Toshiba e310 Pocket PC

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Title : Toshiba e310 Pocket PC
Author : Toshiba
Release Date : 20020430
Binding : Electronics
Regular Price : $399.94
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Editorial Reviews :
Packaged in an attractive, sleek design, the Toshiba e310 Pocket PC features a familiar user interface and tools powered by Microsoft Windows Pocket PC 2002. It weighs just under 5 ounces and is less than a half-inch thick. Equipped with a 206 MHz Intel StrongARM processor, the Toshiba e310 features a 32 MB SDRAM memory and 32 MB of flash ROM (for future upgrading). It's powered by a built-in lithium rechargeable battery, which recharges via the included USB cradle.
Operating System
Microsoft's Pocket PC 2002 operating system, released in late 2001, offers many enhancements over the previous OS. You'll get improved handwriting recognition, more reliable synchronization, increased security, and the ability to chat using MSN Messenger. It also features new Pocket versions of Outlook, Word, Excel, and Internet Explorer.

Display
The Toshiba e310 delivers brilliant images with its 3.5-inch TFT display. It supports over 64,000 colors and has a 240 x 320 resolution. Active matrix, also called 'thin film transistor' (TFT), is the brightest, sharpest, clearest, and most expensive type of LCD flat-panel display that is practical for handhelds.

Expansion
With its integrated Secure Digital (SD) expansion slot, you can easily store and play your multimedia files and carry your important documents wherever you go. You'll also be able to add functionality with optional SD modules, such as the optional Toshiba Pocket PC Bluetooth wireless SD card.

Multimedia
Play digital audio (both MP3 and WMA) and video (MPEG-4) files using the Windows Media Player software. The Toshiba e310 is also compatible with audible.com files, for listening to audiobooks, radio broadcasts, and more. Record your thoughts with the built-in microphone and voice-recording software. You can play back using the small speaker on the front or via the stereo headphone jack. You also get the Microsoft Reader e-book software.

In the Box
The Toshiba e310 comes with a USB cradle, AC adapter, stylus, soft slipcase, quick-start card, and warranty card. It is backed by a one-year limited warranty.

Buyer Reviews :
Toshiba makes its entry to the general market with the e-310 PDA. It is a good entry.

I say to the general market because the previous model the E-570 was only a limited release, however the 310 is a nifty little device at a good price.

A thin lightweight design and a low price gives it a good start. It comes with a built in voice recorder, 32m ram and a good chunck of useful microsoft software.

A one year limited warranty and 90 days free tech support are standard equiptment. The support is 24/7 and in addition to telephone support includes e-mail and chat support, they also have an advanced support group available M-F till 8 p.m. eastern.

It is a handy little device, it has one significant advantage over the 570. The hard reset on the 570 involved using the stylis and hitting the power button, on the 310 the hard reset is totally independant of the soft reset, (bottom of the device). Another good thing about this PDA is the Lithium Ion Battery that unlike others doesn't have a 'memory' which can decrease the strength of the charge.

Little things to remember, The battery button needs to be to the left or the device won't charge, (to the right creates the hard reset) Don't hook up the device until both active sync and outlook 2002 are installed (the quick start card vs the manual is a little unclear here).

My favorite use of the device is as an extra internet connection at work, it has a better speaker than my PC and leaves me with one less window to keep open.

A good device for the price and a good first offering into the PDA market for the general public. Definately worth a look.

(by Peter Ingemi)

Features/Technical Specs :
* Lightweight, ultra-thin Pocket PC loaded with productivity and entertainment applications
* Expandable via built-in Secure Digital (SD) slot
* 32 MB RAM and 32 MB ROM ; 206 MHz Intel StrongARM 32-bit RISC processor
* 240 x 320 pixel TFT LCD screen displays more than 64,000 colors
* Features Pocket PC 2002 operating system, with improved handwriting recognition and new versions of Pocket Outlook, Word, and Excel

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