Dell today expanded its handheld product family by introducing its newest member, the Axim X3, a slim and compact PDA that includes a R3 560 including VAT and delivery model with integrated wireless capability.
At 142 grams, the Axim X3 is 28% lighter than its predecessor, and at 1.4cm, 17% thinner. The Axim X3 delivers bright colour displays, removable primary batteries, SD I/O, consumer infrared and optional built-in wireless networking. It is available in three configurations: one with integrated WiFi 802.11b for R3 560 and two non-wireless configurations for R2 220 and R2 660, including VAT and delivery.
"Dell established the gold standard of price-performance and customer value leadership in the handheld segment throughout the past year," said Ben McDonald, Client Product Manager at Dell South Africa. "With the Axim X3, Dell once again is leading, bringing integrated WiFi functionality at excellent price points on the Pocket PC platform.
The Axim X3 handheld comes with Microsoft`s Windows Mobile 2003 software for pocket PC, and pocket versions of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, Internet Explorer (2), MSN Messenger and Windows Media Player. The Axim X3 will also come with one-year advanced exchange service standard (3).
Both the R3 560 and R2 660 configurations are powered by the Intel Xscale processor at 400MHz, and offer 64MB of SDRAM and 64MB of Intel StrataFlash ROM. The built-in Secure Digital IO slot can host a number of devices. A 3.5-inch transflective TFT colour display is standard on all Axim X3 configurations, with 240x320 (QVGA) resolution. The unit`s sync/recharge cradle - standard on R3 560 and R2 660 configurations - has an extra battery charge slot that accommodates either a spare standard battery (950mAh) or the available high-capacity (1 800mAh) battery.
Users also can opt for the Axim X3`s R2 220 including VAT and delivery configuration, which has an Intel Xscale 300MHz processor, 32MB of SDRAM, 32MB of Flash ROM and a USB sync cable instead of a cradle, in addition to all the other features of the R2 945 unit. All Axim X3 units will be offered with a wide variety of accessories, such as folding keyboards and leather carrying case.
Technical features of the Axim include:
* Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 software for Pocket PC, including Pocket versions of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, Internet Explorer, MSN Messenger, Windows Media Player and more.
* Intel Xscale Processor at 400MHz or 300MHz
* Brilliant 3.5-inch TFT 240x320 QVGA 65K Colour Transflective LCD
* 64MB SDRAM or 32MB SDRAM
* 64MB or 32MB Intel StrataFlashTM ROM
* 1 Secure Digital IO Slot
* Consumer IrDA port
* 950mAh Li-Ion removable battery with integrated rechargeable backup battery
* Optional 1 800mAh Li-Ion high capacity battery
* Built-in microphone and speaker
* Backlit power button / indicator light
* Optional integrated WiFi 802.11b capability
* 142g
* 117 x 14.9 x 77.2mm
* Power button, four application keys, five-way navigator button, scroll dial, wireless on/off button, record button, headphone mini-jack
* USB cradle with second primary battery charging slot
* Ships standard with cradle or synch cable, ac adapter and power cord, protective jacket, system documentation and companion CD
(1) Source: IDC WW Smart Handheld Device Mobile Devices Quarterly Market Share (Q2 2003).
(2) Access to the Internet requires purchase of separate Internet access service and equipment.
(3) Replacement part or unit will be dispatched if necessary following phone-based troubleshooting in advance of receipt of returned defective unit. Availability varies. Other conditions apply. Defective unit must be returned. Replacements may be refurbished.
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