07-31-2003, 04:30 PM
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Editor Emeritus
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Toshiba e740 ROM Update Posted
Toshiba has released an update for the e740. This does not update the OS; it's a bugfix. Enhancements include:- Resolves an issue where ActiveSync would periodically disconnect from the PDA when connected via USB.
- Update display driver.
- Update DataBackup utility
- Updated to support 'RAW' IR mode.
- Updated to keep D+ pin in High to improve USB connection success on some machines.
- Updated to remove Intel PCMCIA 8 bit workaround solution.
As evidenced by this thread on Brighthand, there have been sporadic issues with upgrading ROM. As always, use unsupported tools at your own risk...
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07-31-2003, 04:45 PM
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Join Date: May 2003
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Will Toshiba release a patch to fix the "Toshiba SDIO does not work with SDIO WiFi cards" bug?
I don't care about PPC2k3, but I wanna WiFi!
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07-31-2003, 04:47 PM
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Sage
Join Date: Jul 2003
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Re: Toshiba e740 ROM Update Posted
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Originally Posted by Janak Parekh
Resolves an issue where ActiveSync would periodically disconnect from the PDA when connected via USB.
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This is the number one reason I gave up on using my e740 as a development machine and replaced it with an iPAQ h2215. Too bad Toshiba took a freakin' year to fix it. :roll:
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07-31-2003, 05:00 PM
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Editor Emeritus
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Originally Posted by portnoy
I don't care about PPC2k3, but I wanna WiFi!
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Huh? Do you have a e740NW? The e740 has built-in WiFi...
--janak
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07-31-2003, 05:26 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Jan 2003
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Re: Toshiba e740 ROM Update Posted
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Originally Posted by Jimmy Dodd
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Originally Posted by Janak Parekh
Resolves an issue where ActiveSync would periodically disconnect from the PDA when connected via USB.
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This is the number one reason I gave up on using my e740... Too bad Toshiba took a freakin' year to fix it. :roll: |
Can I get an A-MEN! from the people?!?!
A year.
A YEAR!!! To fix the most basic, obvious use of the PPC in the first place - to synchronize information with a desktop computer.
Toshiba: "We are unaware of any ActiveSync disconnect issues with the e740. Please remove all storage cards unless you are actively running a backup. The storage cards may interfere with the proper operation of your Pocket PC device" :evil: :agrue:
Oh, the best part? This is EXACTLY the same update, byte for byte - that has been available for months to other markets. No US-specific changes, no enhancements... the SAME file. Why the 4 month delay, Toshiba??? Wassa matta, don't want to admit you totally blew it with the e740? :roll:
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07-31-2003, 05:28 PM
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Pontificator
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Originally Posted by Janak Parekh
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Originally Posted by portnoy
I don't care about PPC2k3, but I wanna WiFi!
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Huh? Do you have a e740NW? The e740 has built-in WiFi...
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You're forgetting about the e740BT as well - with BT instead of WiFi.
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07-31-2003, 05:48 PM
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Mystic
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Re: Toshiba e740 ROM Update Posted
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Originally Posted by MonkeyGrass
Oh, the best part? This is EXACTLY the same update, byte for byte - that has been available for months to other markets. No US-specific changes, no enhancements... the SAME file. Why the 4 month delay, Toshiba??? Wassa matta, don't want to admit you totally blew it with the e740? :roll:
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Wonder how many potential e750 buyers went elsewhere because of the 740 fiasco?
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07-31-2003, 06:03 PM
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Sage
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Re: Toshiba e740 ROM Update Posted
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Originally Posted by dh
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Oh, the best part? This is EXACTLY the same update, byte for byte - that has been available for months to other markets. No US-specific changes, no enhancements... the SAME file. Why the 4 month delay, Toshiba??? Wassa matta, don't want to admit you totally blew it with the e740? :roll:
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Wonder how many potential e750 buyers went elsewhere because of the 740 fiasco? |
I'm one.
You haven't lived until you've spent twenty minutes single stepping through eVC++ code trying to find a bug, only to have the e740 drop the connection (over and over and over...). I bought an h2215 instead of the e750 because of Toshiba's seeming lack of concern over this and other issues.
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07-31-2003, 06:16 PM
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Ponderer
Join Date: May 2003
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Originally Posted by Janak Parekh
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Originally Posted by portnoy
I don't care about PPC2k3, but I wanna WiFi!
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Huh? Do you have a e740NW? The e740 has built-in WiFi...
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No, mine is an e335. I was led to believe that I could get WiFi via the SDIO slot once those cards hit the market.
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07-31-2003, 06:42 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Mar 2002
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Originally Posted by portnoy
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Originally Posted by Janak Parekh
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Originally Posted by portnoy
I don't care about PPC2k3, but I wanna WiFi!
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Huh? Do you have a e740NW? The e740 has built-in WiFi...
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No, mine is an e335. I was led to believe that I could get WiFi via the SDIO slot once those cards hit the market. |
I have looked at the specs for the e335 at several sites and they only mention a SD Memory Card slot, not an SDIO slot. I think this may be your problem.
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