Comments on: Toshiba e805 Pocket PC Review http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/02/09/toshiba_e805_pocket_pc_review/ Gadget reviews and news by Julie Strietelmeier and friends since 1997 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:27:19 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: jkendrick http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/02/09/toshiba_e805_pocket_pc_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19217 jkendrick Wed, 07 Jul 2004 03:59:31 +0000 #comment-19217 <blockquote><em>Originally posted by Robert L Krieger </em> [B] Bummer. :mad: If there is a better newer product available with the same features and one that is likely to be continued to be supported, I would like to know about it. Thanks in advance. Robert L Krieger Jr. [/B]</blockquote> There's not yet.

Originally posted by Robert L Krieger
[B]

Bummer. :mad: If there is a better newer product available with the same features and one that is likely to be continued to be supported, I would like to know about it.

Thanks in advance.

Robert L Krieger Jr. [/B]

There’s not yet.

]]> By: Robert L Krieger http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/02/09/toshiba_e805_pocket_pc_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19216 Robert L Krieger Wed, 07 Jul 2004 03:34:19 +0000 #comment-19216 It still works, I had spilled coffie on mine and had to send it in for repair. In the mean time I needed to purchase another one till I got mine back from the shop. That was when I found out that they were obsolete from the store. Comp USA and Good Guys. I did find a display model and purchased it. I was told that a newer model would be available in a few months which is why they discontinued the product. Ok, the Toshiba web site stated they had a trade in program for products and I bit. That's when I found that THey would give me $45.00 for the units. Bummer. :mad: If there is a better newer product available with the same features and one that is likely to be continued to be supported, I would like to know about it. Thanks in advance. Robert L Krieger Jr. It still works, I had spilled coffie on mine and had to send it in for repair. In the mean time I needed to purchase another one till I got mine back from the shop.

That was when I found out that they were obsolete from the store. Comp USA and Good Guys.

I did find a display model and purchased it. I was told that a newer model would be available in a few months which is why they discontinued the product. Ok, the Toshiba web site stated they had a trade in program for products and I bit. That’s when I found that THey would give me $45.00 for the units.

Bummer. :mad: If there is a better newer product available with the same features and one that is likely to be continued to be supported, I would like to know about it.

Thanks in advance.

Robert L Krieger Jr.

]]> By: BigDaddyJ http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/02/09/toshiba_e805_pocket_pc_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19215 BigDaddyJ Wed, 07 Jul 2004 03:05:38 +0000 #comment-19215 <blockquote><em>Originally posted by trophyofgrace </em> <strong>And yet another Toshiba model bites the dust in the prime of it's life. See why everyone hates Toshiba now?</strong></blockquote> I think that's debatable. While HP and Asus are on the verge of releasing new models, they're still not out yet. My e805 rocks, and I have no desire to trade it for anything at this time. As for the rumors, they've surfaced every six months or so, and haven't panned out just yet. Whether they exit the business, they'll be compelled to provide at least warranty service -- it's not like Toshiba's going out of business. --janak

Originally posted by trophyofgrace
And yet another Toshiba model bites the dust in the prime of it’s life. See why everyone hates Toshiba now?

I think that’s debatable. While HP and Asus are on the verge of releasing new models, they’re still not out yet. My e805 rocks, and I have no desire to trade it for anything at this time.

As for the rumors, they’ve surfaced every six months or so, and haven’t panned out just yet. Whether they exit the business, they’ll be compelled to provide at least warranty service — it’s not like Toshiba’s going out of business.

–janak

]]> By: BigDaddyJ http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/02/09/toshiba_e805_pocket_pc_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19214 BigDaddyJ Wed, 07 Jul 2004 03:03:35 +0000 #comment-19214 <blockquote><em>Originally posted by Robert L Krieger </em> <strong>I purchased my e-805 a few months ago and now I am told it is obsolete. When I checked the Toshiba trade in web page, I was told it was worth $45.00 US.</strong></blockquote> If I may ask... why do you want to trade it in? All PDAs depreciate in value rapidly as new models constantly come out. Sonys, in particular, are notorious for this. --janak

Originally posted by Robert L Krieger
I purchased my e-805 a few months ago and now I am told it is obsolete. When I checked the Toshiba trade in web page, I was told it was worth $45.00 US.

If I may ask… why do you want to trade it in? All PDAs depreciate in value rapidly as new models constantly come out. Sonys, in particular, are notorious for this.

–janak

]]> By: trophyofgrace http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/02/09/toshiba_e805_pocket_pc_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19213 trophyofgrace Wed, 07 Jul 2004 01:33:09 +0000 #comment-19213 And let's not forget, there are rumors of Toshiba leaving Windows Mobile and jumping ship to PalmOS. Some rumors have Toshiba leaving the PDA market all together. So, if this happens (but remember at this point they're rumors), what will become of your e800? Very likely with NO support, like many Clie's will be in a year when their warranties run out. And let’s not forget, there are rumors of Toshiba leaving Windows Mobile and jumping ship to PalmOS. Some rumors have Toshiba leaving the PDA market all together. So, if this happens (but remember at this point they’re rumors), what will become of your e800? Very likely with NO support, like many Clie’s will be in a year when their warranties run out.

]]> By: trophyofgrace http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/02/09/toshiba_e805_pocket_pc_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19212 trophyofgrace Wed, 07 Jul 2004 01:28:48 +0000 #comment-19212 And yet another Toshiba model bites the dust in the prime of it's life. See why everyone hates Toshiba now? Robert: ASUS, and HP are releasing VGA models soon (HP probably this month or next). I am not sure of any other vendors such as Dell. I'd put my money of the ASUS. A very sleek sexy form factor (much like my lovely ipaq 1945), and packs a powerful punch. If it's all it's supposed to be, it may just replace my ipaq 1945, if the price is right (which it probably won't be :() And yet another Toshiba model bites the dust in the prime of it’s life. See why everyone hates Toshiba now?

Robert: ASUS, and HP are releasing VGA models soon (HP probably this month or next). I am not sure of any other vendors such as Dell. I’d put my money of the ASUS. A very sleek sexy form factor (much like my lovely ipaq 1945), and packs a powerful punch. If it’s all it’s supposed to be, it may just replace my ipaq 1945, if the price is right (which it probably won’t be :( )

]]> By: jkendrick http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/02/09/toshiba_e805_pocket_pc_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19211 jkendrick Wed, 07 Jul 2004 01:27:19 +0000 #comment-19211 New PocketPCs are always being released but that doesn't make your Toshiba obsolete. Doesn't it work just like it did when you bought it? The e800 is still the only VGA PockePC you can buy today. I don't think I'd call it obsolete. :) New PocketPCs are always being released but that doesn’t make your Toshiba obsolete. Doesn’t it work just like it did when you bought it? The e800 is still the only VGA PockePC you can buy today. I don’t think I’d call it obsolete. :)

]]> By: Robert L Krieger http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/02/09/toshiba_e805_pocket_pc_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19210 Robert L Krieger Wed, 07 Jul 2004 01:06:47 +0000 #comment-19210 :( I purchased my e-805 a few months ago and now I am told it is obsolete. When I checked the Toshiba trade in web page, I was told it was worth $45.00 US. Regretfully I paid a lot more for it than that. Is there anothe product to replace it? Respectfully Submitted, Robert L Krieger Jr. :(

I purchased my e-805 a few months ago and now I am told it is obsolete. When I checked the Toshiba trade in web page, I was told it was worth $45.00 US.

Regretfully I paid a lot more for it than that. Is there anothe product to replace it?

Respectfully Submitted,

Robert L Krieger Jr.

]]> By: jkendrick http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/02/09/toshiba_e805_pocket_pc_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19209 jkendrick Wed, 31 Mar 2004 03:38:21 +0000 #comment-19209 <blockquote><em>Originally posted by ericwan </em> [B]oh I notice the IR port of the e800 is on the lower left side of the PDA. I have purchased the Resfix 2 hack but find out only be allowed to select the Counter-Clockwise Landscape option while in VGA mode. Will the IR port be at the "Bottom" of the PDA in the Landscape mode then not be able to use the IR Keyboard? Or anyway to activate the Landscape Clockwise in VGA mode? thx. [/B]</blockquote> MyVGA is a free alternative to ResFix which allows rotation in the "left-handed" landscape orientation which puts the IR port on the top side of the e800. I use mine all the time with the Stowaway IR keyboard and it is a great duo. As Julie kindly pointed out earlier you can find a wealth of information including screen images of Today screen plugins on our VGA forums.

Originally posted by ericwan
[B]oh I notice the IR port of the e800 is on the lower left side of the PDA. I have purchased the Resfix 2 hack but find out only be allowed to select the Counter-Clockwise Landscape option while in VGA mode. Will the IR port be at the “Bottom” of the PDA in the Landscape mode then not be able to use the IR Keyboard?

Or anyway to activate the Landscape Clockwise in VGA mode?

thx. [/B]

MyVGA is a free alternative to ResFix which allows rotation in the “left-handed” landscape orientation which puts the IR port on the top side of the e800.

I use mine all the time with the Stowaway IR keyboard and it is a great duo. As Julie kindly pointed out earlier you can find a wealth of information including screen images of Today screen plugins on our VGA forums.

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/02/09/toshiba_e805_pocket_pc_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19208 Julie Mon, 29 Mar 2004 13:11:08 +0000 #comment-19208 The screen is OK in direct sun... It is readable, but not as easy as indoors. The screen is OK in direct sun… It is readable, but not as easy as indoors.

]]> By: Oobe http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/02/09/toshiba_e805_pocket_pc_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19207 Oobe Mon, 29 Mar 2004 05:43:44 +0000 #comment-19207 How on direct solar beams the screen looks? It is difficult to read using Toshiba e800, even screen on direct solar beams? P.S. Sorry for my bad english How on direct solar beams the screen looks?
It is difficult to read using Toshiba e800, even screen on direct solar beams?
P.S. Sorry for my bad english

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/02/09/toshiba_e805_pocket_pc_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19206 Julie Thu, 25 Mar 2004 12:38:53 +0000 #comment-19206 I actually no longer have the e805. I sold it and bought the Sony CLIE TH55 a few weeks ago. You can use the regular media player in hi-res. There are skins available that are full screen. Look info on great e805 tips and software: <a href="http://www.pocketpctools.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=index&c=7&sid=067ae19ad2a963c8d2fc9da451c99496">Pocket PC Tools e805 Forums</a> I actually no longer have the e805. I sold it and bought the Sony CLIE TH55 a few weeks ago.

You can use the regular media player in hi-res. There are skins available that are full screen. Look info on great e805 tips and software:

Pocket PC Tools e805 Forums

]]> By: ericwan http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/02/09/toshiba_e805_pocket_pc_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19205 ericwan Thu, 25 Mar 2004 06:21:04 +0000 #comment-19205 Also wondering if you using any software to customize your "Today" Screen in VGA mode, Julie? I have been looking for a software to customize the "Today" screen in VGA mode and figured all the images I put on at a wallpaper will be "White-out". The white color fonts on the Today can't be seen clearly if the background has a white color image. Any other software recommended to be use in VGA mode? Resco File Explorer and its Photo Viewer are my favorites, also the Pocket Informant, Mapking, ICQ, MSN Messenger, and VNC for PPC works great in VGA mode. Looking for a Calculator and a Media Player that works full screen VGA. Also wondering if you using any software to customize your “Today” Screen in VGA mode, Julie?

I have been looking for a software to customize the “Today” screen in VGA mode and figured all the images I put on at a wallpaper will be “White-out”. The white color fonts on the Today can’t be seen clearly if the background has a white color image.

Any other software recommended to be use in VGA mode?

Resco File Explorer and its Photo Viewer are my favorites, also the Pocket Informant, Mapking, ICQ, MSN Messenger, and VNC for PPC works great in VGA mode.

Looking for a Calculator and a Media Player that works full screen VGA.

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/02/09/toshiba_e805_pocket_pc_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19204 Julie Tue, 23 Mar 2004 15:36:44 +0000 #comment-19204 That might present a problem... I'm not sure if there are other programs to allow for opposite direction rotation. I guess you could some how prop the e800 up a few inches so that the IR beam could reflect under the PDA. That might present a problem… I’m not sure if there are other programs to allow for opposite direction rotation. I guess you could some how prop the e800 up a few inches so that the IR beam could reflect under the PDA.

]]> By: ericwan http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/02/09/toshiba_e805_pocket_pc_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19203 ericwan Tue, 23 Mar 2004 15:24:14 +0000 #comment-19203 oh I notice the IR port of the e800 is on the lower left side of the PDA. I have purchased the Resfix 2 hack but find out only be allowed to select the Counter-Clockwise Landscape option while in VGA mode. Will the IR port be at the "Bottom" of the PDA in the Landscape mode then not be able to use the IR Keyboard? Or anyway to activate the Landscape Clockwise in VGA mode? thx. oh I notice the IR port of the e800 is on the lower left side of the PDA. I have purchased the Resfix 2 hack but find out only be allowed to select the Counter-Clockwise Landscape option while in VGA mode. Will the IR port be at the “Bottom” of the PDA in the Landscape mode then not be able to use the IR Keyboard?

Or anyway to activate the Landscape Clockwise in VGA mode?

thx.

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/02/09/toshiba_e805_pocket_pc_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19202 Julie Tue, 23 Mar 2004 14:59:47 +0000 #comment-19202 I have the Stowaway wireless keyboard and actually used it with the e805 for awhile. I liked it quite a bit. The only 'problem' that I had with it was that it was somewhat difficult to open. Other than that, it is great. I have the Stowaway wireless keyboard and actually used it with the e805 for awhile. I liked it quite a bit. The only ‘problem’ that I had with it was that it was somewhat difficult to open. Other than that, it is great.

]]> By: ericwan http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/02/09/toshiba_e805_pocket_pc_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19201 ericwan Tue, 23 Mar 2004 14:48:00 +0000 #comment-19201 Read your review, Julie, and bought an e800 ;) I am very happy with my e800 now. Was thinking about getting the HP4150 again after I lost it somewhere :( cuz the 4150 is a very good PPC. It's small in size with both WiFi and Bluetooth built-in. 4150 is of the best PDA I have used. Well but once I've got the big screen e800, I will never go back to small screen. It's just too nice to surf on the Net with 640x480 resolution! Now I am thinking about getting the Stowaway Wireless IR keyboard. Just wondering if you have tried it, Julie, or anyone can give me a brief review on it? Will other brands of IR keyboards work with the e800 if they support PC2003? I am trying to replace my Laptop with the e800 so that I don't have to carry my heavy Laptop all the time. Thx. Eric Read your review, Julie, and bought an e800 ;) I am very happy with my e800 now. Was thinking about getting the HP4150 again after I lost it somewhere :( cuz the 4150 is a very good PPC. It’s small in size with both WiFi and Bluetooth built-in. 4150 is of the best PDA I have used. Well but once I’ve got the big screen e800, I will never go back to small screen. It’s just too nice to surf on the Net with 640×480 resolution!

Now I am thinking about getting the Stowaway Wireless IR keyboard. Just wondering if you have tried it, Julie, or anyone can give me a brief review on it? Will other brands of IR keyboards work with the e800 if they support PC2003?

I am trying to replace my Laptop with the e800 so that I don’t have to carry my heavy Laptop all the time.

Thx.

Eric

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/02/09/toshiba_e805_pocket_pc_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19200 Julie Mon, 15 Mar 2004 19:52:02 +0000 #comment-19200 Since I have neither unit anymore, I would just guess that they are pretty much equal when at their full brightness setting. Since I have neither unit anymore, I would just guess that they are pretty much equal when at their full brightness setting.

]]> By: drchow http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/02/09/toshiba_e805_pocket_pc_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19199 drchow Mon, 15 Mar 2004 19:45:28 +0000 #comment-19199 Wonder which has a brighter screen or both pretty much are equal? Wonder which has a brighter screen or both pretty much are equal?

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/02/09/toshiba_e805_pocket_pc_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19198 Julie Mon, 15 Mar 2004 19:42:47 +0000 #comment-19198 Both devices have wonderfully bright screens. The Zodiac is 3.8 inches and has a maximum resolution of 480 x 320 while the e805 is 4 inches and can go as high as 640 x 480 (with a 3rd party hack). Both devices have wonderfully bright screens. The Zodiac is 3.8 inches and has a maximum resolution of 480 x 320 while the e805 is 4 inches and can go as high as 640 x 480 (with a 3rd party hack).

]]> By: drchow http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/02/09/toshiba_e805_pocket_pc_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19197 drchow Mon, 15 Mar 2004 19:30:05 +0000 #comment-19197 Ok..another question..... Anyone know how the E800's screen compares to the Tapwave Zodiac's? Dave Ok..another question…..

Anyone know how the E800’s screen compares to the Tapwave Zodiac’s?

Dave

]]> By: robbiex http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/02/09/toshiba_e805_pocket_pc_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19196 robbiex Thu, 11 Mar 2004 00:29:33 +0000 #comment-19196 Regarding the comparison with the ASUS 716, I haven't tried the 716, but both use the same 400MHz CPU and thus should have similar processing speeds. The e800 has a 4" and the 716 a 3.5" LCD. The 716 LCD is reported to be the same technology as that of the IPAQ 4000 series. If true, the e800 will have a brighter and higher resolution display. As noted, the larger display is highly desirable. The e800 also has 128 versus 64 MB RAM for the 716. I can't comment on the construction details. Robbie Regarding the comparison with the ASUS 716, I haven’t tried the 716, but both use the same 400MHz CPU and thus should have similar processing speeds. The e800 has a 4″ and the 716 a 3.5″ LCD. The 716 LCD is reported to be the same technology as that of the IPAQ 4000 series. If true, the e800 will have a brighter and higher resolution display. As noted, the larger display is highly desirable. The e800 also has 128 versus 64 MB RAM for the 716. I can’t comment on the construction details.
Robbie

]]> By: drchow http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/02/09/toshiba_e805_pocket_pc_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19195 drchow Wed, 10 Mar 2004 23:47:57 +0000 #comment-19195 How does the E800 compare to the Asus 716? The one with intergrated WiFi and bluetooth. I'm curious benchmark wise? How does the E800 compare to the Asus 716? The one with intergrated WiFi and bluetooth.

I’m curious benchmark wise?

]]> By: robbiex http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/02/09/toshiba_e805_pocket_pc_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19194 robbiex Tue, 02 Mar 2004 23:04:00 +0000 #comment-19194 I just replaced an IPAQ 4355 with the e800. The e800 is a vast improvement due to its beautiful, bright and relatively large sized display and generally good hardware design. The minuses are: no integral Bluetooth ( We purchased a SD Bluetooth card, but it is a real pain. The card sticks out and is frequently ejected by accident and the software is unreliable), it should be possible to change to the heavy duty battery without also requiring a new back ( more expensive and changes the overall size of the computer); an essential component, the USB host cable is still unavailable, and the Toshiba 12 VDC power cable uses the USB connection with the result that it cannot concurrently be used for USB functions. (There are third party cables that use a barrel connector.) Overall, by far the best of the curent PDAs. Robbie I just replaced an IPAQ 4355 with the e800. The e800 is a vast improvement due to its beautiful, bright and relatively large sized display and generally good hardware design.
The minuses are: no integral Bluetooth ( We purchased a SD Bluetooth card, but it is a real pain. The card sticks out and is frequently ejected by accident and the software is unreliable), it should be possible to change to the heavy duty battery without also requiring a new back ( more expensive and changes the overall size of the computer); an essential component, the USB host cable is still unavailable, and the Toshiba 12 VDC power cable uses the USB connection with the result that it cannot concurrently be used for USB functions. (There are third party cables that use a barrel connector.)
Overall, by far the best of the curent PDAs.
Robbie

]]> By: contempt http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/02/09/toshiba_e805_pocket_pc_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19193 contempt Tue, 24 Feb 2004 20:21:37 +0000 #comment-19193 That was one of the most intense and complete reviews I have ever read anywhere. Kudos to you for the amazing job, screengrabs and all. I'm blown away. I was actually debating on getting the Toshiba or the new Clie TH55. In the end I went with the Clie the same reason I chose OS X over XP, just sheer simplicity. But that screen makes me drool. :) That was one of the most intense and complete reviews I have ever read anywhere. Kudos to you for the amazing job, screengrabs and all. I’m blown away.

I was actually debating on getting the Toshiba or the new Clie TH55. In the end I went with the Clie the same reason I chose OS X over XP, just sheer simplicity. But that screen makes me drool. :)

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