Which handheld is better to purchase a Dell Axim or a Palm TX?

Answer 1

From personal experience, I would suggest you go with Palm!

Since the late 90's I have owned around 20 different model PDAs,(not all at once!) both Palm OS and Pocket PC/Palm PC/Handheld PC models. I have never ever been able to find the ease of use and reliability in a Windows PDA that I have experienced and counted on in every one of my Palm OS devices. I find Palm OS devices to be simpler and much much more reliable to transfer data and programs to and from, and just generally very intuitive and smooth to use. For a regular computer I prefer a PC to an Apple, but for a PDA I really like and recommend Palms!

MAJOR (well maybe) consideration: Palm accessories (like chargers) are widely available at electronics stores like Best Buy, CompUSA, Staples, OfficeMax, etc. whereas Dell equipment has to be ordered either from Dell or eBay or somewhere online. If you may need a spur of the moment replacement of a charger or ? someday this could be a big deal.

You can find great deals at the Palm Factory outlet: http://store.palm.com/family/index.jsp?c...

(some may have different or no warranties though, maybe you don't mind - I didn't for my current Palm). Have you considered the Tungsten E or the Tungsten E2 (E2 has Bluetooth)? The current non-WiFi Palms (like E, E2, etc.) CAN be Wi-Fi enabled with a WiFi SD card if you need that.

If you're interested in listening to audio on your Palm, there is a promotion with Audible.com - when you subscribe for $15/mo you get $100 toward any Palm handheld instantly. If you combine this deal with the current price on an open box Lifedrive (about $310) you can get a LD for about $210. Or you could get a TX for around $160ish or an E for under $30 plus shipping after the discounts. Find the link for this at Palm.com (if they still have it). You can also check out www.gethightech.com - they have rebuilt PDAs as well as parts and fixing instructions in case you ever have need of them.


Have fun, both deciding on and playing with your new PDA! :)

Answer 2

definitely palm. accept no imitations.