Dell X51 vs X51v

Crystallin · 4th July 2006, 2:33 PM

I'm looking at the Dell Axim X51, but can't decide if it's worth the extra money to get the X51v.

With the higher resolution screen, do you actually get any extra screen real estate, or simply higher resolution? I've played around with the VGA and normal modes in the emulator, and it seems like you don't get extra space because it also increases the font/icon DPI. Is this correct? $150 extra seems like a lot just to get higher resolution.

Thanks

redslert · 4th July 2006, 4:17 PM

It's not just a bigger screen, you get an actual graphic processor.
I think it's worth it, but it depends on what you will be using the PDA for.

Crystallin · 4th July 2006, 4:42 PM

I'd really just be using it for note taking, GPS navigation, and wireless internet. Maybe the occasional game/movie, but probably not frequently.

The graphics processor probably wouldn't be of much use then, would it?

purple_jeep · 6th July 2006, 12:43 PM

Prob not, I have the X51V and I love it, have GPS and everything. But I payed just over $400 AUD in america for it brand new from Dell so it was a no brainer for me.

With the extra resolution, you can force it to use that resolution, VGA, ie smaller icons etc. I found this to be a bit unstable but you can also force it into VGA mode for particular programs, I do this for Acrobat which is very usefull. And some programs are natively VGA aware.

Pocket IE is native VGA aware so it looks great (tho i use minimo). Also the X51v has a better graphics chip for games and movies(does make a differance). If your in Melb I can show you mine if you want.

Chris

4th July 2006, 2:33 PM	#1
Crystallin Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,595	Dell X51 vs X51v I'm looking at the Dell Axim X51, but can't decide if it's worth the extra money to get the X51v. With the higher resolution screen, do you actually get any extra screen real estate, or simply higher resolution? I've played around with the VGA and normal modes in the emulator, and it seems like you don't get extra space because it also increases the font/icon DPI. Is this correct? $150 extra seems like a lot just to get higher resolution. Thanks

6th July 2006, 12:43 PM	#4
purple_jeep Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Tucson Arizona Posts: 443	Prob not, I have the X51V and I love it, have GPS and everything. But I payed just over $400 AUD in america for it brand new from Dell so it was a no brainer for me. With the extra resolution, you can force it to use that resolution, VGA, ie smaller icons etc. I found this to be a bit unstable but you can also force it into VGA mode for particular programs, I do this for Acrobat which is very usefull. And some programs are natively VGA aware. Pocket IE is native VGA aware so it looks great (tho i use minimo). Also the X51v has a better graphics chip for games and movies(does make a differance). If your in Melb I can show you mine if you want. Chris __________________ I drive a purple jeep from India!

4th July 2006, 4:17 PM	#2
redslert Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Syd Posts: 1,997	It's not just a bigger screen, you get an actual graphic processor. I think it's worth it, but it depends on what you will be using the PDA for.

4th July 2006, 4:42 PM	#3
Crystallin Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,595	I'd really just be using it for note taking, GPS navigation, and wireless internet. Maybe the occasional game/movie, but probably not frequently. The graphics processor probably wouldn't be of much use then, would it?