11-12-2002, 11:59 PM
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Toshiba e330 Review
http://www.ppcsg.com/pages.php?page=Toshiba+e330
The Toshiba e330 is a souped-up version of the e310 that was the first Pocket PC to make a big splash at a lower price point. If you already have an e310, is the e330 worth getting? Check out this review to find out.
"As more and more X-scale Pocket PC from other manufacturers hit the market, the Pocket PC e330 is Toshiba's attempt to keep up with the competition. Toshiba's Pocket PC e330 looks very much the same as its predecessor, the e310. Not surprising as it is an improved model to replace the older, but still competent e310. How does the Pocket PC e330 stack up to the competition? Let's find out."
The e330 can be purchased for $324 after rebates from Amazon.com (affiliate link).
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11-13-2002, 12:38 AM
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Thinker
Join Date: Jul 2003
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I got an e330 yesterday though this unit is extremely thin when compared to my iPAQ 3850 with CF+ sleeve I was somehow disappointed with Cleartype. Cleartype just sucks when it is enabled!
The screen is fine - though my 3850 is much better. Battery is good - I played some mp3 files with Windows Media 8.5 with backlight on and got the first battery low alert 4 hrs later.
Still need to install some apps and games to see how they perform.
And for Canadian customers i got mine for $652 shipped + taxes in Canada. Not as good as what those in US can get it (see Jason's Amazon link) - but still cheaper than what Futureshop sells it for!
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11-13-2002, 01:05 AM
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Sage
Join Date: Feb 2002
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Re: Toshiba e330 Review
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Originally Posted by Jason Dunn
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and there lies the problem...
My problem with the e330 is simply that it isn't that much of an improvement over the e310 and Toshiba made the mistake of selling the e310 for ultra-cheap. Add that to Dell's $199 device and you get a unit that looks too expensive for what it offers.
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11-13-2002, 03:11 AM
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Pontificator
Join Date: Oct 2002
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Great review! This sounds like the Viewsonic, only a little heavier with a slightly lower quality screen and a moderately higher price.
Guess which one I'm getting.
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11-13-2002, 03:12 AM
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Pontificator
Join Date: Jul 2003
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If only it had a......oh never mind.
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11-13-2002, 03:16 AM
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Sage
Join Date: Feb 2002
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Originally Posted by shawnc
Great review! This sounds like the Viewsonic, only a little heavier with a slightly lower quality screen and a moderately higher price.
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Ouch, truth can be painful sometimes (boy, Toshiba really fell from the top fast, didn't they?)
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11-13-2002, 03:25 AM
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Thinker
Join Date: Feb 2002
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All I can say is...Yawn :wink:
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11-13-2002, 03:39 AM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Aug 2003
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Jason, you really cracked me up! "A souped up version of the e310?" I did some side by side comparisons a few weeks ago and souped up is definitely not the word I would use! 
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11-13-2002, 06:55 AM
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Thinker
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 312
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Toshiba Canada seems to have lowered down their price of the e330 to $549 CAD.
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11-13-2002, 06:14 PM
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Executive Editor
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Originally Posted by TomB
Jason, you really cracked me up! "A souped up version of the e310?" I did some side by side comparisons a few weeks ago and souped up is definitely not the word I would use! |
Well, uh, "souped up on paper"... :lol: :lol:
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