Manufacturer: Toshiba Model#: e7.40 Weight: 1lbs Height: 4..9"     Width: 3..1" Length: " Average Rating: 3 out of 5 Stars	Retail Price: $599.99 Online Sale Price:
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

User Submitted Toshiba e740 Pocket PC Reviews (cont...)

Recall on internal battery issue. Issue NOT resolved after recall. Unit "thinks" battery is dead, and completely loses all configured data as well as installed programs (or configured program startup icons if installed to storage card). No problem, use the backup software right? Wrong! The backup software is so buggy that it will only back up so much stuff before it bombs stating that the "storage card has been removed." So, if you don't install a lot of software on it, the backup software MIGHT work. In other words, if you the need for a backup is low (device not configured much beyond defaults) the backup software will work. Toshiba sales said they would NOT marked a direct connect keyboard so I purchased a wireless keyboard. Six months later, they release a direct connect keyboard. Tech support is poor (look for reviews on the internet if you don't believe me). I am pretty disgusted with this device, but I paid so much money for it, I can't replace it. ... If you do very little, you MIGHT be all right. But if you do very little with it, you could buy a cheaper PDA to server your purposes. And spend the extra money on peripherals, or a lot of lunches....

In summary, if you want a cool looking device, with buggy software, spotty peripherals, and lousy tech support that has been abandoned by its manufacturer, this is the PDA for you. Otherwise, look elsewhere.

Date: 2003-09-10
Worst PDA ever?
I purchased the e740 last year, and was hoping for a great pda to prevent me from lugging around my laptop. Wrong. From day one, this pda has never performed as promised. The most annoying problem is that it will run down the battery even though the pda is off. So, the next morning when you turn it on, the battery is dead. If you haven't kept your backups up to date, you are going to be in trouble. You will then have to reinstall all applications and settings. There is no fix for this problem either, and I have searched far and wide. In addition, the e740 is rather slow, despite having an advertised speed of 400mhz. Microsoft Active Sync never performs well with the pda, as it duplicates contacts, notes, tasks, at almost every opportunity. This is really a poor product, and should be steered clear of. The only thing it does well, is play mp3's.

Date: 2003-09-08
Stay away from Toshiba
I work with many engineering types in a company with well over a billion in sales. I recommended to all that they NOT buy the E740 or any Toshiba PDA after the run around Toshiba has given all of its formely loyal PDA users. Now I am the only person with a Toshiba in this office. They all have IPAQ's and are very happy. Anyone want to buy an E740? Need I say more?

Date: 2003-08-25
Screen cracks
Please be careful. This product has an inferior screen to others out there. The screen is also not covered by the company, so you will be back in your pocket to replace the screen.

Date: 2003-08-14
Advanced User
Don't compare apples to oranges...I had the e740 and once you master this pocketpc, not a palm organizer, you will have yourself a capable device. If you lock up your computer often at work, this is not for you. This is not a football, you can't handle it roughly. I upgraded to the e755 for a better screen, slightly more memory, and better backup...but otherwise, they are indistinguishable. I bought another e740 for a friend. These babies are fresh. As you grow into the device and demand more complexity, you are happy you left some room and complexity to grow into. I used product support once and they give you plenty of feedback. They also offer ROM update at their site. Again, not recommended for the faint at heart.