Dell’s New Pocket PC; Goodbye $600 PDA

Dell has two new PDAs just about ready for release in mid-November — the new Axim line will include models with 300MHz and 400MHz chips running PPC OS, and 32 or 64 megs of RAM resprectively. The unit is slightly big-boned for a Pocket PC, but considering that they’ve got both CompactFlash and Secure Digital slots, it’s undersandable. The units have a 3.5″ transreflective screen, which allows readability outside without sacrificing color or battery life. Both have a five-way D-pad and a scroll wheel for navigation. The biggest innovation in these units? Price. US$199 and $299 after rebate.