✓ VERIFIED

Dell Axim X51 (2005)

X51 · X51v · 2005–2007 · pda

Specifications

Cpu: Intel XScale PXA270 at 416 MHz (base X51), 520 MHz (mid X51), or 624 MHz (X51v); X51v adds an Intel 2700G graphics accelerator with 16 MB video RAM
Ram: max: 64 MB (soldered) · base: 64 MB
Ports: Proprietary sync/charge connector · CompactFlash Type II slot · SD card slot · IrDA · 3.5mm headphone jack · VGA-out (X51v via cable/cradle)
Battery: 1100 mAh Li-Ion (removable), extended packs available
Display: 3.5" QVGA 320x240 (X51) or 3.7" VGA 640x480 (X51v), 16-bit color resistive touchscreen
Storage: base: 128 MB flash ROM (256 MB on X51v) · options: CompactFlash Type II slot · SD card slot
Cellular: None; Bluetooth 1.2 on all models, 802.11b Wi-Fi on mid X51 and X51v
Os Support: latest: Windows Mobile 6.1 (official Dell ROM update) · shipped: Windows Mobile 5.0

Variants

Revisions

X51 416 MHzX51base model, QVGA screen, no Wi-Fi

X51 520 MHzX51mid model, QVGA screen, adds Wi-Fi

X51vX51v624 MHz, 3.7" VGA screen, Intel 2700G graphics, 256 MB ROM

Upgrade paths

storage

SD and CompactFlash Type II cards, both slots usable simultaneously · Dual card slots made the X51 one of the most expandable PDAs of its era, popular for maps, media, and emulator libraries.

~$15

EASY

battery

Removable 1100 mAh pack, higher-capacity extended packs sold by Dell and third parties · Tool-free swap behind the back cover; aftermarket replacements remained available long after discontinuation.

~$15

EASY

other

Official Windows Mobile 6.1 ROM upgrade from Dell · Dell published a downloadable ROM update taking the X51 family from Windows Mobile 5.0 to 6.1, unusual generosity for a PDA vendor.

free

MODERATE