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How to Do Everything with Your Dell Axim Handheld (How to Do Everything)

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I ordered this book in July when I got my Axim X5. It was delayed in printing and I did not receive it until December. By the time it came, I think I had pretty much given up my dream of using my Axim instead of paper. But I started reading the book,and found so much useful information in it...I feel like I have a new "toy" all over again.

I'm pretty savvy with Microsoft Office on the desktop, but there was just so much that I wouldn't have figured out without the book -- or it would have taken me a long time. I would recommend reading it like a novel, and putting it down to test what you think you understand. When I did that, I found that maybe I had skimmed the paragraph, and did not know exactly how to do it.

After spending one day engrossed with this book...I think I can put the old paper Franklin away for 2004. It inspired me to test what I read, transfer files from my desktop, scan documents to transfer to my Axim, and feel comfortable to carry my Axim with me...and know that I will have everything I need. Also, I understand why the things that are done are done, so I am less likely to do something out of ignorance that is dangerous to my system or my data.

I am no Pocket PC wizard, so I found this extremely helpful. If you are already an expert, I'm not sure it will be so enlightening, but I'd imagine you would still get useful tidbits from it. If you are a newbie...you're going to love it! Just...try not not skim, you'll miss something, and test every new thing you read. You'll be amazed at what you learn.

The book has some very good highlights and covers the entire range of the Dell Axim. It is up to date, covering the latest pocket pc from Dell as well as the older models. However, the book is not a "how-to" reference that I thought it was. It will tell you what is available, but not how to use it. The book does not go into detail on using the Dell Axim, but refers to web sites for further information. This is not what I bought the book for. If you are looking for specific information on using the Dell Axim, this is not the place to find it.

I found this book to be extremely helpful. My Dell Axim X5 was becoming more of a bookend than a tool, and after the money I spent on it, it was a shame. With this book I learned about much more that I can do with it and now am a much more satisfied Axim customer!

If you recently purchased an Axim X5 and are a beginner in the axim line this is a well written and simplified book on how to use the X5.