Dell's Axim X3 series is the sequel to the very successful Axim X5 series, which put the company in the number two position for Pocket PC sales behind Hewlett-Packard in only one year of existence.

Like with the Axim X5 handhelds, Dell has bundled a lot of features for a good price. One of the three models in the X3 series is the first Dell Pocket PC to include built-in Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi model, the Axim X3i, sells for $379, while the other two go for $229 and $329.

At 5 ounces, the Axim X3 is 28% lighter than its predecessor, and at .55 inches, 17 percent thinner. The Axim X3 feature a 3.5-inch, 240x320 pixel and 65K color display, removable batteries, Secure Digital slots for memory and peripheral expansion, and Microsoft's Windows Mobile 2003 software for Pocket PC operating system. For audio, the models include a 3.5mm headphone jack as well as a speaker and microphone.