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: 2003-10-04
Loss of Data and Programs - No longer supported
I bought this product when it first came out last December and even though it isn't one of the serial numbers that was recalled anytime my battery runs down to 0 you lose all of your data and any programs you have installed. This has happened to me on vacation and on an overseas business trip and makes the product worthless. Toshiba no longer suppports this product so if you get a bad unit you are on your own.
Date: 2003-09-30
e740 and the pocket pc 2003 upgrade cover up exposed
This exposes the real problem ........"Unfortunately, Toshiba may not be able to help even if it wants to. The e750's PXA255 processor is a replacement for the e740's PXA250, which we understand was not without more than its share of bugs, particularly with the CPU cache and PCMCIA support. When Intel releases a new processor, it usually continues to offer the previous version, often at a lower price. That's not the case with the PXA255. As Intel's developer site notes: "The Intel PXA250 processors are no longer available for new development and have been replaced by the Intel PXA255 processor." Indeed, what Intel markets as the PXA255 was originally to be released as the PXA250 stepping C1, according to an Intel Product Change Notification document seen by The Register. Not only does it fix the PXA250's prime glitches, but adds some new, performance boosting features of its own."....."Toshiba denied that the issues surrounding the PXA250 were the reason for the initial refusal to offer e740 users the update. "To date Toshiba has not received any customer complaints around [the bugs]," said the spokeswoman. "The PXA 250 processor is not subject to any recall and is currently being sold by most Pocket PC device manufacturers." So, what we really need is a 2003 upgrade or a recall on the Intel PXA250. Contact Toshiba and request your upgrade or a recall and let them take their pick.
Date: 2003-09-26
Hope for the Toshiba e740 owner
Of course, I think it's great but then I have been in denial about the Toshiba e740's issues for some time. First I couldn't get it to stop hard resetting. Then I read online (Amazon - I think) that you have to put a small piece of tape over the latch to the battery door because normal handling unintentionally disconnects the battery. The tape seemed to really help but I put the device away for awhile anyway- I had not enjoyed the time spent trying to make it work. I have once again returned to incorporate it into my life. I started having more problems with hard resets and I kept checking to confirm that I had the battery latch taped together 'properly'. I finally realized that the battery was still a few microns loose from the case despite the fact that the latch is closed and taped. So, I put some wide packaging tape firmly across the back of the battery up to the back of the device - the hard resets have stopped. (oh yeah - does it look classy - I might as well repair the bridge of my glasses with white tape while I am at it). I must milk this device for it's productivity promises as I paid full price for it and..well...I am too proud to admit defeat.
Date: 2003-09-16
Pocket PC 2003 NOT SUPPORTED
While early to market with this XSCALE 400mhz processor, it was never any faster than the IPAQs of its time. I paid extra for this model with XSCALE processor, because the upcoming Pocket PC 2003 OS was about to release the potentional of XSCALE. However, Toshiba now says they will NOT SUPPORT POCKET PC 2003 for the E740. Since you can only get Pocket PC 2003 as an upgrade from the hardware supplier, and Toshiba REFUSES TO SELL A POCKET PC 2003 for the E740, you are STUCK with performance equal to lesser hardware of its time. I should have saved the extra money and bought an IPAQ running the ARM. If you are buying this item now (new or used) you should expect a SIGNIFICANT DISCOUNT, since the OS that really takes advantage of the XSCALE processor is not, nor will not be available for it. It works ok, but the fact that I paid more for the same performace as an ARM processor IPAQ is DISSAPOINTING. At the same price level, stick to the more compatible IPAQ's or the Dell Axiom.
Date: 2003-09-12
Amnesiac PDA
I have to agree with the other reviewers- the Toshiba seemed to lose memory entirely too easily.
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