02-21-2004, 10:00 AM
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Gadgeteer Reviews The Toshiba e805
I've never owned or really used any of the Pocket PCs that Toshiba has made over the years; I've always seemed to be able to find what I need in the various iPAQs I've had. One thing I've always wanted, though, is a device with built-in WiFi. After reading the Gadgeteer's review of the new Toshiba e805, though, I'm really tempted to stray away from my beloved iPAQs.
I always like reviews with lots of photos and screen shots, and this one has plenty of both. And, like most good novels, you don't really know how the review's going to end until the very end. Personally, I'm thinking that the hi-res screen and built-in WiFi may be just what I need, especially after reading what the Gadgeteer has to say about the Toshiba e805's ConfigFree� Software.
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02-21-2004, 10:38 AM
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Swami
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Re: Gadgeteer Reviews The Toshiba e805
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Originally Posted by Brad Adrian
I've never owned or really used any of the Pocket PCs that Toshiba has made over the years; I've always seemed to be able to find what I need in the various iPAQs I've had. One thing I've always wanted, though, is a device with built-in WiFi. After reading the Gadgeteer's review of the new Toshiba e805, though, I'm really tempted to stray away from my beloved iPAQs. |
I don't really get this. There are plenty of iPAQs with built-in WiFi -- the 5450, the 5550, the 4150 and the 4350. All of those models also include Bluetooth, which no Toshiba Pocket PC has built-in.
If you want the Toshiba for its screen, I can understand that, but you certainly to don't have to give up on iPAQs to get WiFi.
Steve
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02-21-2004, 12:06 PM
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Re: Gadgeteer Reviews The Toshiba e805
Steve, of course, the longing for a WiFi model might bring Brad to an iPAQ as well, and there would be no need to get a Toshiba. But if you read his comments after reading the Gadgeteer review:
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I'm thinking that the hi-res screen and built-in WiFi may be just what I need
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I think it's pretty clear that it is the combo that does it for Brad. Not the combo with Bluetooth, but the combo with the hi-res screen. 
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02-21-2004, 12:27 PM
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Swami
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Re: Gadgeteer Reviews The Toshiba e805
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I think it's pretty clear that it is the combo that does it for Brad. Not the combo with Bluetooth, but the combo with the hi-res screen. |
Right, which is why I said, "If you want the Toshiba for its screen, I can understand that."
However, when Brad said:
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I've always seemed to be able to find what I need in the various iPAQs I've had. One thing I've always wanted, though, is a device with built-in WiFi.
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He only mentioned wanting WiFi, not a better screen, and I thought some people might get the impression that there weren't iPAQs with WiFi. Granted, they would probably be newbies, but I wanted to make sure those people knew that there were plenty of iPAQs out there with WiFi. I'm sure Brad was well aware of that, of course.
Steve
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02-21-2004, 02:40 PM
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Pupil
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The Toshiba isn't perfect, but once you have had the opportunity to use its wifi and Hi-res combo, you will likely never want to use another ppc limited to QVGA again.
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02-21-2004, 02:46 PM
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Swami
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I am sooooo looking forward to PPC2004 - the promise of many quality devices with VGA screens is just great!
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02-21-2004, 03:44 PM
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The only bad thing I can say about my e805 is no bluetooth. Once you surf high res you will never be able to go back! Buy it and you will not regret it!
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02-21-2004, 03:50 PM
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I don't really get this. There are plenty of iPAQs with built-in WiFi -- the 5450, the 5550, the 4150 and the 4350. All of those models also include Bluetooth, which no Toshiba Pocket PC has built-in.
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While it is correct that no Toshiba has both BT and WiFi built-in (silly Toshiba...! :roll: ) - every model from the e740 onwards has had a Bluetooth version (instead of WiFi).
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02-21-2004, 05:15 PM
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Intellectual
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http://discussion.brighthand.com/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=281
I currently own an e740 and have monitored the brighthand discussion group for the same. Brighthand has opened a group for the e800/805 at http://discussion.brighthand.com/for...s=&forumid=281. The tone of the entries at both groups are generally different as night and day. The e740 had a number of initial problems and ended up with a furor when Toshiba chose not to upgrade it to PC2003 firmware. However, everyone at the e800 group seems generally delighted with their device. there have been a number of user developed enhancements to the VGA screen which are listed at in the first post.
Brad
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02-21-2004, 06:16 PM
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Another good review here at bargainpda.com. For me, one of the real benefits of this device is Wi-Fi and a CF card. Since I've already made an investment in CF memory cards and accessories, it would be a lot cheaper not having to repurchase these. In looking at the iPaq range, does any have Wi-Fi and a CF card + SD card? TIA.
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