"Re-Certified" Toshiba e405 for $149 at woot!

[Pat Logsdon]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.woot.com/' target='_blank'>http://www.woot.com/</a><br /><br /></div><img src="http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/images/web/2003/logsdon_20041014_e405.jpg" /> <br /><br />First of all, I'll have you know that I do not make a habit of going around and saying "woot!" to people. For those of you who aren't familiar with them, "woot!" is a site that sells one item per day - usually closeouts and generally cheap stuff. Today, they happen to be selling the Toshiba e405, which is a pretty nice little device. Let me refresh your memory on the specs:<br /><br />• Processor: Intel® PXA261 Xscale processor at 300MHz<br />• Main memory: 64MB SDRAM; 3.3V<br />• Program memory: 16MB CMOS Flash ROM<br />• NAND Flash memory: 32MB<br />• Display: 3.5” TFT transreflective color display<br />• Resolution: (16 bit) 240 x 320 (portrait)<br />• Light: Backlight fluorescent lamp<br />• Colors: 65,536 (64K) colors; 5 step Brightness control (by Software)<br />• Expandability:1 SD (Secure Digital) card slot (3.3V)<br />• Operating System: Microsoft Pocket PC 2003 Professional Edition<br />• Dimensions (LxWxH): 4.9” x 3.0” x 0.4”<br />• Weight: 4.6oz (w/Stylus &amp; battery)<br />• Condition: Recertified by Toshiba - 90 day Toshiba warranty<br /><br />If you're in the market for a cheap Pocket PC, you should maybe consider this - it's an excellent price even for a refurb. Better hurry, though - the offer is only good for today - the link will be for something else tomorrow.

[backpackerx]

Sold out already.

[CiscoKid]

Sold out, and the fact that they won't ship outside the US was depressing.

Guess us Canucks can't get a good deal when we want :(

[Jon Westfall]

It doesn't take long for a deal that great to leave us... however, I wouldn't be suprised if some ebay powerseller didn't order a few and will have them on ebay starting at $149... ;)

[Mitch D]

Looks like it was such a great deal the they are SOLD OUT now... Oh well

[ventivent]

I forgot, did Toshiba release a WM2003 Second Edition update for this device? If so, $149 for a SE device would be a great deal.

[pdhenry]

The best line in the FAQ (http://www.woot.com/wootinfo.aspx):
Will I receive customer support like I'm used to?
No. Well not really. If you buy something you don’t end up liking or you have what marketing people call “buyers remorse,” sell it on ebay. It’s likely you’ll make money doing this and save everyone a hassle. If the item doesn't work, find out what your doing wrong. Yes, we know you think the item is bad, but it’s probably your fault.

[Janak Parekh]

I forgot, did Toshiba release a WM2003 Second Edition update for this device? If so, $149 for a SE device would be a great deal.
Yes, they did.

--janak

[CiscoKid]

The best line in the FAQ (http://www.woot.com/wootinfo.aspx):
Will I receive customer support like I'm used to?
No. Well not really. If you buy something you don’t end up liking or you have what marketing people call “buyers remorse,” sell it on ebay. It’s likely you’ll make money doing this and save everyone a hassle. If the item doesn't work, find out what your doing wrong. Yes, we know you think the item is bad, but it’s probably your fault.

I read through their FAQ - and most of them are pretty funny :)

[hotweiss]

The best line in the FAQ (http://www.woot.com/wootinfo.aspx):
Will I receive customer support like I'm used to?
No. Well not really. If you buy something you don’t end up liking or you have what marketing people call “buyers remorse,” sell it on ebay. It’s likely you’ll make money doing this and save everyone a hassle. If the item doesn't work, find out what your doing wrong. Yes, we know you think the item is bad, but it’s probably your fault.

It's only funny because it's true, lol. :alfdance: