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(More customer reviews)In most respects the Dell Axim X50 is a very good product. Bright, clear screen; lightweight; stylish; adequate built-in memory; two expansion slots to give you the option of using either SD or CF cards. The one drawback is that the firmware has serious issues with DRM (digital rights management) music files, such as the ones you can download from online music sites like Musicmatch.
Now, you might assume (as I did) that since Dell and Musicmatch have partnered, the Musicmatch downloads would be playable on a Dell PDA. You would be wrong. Sometimes the downloads will play, other times they won't - I have no idea why, but it has something to do with the Axim's inability to recognize the licenses attached to the music files. Musicmatch has no firmware upgrade for the Axim and offers no support. From what I understand, other customers have encountered similar problems with other download services.
Bottom line: For most functions, the X50 is great. For rights-protected music, look elsewhere (or at least be sure the Axim will work with the service you use).
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The Axim X50 family members are the first Pocket PC handhelds to feature Microsoft's Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition software for Pocket PCs with the new Windows Media Player 10 for Mobile. Windows Media Player 10 for Mobile also features Windows Media Digital Rights Management 10 support that gives access to new subscription services, like CinemaNow, MusicMatch. The Axim X50 family's new, svelte design includes built-in CompactFlash and Secure Digital I/O slots, recorder capability, a dedicated button to turn wireless on/off and a display lock button. Each Axim X50 comes with a sync/recharge cradle with an extra battery charge slot that accommodates either a spare standard battery (1100 mAh) or the optional high-capacity (2200 mAh) battery.
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