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[Rorduruk]

Hello.

My Brother-in-law gave me his old Axim X5 when his company issued them all new smartphones.

Unfortunately, he didn't really use it, and I just have the unit, no cradle or even AC, etc. He cant find anything but the (now powered down) unit and a simple leather case.

I have some questions for the community based on reading the forums and checking the web the last day or two.

Why can't you just use the 2003 updater from the net?

I see the thread on updating to 2003 with the steps about copying over the rom image an everything, but the download I have has an installer. Does it not work or something?

What is the best value for a keyboard? What is the diff between the foldable and snap-on keyboards? Can you get a bluetooth card and then use a bluetooth keyboard?

I am very interested in using a keyboard with mine as my handwriting is awful and I envision using it to take meeting notes and etc.

How about cases? See some aluminum ones, do they mess with docking?

What is the best wi/fi card? If you get one, what do you browse with it? How is the surfing?

What do people use to encode video and audio and play them back? Are there any guides around for this?

Are any of the things still downloadable at Dell (like the CF drive update) super necessary still?

My unit has no battery power currently, so taking a leap of faith, where is a good place to get a cradle+power maybe even the AC adapter as well? Where is the best site for accessories? Do any brick and mortar stores still sell accessories compatible like staples, etc.

Thanks for any tips or resources.