12-01-2002, 12:21 AM
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Costco-only Toshiba Pocket PC - the E740NW
If you're in your local Costco, you may see a new Pocket PC model for $399.99 that you haven't seen before - Kevin Tofel informed us about this yesterday, and upon some further investigation he discovered it's exactly like the E740 we all know, only without wireless (802.11b or Bluetooth). If you like the Toshiba design, this might be the device you were looking for - although I have to wonder if it's worth the $100 premium it is over the Dell Axim X5.
� Pocket PC 400Mhz
� 64MB RAM 32MB ROM
� 3.5" TFT Color Display
� SD & CF Expansion Slots USB Cradle
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12-01-2002, 12:31 AM
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Intellectual
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Attempt to compete with Dell? but like you said... that $100 difference doesn't seem very competitive and with Dell's coupons and such... I dunno. Come on Toshiba, let's see what the e750 can do.
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12-01-2002, 01:03 AM
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Thinker
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well technically speaking, the dell is 350 w/o the current rebates... but i guess consumers won't look at it that way...
I think this is priced fairly well considering in a month when the rebate for dell will probably expire, this will be only 50 bucks more. It's smaller, made of metal, and has both slots on top (advantage for me at least). Plus, although i haven't held the dell yet, i'm willing the bet the joypad is better on the toshiba... (minus the software problems). Anyway, since the dell also offers 16mb of more rom and a much better screen, this thing might not sell to hot...
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12-01-2002, 01:14 AM
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Well the Dell's screen isn't too much better, since (from what I hear) it's at the lower-end of the transflective screen spectrum (as far as quality goes) and the e740's screen is at the higher-end of the reflective screen spectrum (as far as quality goes). But I'm sure the Dell's is better. 
Also don't forget that the e740 can host USB devices (via expansion pack or cable) and has an SD I/O slot - two things the Dell doesn't have.
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12-01-2002, 01:37 AM
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What's the second LED for?
Makes me wonder what the second LED (the right-hand one) is used for the e740NW. On the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth versions, this LED lights to show that the radio is on. (You can tell it's a boring day when that's all I have to wonder about. )
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12-01-2002, 02:02 AM
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Hmm...an e740 sans wireless. I thought that was the whole point of the e310/330 series? :?
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12-01-2002, 02:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Foo Fighter
Hmm...an e740 sans wireless. I thought that was the whole point of the e310/330 series? :?
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Those aren't dual slot like the e740.
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12-01-2002, 02:27 AM
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We have been having a discussion about this Pocket PC here...
Steve
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12-01-2002, 03:51 AM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Jun 2002
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There's actually a $100 rebate on the e740 from Toshiba starting Dec. 6... I'm not sure if it applies to this "NW" version too. If so, that makes it pretty much the same price as the Dell.
Tohiba's also got a $50 rebate on the e740 expansion pack (so after rebate, it comes out to $20-$40).
Thy must be clearing out to get ready for the e750 coming early next year (rumored) I guess....
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12-01-2002, 05:48 AM
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Pupil
Join Date: Nov 2002
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Overpriced
I think Costco just hasn't lowered the price for the E740.
I bought mine for $379 a couple months back with 802.11b. I was going to have Staples price match it but they took too long.
It's just like CDW, they are still charging $599 for the E740 with 802.11b last time I looked.
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