Toshiba e740 Pocket PC Review
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Manufacturer: Toshiba
Model#: e7.40
Weight: 1lbs
Height: 4..9" | | Width: 3..1"
Length: "
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Average Rating: 3 out of 5 Stars
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Features:- Lightweight, thin Pocket PC with 64 MB RAM and 32 MB ROM and blazing fast 400 MHz XScale processor
- Dual expansion capabilties: built-in CompactFlash and Secure Digital (SD) slots
- 240 x 320 pixel TFT LCD screen displays more than 64,000 colors
- Integrated Wi-Fi capability
- What's in the box: e740, USB cradle, AC adapter, stylus, soft slipcase, quick-start card, warranty card, software
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User Submitted Toshiba e740 Pocket PC Reviews (cont...)
Date: 2004-07-19
E 740 problems
This is a a great PDA execpt for one thing. It is has NO built-in memory to save stored data. The E 750 took care of this problem and Toshiba essentially stifed the owner of the orignal -including my letter to them which was written before one year warrantee. They never even answered my letter.Their answer was to give you a $40 credit towards their old defective E740. Good customer relations - Toshiba
Date: 2004-07-07
No Upgrade
I was pleased with its performance until I realized that Toshiba doesn't offer the upgrade to Pocket PC 2003. Seems like just a ploy for me to sell it and buy the 755, which is the same machine. Needless to say I'm not happy with Toshiba's support of this product.
Date: 2004-06-12
So-so, but mine still works!
I bought this shortly after the recall (November 2002). It's been over a year and a half, and I still use mine daily! I've only had the 1% battery problem once because I usually sit mine to recharge overnight. Is it a hassle? Not if I need to update information on it daily (e-mails, appointments, etc). All in all, it's been frustrating to see poor reviews and then see Toshiba not support the e740 any more. However, with proper management, you can get a WiFi enabled PDA with SD/CF slots for cheap and be pretty satisfied with yourself!
Date: 2004-05-21
Get it if you can find it for a good price.
I brought the E740 1 month ago for a very good price. If you are looking for a wi-fi enabled PDA, but don't want to spend too much on it, take a look at the E740. I read most of the reviews on Amazon and other opinions site, most people have negative opinions on the E740. Their opinions are understandable, since they got it for a very high price, and the performance does not match its price tag. After I using it for over a month, here are some of the pros and cons in my opinion on the E740. Pros:
Wi-Fi!!! You can't find a PDA with integrated Wi-Fi in this price range. CF(compatible with both type I/II) and SD slot. It really offers you a lot of upgrade options with both the CF and SD slot. I personally use a 512 SD card and leave the CF slot for a 56K cf modem. User replaceable battery Cons:
Windows Mobile 2002, and Toshiba does not offer upgrade to the WM2003. THis is a big deal, since Microsoft change the database for WM2003, which means new programs will not be compatible with WM2002. Also, Windows 2003 is written to take advantage of the XScale processor in the E740, which supposingly will boost up system performance and increase battery life. It crashes, but in my opinion is is acceptable. It doens't crash all the time, but occasionally. THis is pretty much it. In term of battery life, I think most other Windows based PDA offer identical battery life. (Well, except some big PDAs like Dell X5, it offer better life, but it's very bulky) I think the PDA deserve anywhere from 50%-60%, since it does offer a lot of features, and at a relatively low price. So if you can find a E740 for a reasonable price, it will be a great gaget to have.
Date: 2004-05-20
Be afraid
As one of the first ones to buy a Toshiba e740, I have had nothing but troubles since the day I bought it. I paid close to $500 for it back then.
My advice to anyone considering a Toshiba Pocket PC is check the forums and customer feedback. It's all bad. Anyone want to buy a $500 paperweight?
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