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Dell Axim X5 300 MHz with Windows Mobile 2003:

The Dell Axim X5 is the ultimate handheld device, delivering style and outstanding features at an affordable price. It's powered by the Intel XScale processor at 300 MHz to help you keep up with the tasks of everyday life, and is equipped with 32 MB SDRAM and 32 MB Intel StrataFlash ROM.

The Axim X5 is equipped with Microsoft's Windows Mobile 2003 and pre-installed with familiar applications like Pocket Word and Pocket Excel, along with a calendar, contacts database, voice recorder, and a number of other built-in features.

With an integrated Type II CompactFlash card slot and a Secure Digital/MultiMediaCard slot, the expansion capabilities seem endless. And with its removable, rechargeable battery, the Axim X5 is never tied to its cradle--simply leave a spare battery charging in the cradle, and swap your battery when it's low.

The Dell Axim X5 features a backlit, 3.5-inch, 16-bit, touch-sensitive, transflective TFT color LCD display capable of displaying 65,536 colors at 240 x 320 resolution.

The Axim X5's audio capabilities include 16-bit stereo, full duplex record and playback, and an integrated microphone and speaker. The Axim also features a headphone jack.

The Axim X5 comes with a rechargeable, removable 1440 mAh lithium-ion battery. A rechargeable, removable 3400 mAh lithium-ion battery is optional.

Features:

Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 operating system
Includes 30 day trial of McAfee VirusScan
300 MHz Intel XScale Processor
32 MB of SDRAM, and 32 MB Intel StrataFlash
Removable Lithium Ion Battery and optional high capacity Lithium Ion Battery
Built-in microphone, speaker, and stereo headphone connector

Technical data:

Processor: 300MHz Intel XScale
Memory: 32 MB SDRAM, 32 MB Intel StrataFlash
Operating system: Microsoft's Windows Mobile 2003
Display: TFT Color 16-bit, Touch Sensitive, Transflective LCD
Resolution: 240 x 320 65,536 colors (QVGA)
Expansion: 1 CompactFlash Type II Card Slot and 1 Secure Digital / MMC Memory Card Slot
Battery: 1440 mAh Lithium-Ion Removable, Rechargeable (standard)
Size: 5.0"x3.2"x0.7" in inches
Weight: 6.9 ounces

First released: »June 2003

Dell Axim X5 300 MHz with earlier Pocket PC 2002:

Dell Axim X5 300 MHz with Pocket PC 2002

Features:

300 MHz Intel XScale Processor, 32 MB RAM, and 32 MB ROM
Brilliant 3.5" high-resolution transflective 65,000 color display
Integrated CompactFlash Type II and Secure Digital/MultiMediaCard slots to add storage or wireless communication cards
Removable Lithium Ion Battery and optional high capacity Lithium Ion Battery
Built-in microphone, speaker, and stereo headphone connector

Technical data:

Processor: 300MHz Intel XScale
Memory: 32 MB SDRAM, 32 MB Intel StrataFlash
Operating system: Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 Premium
Display: TFT Color 16-bit, Touch Sensitive, Transflective LCD
Resolution: 240 x 320 65,536 colors (QVGA)
Expansion: 1 CompactFlash Type II Card Slot and 1 Secure Digital / MMC Memory Card Slot
Battery: 1440 mAh Lithium-Ion Removable, Rechargeable (standard)
What's in the box: Dell Axim X5, Stylus, Sync cradle, AC Adapter, 1440 mAh Lithium-Ion Removable Rechargeable battery
Size: 5.0"x3.2"x0.7" in inches
Weight: 6.9 ounces

First released: »December 2002