📱 Dell Axim USB Cable
 
(USB Type‑A Male ↔ Proprietary Dell PDA Plug • Model‑Specific Variants)
 
🟦 Dell Axim X3 / X3i / X30
Connector type: 22‑pin proprietary Dell plug
Cable: USB Type‑A ↔ Dell 22‑pin PDA plug
Use case: Sync and charge via USB; optional barrel jack for AC charging
Notes:
Shared across X3, X3i, and X30
Not compatible with X50/X51 series
Often bundled with cradle or standalone cable
🟦 Dell Axim X50 / X50v / X51 / X51v
Connector type: 36‑pin proprietary Dell plug
Cable: USB Type‑A ↔ Dell 36‑pin PDA plug
Use case: Sync and charge via USB; supports VGA, serial, and audio breakout via cradle
Notes:
Shared across X50, X50v, X51, and X51v
Not compatible with X3/X30 series
Cradle and cable use same 36‑pin connector
 
✅ Common Uses
🔄 Sync with Windows PCs via ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center
🔋 Charge via USB or optional AC adapter
🧩 Install apps, transfer files, perform backups
🧪 Developer testing for legacy Windows Mobile apps
🧵 Maintain vintage PDA setups for retro computing
 
⚠️ Things to Watch Out For
📉 Connectors are not cross-compatible — 22‑pin and 36‑pin are physically and electrically different
🔌 USB charging is slow — AC adapter or cradle recommended for full-speed charging
 
🛠️ Quick Tips for Beginners
🧭 Identify your Axim model before sourcing cables
🔌 Install ActiveSync (Windows XP) or Windows Mobile Device Center (Vista/7)
🧪 Use cradle for full docking and accessory support
🧯 Label cables clearly — Dell PDA plugs resemble other connectors but are model-specific