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Jason Dunn
10-31-2002, 01:14 AM
<a href="http://www.handheldcanada.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&amp;Store_Code=H&amp;Product_Code=TS0011&amp;Affiliate=ppcthoughts">http://www.handheldcanada.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&amp;Store_Code=H&amp;Product_Code=TS0011&amp;Affiliate=ppcthoughts</a><br /><br />On November 7th, our affiliate partner Handheld Canada will be getting a shipment of Toshiba e330's. Retail price is around $411 US ($644 CND). Looking at the specs, other than the 300 MHz Xscale, it seems identical. Until the Viewsonic device starts shipping, this is one of the cheaper Xscale Pocket PCs.<br /><br /><img src="https://www.handheldcanada.com/Merchant2/graphics/Toshiba/e310.gif" />
Paul
10-31-2002, 01:46 AM
Jason, what's the difference between the e330 you speak of and the e335 @ CompUSA for $349.99? http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=297276
normaldude
10-31-2002, 02:28 AM
fyi, the Toshiba e330 is already shipping from Amazon.com for $349.99. So it might be better to make an affiliate link to Amazon instead.
larryl4
10-31-2002, 03:00 AM
The Viewsonic V35 has a transflective screen, and virtually the same specs as the two new Toshiba's from what I've read. Does either one have a specialized video chip? Does one have longer battery life?

In short, what are the advantages to buying one over the other besides the superior screen on the Viewsonic?

Also - what is the casing on the Viewsonic? Metal or plastic? I know the Toshiba is metal.

I would love to see a thorough review on each of these. It sure would make a buying decision a lot easier! I'm sure some people have been playing with these for a few weeks now -:)
Foo Fighter
10-31-2002, 03:06 AM
Looks like another "also ran" product to me.
ThomasC22
10-31-2002, 03:45 AM
Looks like another "also ran" product to me.

At least without a serious price reduction it is. It's funny, Toshiba seemed to be moving pretty quickly for a while there and now they seem to have just stopped.
Gimpy00Wang
10-31-2002, 03:45 AM
I got my e330 direct from Toshiba for $349.95 US. Plus, I got next day shipping for $10! The e335 is exactly the same only it comes with an additional piece of software...the exact title escapes me, but it's just image viewing-type stuff. Not really worth it for the extra cash. Overall, the Viewsonic is a better deal as you at least get a couple apps besides the 'standard' stuff. The e330 pretty much somes with nothing. :) As for the transflective screen...I've heard some people whine that they notice dust under the screen more. I can't really confirm this as I don't have a trans screen and I don't have any dust. :)

- G!mpy
Foo Fighter
10-31-2002, 03:49 AM
...Toshiba seemed to be moving pretty quickly for a while there and now they seem to have just stopped.

If they had chosen transflective displays instead of reflective, I would have purchased the e310 in a heart beat. But alas....
heov
10-31-2002, 04:16 AM
Looking at the specs, other than the 300 MHz Xscale, it seems identical.

Let's not forget this has 64 MB instead of 32 MB in the e310...
Jason Dunn
10-31-2002, 04:59 AM
Looking at the specs, other than the 300 MHz Xscale, it seems identical.

Let's not forget this has 64 MB instead of 32 MB in the e310...

Ah yes - I did forget that part. :-)
xbalance
10-31-2002, 03:47 PM
I can't understand why anyone would pre-order the e330 for $349 when they can pre-order the v35 for $249. I thought the feature edge went to the v35 since it has the better screen.

Am I missing something here? Or is this just a bad deal.
gliscameria
10-31-2002, 04:19 PM
As I understand the screen on all the toshiba e series are the same type.

I've sat my e740 next to a Hp39xx and noticed very little difference, the 740 did seem to have less 'color' to it though....this could be attributed to the screen guard though.

Could someone clarify this for me?