Dell Axim X3
One of the great things about Dell products is that you can often find what you want without having to pay for other features that are really of no interest to you. In the case of the Axim X3, you have three different levels to choose from.

This Dell Axim PDA comes in a Basic, Advanced, and finally the X3I. The latter is pretty much the same as the advanced model, with one important difference. The X3I comes with WiFi 802, which is missing from the other two levels.

All three versions of this Dell X3 Axim PDA look alike, with the exception of the Wi-Fi antenna nub that appears on the X3I version. In addition, all three models have the Intel XScale PXA263 processor and the StrataFlash ROM, which gives this model a bit of a leg up on many of the other low prices pocket PC units on the market today.

Speaking of pricing, you can pick up a Basic unit for around $229.00, which will get your 32MB of Ram and 32 MB of ROM. The basic model also comes with a USB synch cable, although you will need to purchase the cradle separately. The Advanced model will set you back the sum of $329.00, but you will have 64 MB of RAM and 64MB of ROM at your disposal. As mentioned earlier, this Dell Axim handheld PDA has all the functionality of the Advanced model and includes Wi-Fi capability to boot. The X3I will cost in the range of $379.00.

When it comes to the battery, the cheap Dell X3 Axim PDA comes with a replaceable 950 mAh Lithium Ion battery. This is not a very large battery and in fact if you plan on using the unit a lot during the day, you will find that the battery drains pretty quickly when you are playing a lot of games or watching a lot of videos. You can also find that using the Wi-Fi connection will eat up a lot of battery power, as much as 40% after an hour of browsing the web. To get around this, you can opt for an extended battery, or at the very least have a fully charged backup standard battery on hand.

Speaking of the battery, you will notice that the Dell Axim PDA battery is protected by the Dell PDA Axim aluminum cases that are part of all devices. Make sure you close the unit tightly after changing out the battery, so there will be no risk of contaminants damaging the device.

Of course, an important component has to do with the screen itself. All three of the types of the discount Dell X3 Axim PDA come with a 3.5” LCD screen that has excellent color resolution. You will have no trouble enjoying true color on the screen, and you will find that reading documents or cruising around the web brings you very clear images to work with.