 is 28 percent lighter than its predecessor, and at .55 inches, 17 percent thinner. The Axim X3 delivers bright color displays, removable primary batteries, SD I/O, consumer infrared and optional built-in wireless networking. It 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.
Dell will continue to offer the award-winning Axim X5, which has elevated Dell to the No. 2 Pocket PC handheld device supplier both worldwide and in the U.S. in less than a year.
“Dell established the gold standard of price-performance and customer value leadership in the handheld segment throughout the past year,” said John Medica, senior vice president and general manager, Dell Product Group. “With the Axim X3i, Dell once again is leading, bringing integrated Wi-Fi functionality at excellent price points on the Pocket PC platform.”
The Axim X3 handhelds come with Microsoft’s Windows Mobile 2003 software for Pocket PC, and pocket versions of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, Internet Explorer, MSN Messenger and Windows Media Player. The Axim X3 will also come with one year advanced exchange service standard.
Both the $379 and $329 configurations are powered by the Intel® XscaleTM processor at 400MHz, and offer 64MB of SDRAM and 64MB of Intel® StrataFlashTM ROM. The built-in Secure Digital IO slot can host a number of devices. A 3.5-inch transflective TFT color display is standard on all Axim X3 configurations, with 240×320 (QVGA) resolution. The unit’s sync/ recharge cradle
