"DigiTimes reports that Dell has stopped its PDA development altogether and has diverted the funding to its notebook division. According to reports, Dell turned off the faucet in 2005. Dell's last all-new model was introduced in 2004 in the form of the Windows Mobile 2003 based Axim X50 series. The company then released a minor update in the form of the Axim X51 series which basically added the Windows Mobile 2005 operating system. More at DailyTech"

No surprises there.

The HP iPaq series is taking Dell to the cleaners.

The iPaq 6915 offers a smaller form factor, more elegant and attractive design, and phone functionality along with Bluetooth and Wifi. The ancient Axim X51.

I will probably be evaluating one of these in September or October. Until then I am very pleased with my Treo 650, but have to say, the additional memory 128MB and Wifi, of the 6915 would be a welcome addition to my mobile experience.

I have always felt that the Dell was a great device with a very poor industrial design. Lets face it, the Axim is just a BORING handheld. The HP iPaq series has always focused on building quality hardware that is aesthetically pleasing.

The 6519 continues that tradition. While many Axim fans will miss Dell's solid performance in the PDA space, there are many alternatives.

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