Dell readies new PDA, Smartphone

[RommelS]

ROUND ROCK, TEXAS -- Dell Computer has revealed that the next generation of its Axim handheld will include both Wi-Fi and triband radios, signaling a new wave of mobile productivity. In addition, an executive at the company's headquarters here said Dell plans to develop a device based on Microsoft's Smartphone platform.

The next generation Axim will allow users to switch between Wi-Fi networks and CDMA or GSM networks. Due out in 2004, the device will likely support 802.11g, which offers backward compatibility with 802.11b and speeds of up to 31Mbps.

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[peterbright]

Too bad it will be 2004 before we see this. Hope they have something else for the Xmas buying season.

[edgett]

The following is from an article today on C|Net NEWS.COM:

Dell plans, over time, to add wireless to nearly all of its notebooks and Axim PDAs. Dell is expected to start its handheld effort by building 802.11b into a version of the Axim by the end of this year.

During 2004, Dell is expected to broaden the wireless capabilities of the Axim with a version that offers 802.11g. Dell is also expected to build a hybrid Axim that combines PDA and cell phone characteristics and can operate on three different wireless network standards: GPRS, CDMA (code division multiple access) and GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications).

[Starscream]

ill step in line to buy this sucker.

[RommelS]

Originally posted by peterbright@Jun 27 2003, 11:13 AM
Too bad it will be 2004 before we see this. Hope they have something else for the Xmas buying season.

According to an article that I've read, Dell will have one out that will include an integrated 802.11b Wi-Fi by the end of the year.

[davo5674]

i hope they are able to keep the price reasonable without shortchanging on the features. they did such a good job on the x5...........