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November 2004
Tuesday 30 November
- Sena X50/X50v Case (15:23) - Sena has announced a new leather case for the Axim X50 and X50v. The case features: Slim Design Magnetic closure 2 SD card slots ULTRA belt-clip (optional) 1 Multi-purpose pocket 3 Business Card Slots Headphone jack opening Easy access to all buttons Easy access to reset Top Quality full grain leather Hot-sync thru cradle The case comes in 5 color combinations: black, tan, black & blue, black & red, and red & camel, and will cost $44 without the belt clip or 47 with the clip. Sena is also offering a 20% discount for pre-ordering. More from Sena...
- Goamo VGA SIP Keyboard (15:12) - Goamo Software writes: "I thought your readers may be interested in a new SIP keyboard that displays full size when in true VGA mode (enabled by SE_VGA or OzVGA). The default system keyboard is very small in this mode and difficult to use as each key is the width of the stylus. This new VGA aware keyboard displays as if it were in QVGA mode and makes entering URLs and data much easier. It is available at Pocket Gear for $5.95 and is only for ARM (XScale) processors and Windows Mobile 2003 SE." PocketGear Software Page for Goamo VGA SIP Keyboard...
Thursday 25 November
- HP iPAQ hx4705 10% off (08:02) - Another Thanksgiving special: CompUSA has 10% off all PDAs (including the iPAQ hx4705 Pocket PC with coupon code stuffing10, you also get penny shipping. The stuffing10 code is valid 11/25 only, and brings the price of the hx4705 down to $584.99. CompUSA Pocket PC Page...
- Axim X50v for $374.15 (07:56) - Here's a great deal for those of you who have waited to order an X50v (or who like me got screwed on their original order and cancelled): they are currently 15% off and that discount is stackable with a one-day only $50 off $450 coupon for a final price of $374.15 with free shipping and no tax in many states (for some reason it also gave me free next day shipping). All you have to do is click on the link below, add to your cart, and apply coupon code WMP04MKN92KZ09 when you checkout. The coupon is limited to 1500 uses and expires at 11.59pm CST 11/25/2004. 624 MHz Axim X50v Handheld with 1-Year Advanced Exchange Service and 1-Year Tech Support Also, I don't know how accurate it currently is but the Dell site is claiming the X50v usually ships in 1 or 2 days. I just ordered an...
Sunday 21 November
- Dell Bluetooth Keyboard - Not for X50 or X50v (07:15) - My frustration with Dell grows. While researching why my Axim X50v has been delayed yet again I discovered that the bluetooth keyboard I ordered at the same time has had it's description updated. It used to read "Executive Keyboard for Dell Axim Handhelds (Requires Bluetooth enabled PDA)", now it reads "Executive Keyboard for Dell Axim Handhelds (Not compatible with Axim X50/X50v; requires Bluetooth enabled PDA)". Here is a hint for Dell: Why not contact customers who ordered both the X50 and the keyboard and tell them they won't work together instead of waiting until the product ships and you get all the returns....
- Dell Axim X50v Delayed Again (Until 12-06-04) (06:51) - "We have reviewed your order. Although we had anticipated being able to ship your order sooner, we are experiencing an unexpected delay with your order and will not be able to ship this order and any associated orders until on or before 12-06-2004. Please be aware that due to Federal Trade Commission rules, we must have your consent to continue with the order despite the delay. If you do not contact us by 7:00pm Central Standard Time on 11-24-2004, your order will automatically be cancelled. Please inform us of your decision to consent or cancel your order by emailing the Dell Notification team at US_Dell_Notify@dell.com or by calling us at 1-877-868-3355. Please include your customer number or order number with any correspondence. We apologize for any inconvenience this delay may cause you." Is it just me or is everyone experiencing this delay?...
Friday 19 November
- Axim X50v 128MB Memory Upgrade (11:06) - One of the few areas where the Dell Axim X50v trails the competition is in RAM, the X50v only has 64MB RAM where some other VGA Pocket PCs have 128MB. If this is a concern for you then PocketPCTechs have a solution: a 128MB RAM upgrade. "Upgrade your Dell Axim X50v series internal RAM from 64MB to 128MB with our upgrade service. During the upgrade process we remove the existing 64MB and install 128MB. This memory upgrade does NOT require our proprietary driver and is fully recognized by the OS (125.74MB Available). This unit uses low voltage hi-speed BGA memory, so stacking is not available and 128MB will be the maximum capacity." More Information (via pocketpcthoughts)...
Thursday 18 November
- Dell Axim X50v Delayed (13:37) - Looks like Dell may be having problems getting the X50v out on time. I ordered in the first 30 minutes of the X50v being offered for sale, got a ship date of 11/19, which later changed to 11/17, but now I have received an email telling me of a delay of a week: "We have reviewed your order. Although we had anticipated being able to ship your order sooner, we are experiencing an unexpected delay with your order and will not be able to ship this order and any associated orders until on or before 11-24-2004. No action is required to proceed with the new date, however, if you do not wish to wait, you may cancel your order. If you wish to cancel your order or if you have any questions, please go to www.support.dell.com or contact us at 1-800-624-9897, extension (66966)."...
Friday 12 November
- Dell X50v Lowest Price: $404.10 (05:25) - Here's a great deal for those of you who have waited to order an X50v: they are currently 10% off and that discount is stackable with a one-day only $45 off $425 coupon for a final price of $404.10 with free shipping and no tax in many states. All you have to do is click on the link below, add to your cart, and apply coupon code GCBMDDS79ZD?F8 when you checkout. The coupon is limited to 1500 uses and expires at 11.59pm CST 11/12/2004. 624 MHz Axim X50v Handheld with 1-Year Advanced Exchange Service and 1-Year Tech Support Also, I don't know how accurate it is but the Dell site is claiming the X50v usually ships in 1 or 2 days....
Thursday 11 November
- HP iPAQ 4700 RAM Upgrade Review (12:08) - "With that in mind, I did what many women will try to do when they are in a relationship with someone that is just slightly less than perfect - I decided to "change him" for the better. Luckily for me, this would not be hard to do." The Gadgeteer got an iPAQ 4700 and decided that size (of RAM) was important... her new iPAQ was lacking in that department so she sent him off for some major surgery. Pros: Doubled internal RAM Increased performance in many areas No decrease to battery life - mine has actually increased Cons: Voids factory warranty It's not cheap Full Review (via pocketpcthoughts)...
- Bejeweled goes VGA (12:03) - At last, another game designed to take advantage of VGA Pocket PC screens: "Have you recently purchased one of those shiny new Pocket PC's with cutting edge VGA resolution display, and searched for games to support your new screen? Well rejoice VGA device owners - Astraware have brought the biggest selling PDA game of all time to VGA screens everywhere! Bejeweled, the original addictive gem matching puzzle game, is now enhanced for Windows Mobile™ for Pocket PC 2003 SE devices giving you crisp, sharp VGA graphics that really show off that new screen perfectly. Tie that with an original soundtrack, and sound effects courtesy of Astraware's Aurora Audio Engine™ and you have a game you'll be proud of showing to family and friends (and help you justify that expensive PDA purchase you just made)." More at astraware.com...
Wednesday 3 November
- Dell Axim X50 Shipping (09:30) - The ship date for our Dell Axim X50v has been moved up a couple of days to Nov 17th and PocketPCThoughts is now reporting that some people are getting their X50 shipping email already. I just checked on the Dell Site and new orders are getting a ship date of Nov 16th, I hope new orders don't ship before mine! Dell Home: Axim X50v with free ground shipping PocketPCThoughts forum thread...
