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JLT Axim x51v (English) New Owner
Submitted by Paul in Nagano on 09/Dec/2009
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I've had my JLT dictionary with English WM6 for 2-3 weeks now and it is time for feedback.
First I'd just like to say how easy it was dealing with Peter. Very quick and hugely informative responses and he was quite happy to make a couple of customized set up tweaks that I requested. Even threw in a couple of freebies in the package!! Absolutely zero hassle and very comfortable to deal with.
After I received my refurbished Axim x51v from Peter, I inspected it carefully and true to his word, it is in immaculate condition, fully set up and ready to go. The EB Pocket software with the standard dictionaries is excellent, even without the add-on dictionaries. For my level of Japanese, the standard content is plenty. Without doubt it is the easiest Japanese / English dictionary I have ever worked with. The ability to use the "kensaku" kanji writing input and other J inputs on a Pocket PC running English Windows Mobile is worth the money alone. Now I can really progress with my studies which had ground to a stop trying to use Word Tanks and the like which are really only for Japanese people learning English IMO.
Although the Dell Axim series is out of production, there is a huge programming community on the internet including upgrades to Windows Mobile 6.1 and 6.5. These machines are still one of the most popular Pocket PC's around today. Also, there are still plenty of peripherals available such as cases, bluetooth keyboards etc so there is still plenty of life in these brilliant little machines. Its even possible to buy replacement screens, bodies and motherboards should the need arise.
Aside from the dictionary functions I have already installed numerous pieces of Windows Mobile software including King Kanji (flashcard testing), Skype to turn it into an IP phone on my home wireless network, upgraded media player for hours of entertainment and Mobipocket ebook reader for those overseas trips. As a fully wireless enabled piece of kit, I can also browse the internet and easily transfer files over the WLAN to my other computers. I plan to use it next time I go back to the UK with a GPS system and software in the rental car. More uses than the proverbial dead cat!
After a thorough test-drive, it is now sitting in wrapping paper waiting for the "official" opening with the family on Christmas day. Can't wait to get my hands back on it.
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