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About this siteFor six years, the Internet Nexus served as my technology blog, but I've since started blogging at the SuperSite Blog instead. If you're looking for the blog, please head there. --Paul Wednesday, July 28, 2004Losing Your Laptop With Dell's New PDAForbes: "Dell's new Axim X30 fits a traveler's basic needs. It's affordable, weighs less than 5 ounces, and has Microsoft's Pocket PC software and a 3.5-inch display. And its two higher-end models have built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. Launched in May, it comes in three different configurations. The least expensive model costs $199 and has 32 megabytes of memory. A second mid-range version comes with a 312-megahertz Intel processor and costs $280. The most expensive one uses a 624 MHz chip and goes for $350. For travelers who frequent Wi-Fi hot spots, the Axim X30 may turn out to be a fair substitute for a full-fledged laptop computer. With its own versions of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, as well as Internet Explorer, this PDA's Pocket PC software really does equip those on the go with the functionality of their workplace desktop ... On July 21, Dell furthered the device's viability as a laptop substitute by adding Bluetooth accessories for the PDA, including a full-size keyboard for $99. The Axim's GPS navigation add-on costs $249."I've been trying to replace my laptop with a keyboard-equipped PDA for years, and I'll be looking at the Axim's BT keyboard soon. Maybe, just maybe ... [ Posted at 1:51 PM | Permalink ]
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