Manufacturer: Toshiba Model#: PD330U-0000.1R Weight: 5..1lbs Height: 4..9"     Width: 3..1" Length: " Average Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars	Retail Price: $399.99 Online Sale Price:
Features: Lightweight, thin Pocket PC with 64 MB RAM and 32 MB ROM and 300 MHz XScale processor Secure Digital memory card slot for transferring and storing music, picture and more 240 x 320 pixel, 3.5-inch TFT LCD screen displays more than 65,000 colors Features the Pocket PC 2002 operating system, with improved handwriting recognition and versions of Pocket Outlook, Word, and Excel What's in the box: Toshiba e335, USB cradle, AC adapter, Stylus, Soft slip case, Quick-start card, User manual, Warranty card

User Submitted Toshiba e335 Pocket PC Reviews (cont...)

The screen has frozen on me a couple of times and I had to do a "hard" reset and then go through the initialization process and restore everything from my PC. I was told this is a Windows bug. Uggghhh.

After 2 months, I lost the screen/machine for good (blank screen with a black bar down the middle) and had to send it back to Toshiba. I got it back in a few days at no cost. I was told, however, that the "screen" is not covered by any warranty. Luckily, it wasn't the screen that broke, so no charge.

I have a new Dell P4 2.4 Mz using XP and the syncronization software was not compatible. I had to download it from Microsoft. Frustrating when it comes with instructions to load the software on an XP machine. Also, the "quick reference" card's instructions were different than the instructions in the book for loading. I used neither.

I'm still having trouble setting it up to syncronize on 2 machines. It's not cut and dry like Pilot software is.

My work machine is running NT (not commpatible with USB) and I can't find anyone selling a serial cable for this Pocket PC, therefore I can't sync up at work until we upgrade.

Anyway, some pluses and lot's of minuses, but it is much nicer than a Palm style PDA when it is working. I warily recommend it and wish you better luck than me.

Date: 2003-03-18
This is a very expensive door stop...
The reviews that state this piece of junk drinks battery power like it is kool-aid are 100% accurate. I am telling you I have never been so disappointed in an electronics purchase in my life (and I've made quite a few...) I don't know what the answer is. PocketPC is definitely the way to go. Toshiba has a nice form factor. But the first time you get data dump because the paultry battery has given out, you will feel like you were robbed -- especially if you are travelling overseas and can not return it. The only thing that amazes me are the reviews giving this 5 stars. These people must be writing the reviews 15 minutes after they opened the box and have not (no way, no how) used it extensively. DO NOT BUY a PDA until they come up with better battery technology!!! Unless you just love throwing money away.

Note: I saw an article on the web recently stating that Toshiba is test marketing a fuel cell battery version of its PDAs in Spain. That might be the one to get when it's available.

Date: 2003-03-18
Perfect for the price
I couldn't help but notice all the complaints about battery life in the reviews here. 24-30 hours while the unit was turned OFF? I don't think so. I've had this unit off the charger for days, and kept a decent charge. Granted, if you leave it on, it drains the battery in several hours, but any backlit PDA does that.

Good screen, good features, VERY thin and light, and better input methods and syncing than any Palm. Having the choice of transcriber, block input (i.e., Graffiti), character recognition, and keyboard for different situations is great.

Pocket Word and Excel are included, as is Reader (load in a few books - it's great for boring staff meetings or waiting in line at the store). Programs like Notes, Tasks, and Calendar all have better functionality than their Palm counterparts.

And these days, you just can't beat the price. Well, that's not true. Yes you can, with Dell's new PDAs. But those things look like bricks, compared to the Toshiba. For me, Toshiba's slim design was very important.

Issues include a low expandability (only 1 SD slot) and a relatively slow 300 MHz proc - slow as in it's not 400 Mhz, mind you; it's still plenty fast for everyday use. Plus, it's less stable than the Palm OS. As a comparison, I had to restart my old Palm maybe once or twice in the year that I used it. This Pocket PC, I have to restart about once a week. It's somewhat annoying, but I find it an acceptable trade-off for the better features.

Date: 2003-03-13
Sleek but Useless - NOT for Travellers
Please do not purchase this PDA if you plan to travel.
I purchased the Toshiba e335 for its features and tempting price rebates.
The PocketPC is as described: sleek, attractive, great functionality, easy to use. The hotsync with my PC did not install properly _ windows XP, but the Toshiba helpdesk was competent and friendly, and solved the installation problems. Afterwards, the syncronization worked perfectly while at home recharging the battery daily.
They fail to warn you that the battery drains off completely after 24 hours - read other similar experiences - even with the PDA OFF. Once it happens, with the hard-reset, you lose ALL your DATA.
The major reason I wanted to own a PDA is to have my contacts and appointments available while working remotely. In my first overnight trip, the PDA died out.
I'm extremelly disappointed. The Toshiba worked beautifully as long as you are connected to a power supply, which beats its purpose.

Date: 2003-03-11
disappointed
I had read many good reviews of this product. However, I have had many bad experiences with it. In just 1 week I have had it run out of power twice, losing all preferences and requiring resyncing. If I was travelling, that would not be an option. I have had the machine lock up, it would not turn on, and required another hard reset. I'm going to return this as soon as possible.