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The Axim X5: Cyclops configuration
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A new compact flash accessory is bringing mono vision to the Dell Axim X5. Veo has released a version of their Photo Traveler
for PocketPC which is compatible with the Axim. Apparently, previous versions will not work with the axim because the
compact flash slot on the X5 is deeper than most. I haven't actually stuck a ruler down the CF to verify this.
The camera has a near/far adjustable-focus lens and no flash, which means no telephoto or low light shots. It takes pictures with a
640x480 (or VGA) 24-bit color resolution. Beginning level digital cameras are usually 1.3 megapixels, whereas VGA resolution is 0.3 megapixels.
So, the Photo Traveler won't be replacing your digital camera, but it's ideal for those times when you aren't carrying your main
digital camera or just need a simple web-site or email quality shot. The Veo stores images either in the Axim's internal memory or a
secure digital memory card if you have one installed.
According to the manual, the Veo is also capable of capturing video at either 320x240 or 160x120 resolution at 10fps. Movie files are stored
as AVI files. No information as to the codec or if the video is uncompressed. The accompanying CD has software than can be used to convert the video to WMV format
and played on Microsoft's Windows Media Player. There are unconfirmed reports that the Veo can be used as a web cam for teleconferencing
when cradled and running activesync. However, there is nothing on Veo's site or in their manual about this. There is no audio recorded with the video, but
the accompanying software can be used to mix an audiofile with the video once the files have been moved to the desktop.
The lens can swivel 180 degrees, making the display visible whether the camera is pointed away from the user, or for the travelling narcissist, up at the user's face. One note, the camera lens changes planes as it is rotated. So, at zero degrees when it's pointing at your face, the lens is oriented 90 degrees from the plane of the card.
At 180 degrees, the lens is in the same plane as the card and would be pointing up instead of behind the pda.
The $100 Veo Photo Traveler may not bring Axim the photographic capability of the new $800 Sony PDA with it's 2 megapixels resolution and built-in flash, but the Axim
is no longer blind.
For more info, click HERE!
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