The Bottom Line
Pros
- 4.0" TFT Transreflective colour display.
- Wi-fi Switch to manually turn off Wi-fi in addition to software controls.
- Voice Recorder Functions
Cons
- Stylus can take some time to adjust to using.
Description
- Processor: Intel® PXA272 520MHz processor.
- Operating System: Microsoft® Mobile Software for Pocket PC 2003 Second Edition.
- Memory: 128MB SDRAM, 64MB(User area 24MB as flash ROM disk).
- Display: 600K UMA, VGA 480 x 640, Back light LED (64K) colours: 10 step brightness control
- Sound: AC-97 Codec Chip WM9712L Chip 16-bit stereo Full Duplex support Built-in Mic & Speaker.
- Communications: Integrated Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b) & Bluetooth (v1.2).
- Input: Touch Panel, Buttons: 5-way nav button; 4 application keys- Calendar, Contacts, Task, Menu;
- Input con't: 3 function navigator for Up, Down & Action; Reset switch;
- Input con't: Power on/off button; Battery on/off; Hold switch; Stylus pen.
- Expandability: 1 Type I/Type II CF Card Slot (3.3V) 1 SD (Secure Digital) card slot (3.3V).
Guide Review - Toshiba e830 Pocket PC
I enjoyed reviewing the Toshiba e830 Pocket PC. It is very sturdy and has a real solid feel to it. The integrated Wi-Fi is another strong point.
The included software enabled me to use the e830 Pocket PC as a viable substitute for my laptop; except it was quicker to start up and get working with. Software included is: Pocket Word, Pocket Excel, Pocket Internet Explorer, Microsoft® Windows® Media™ Player 9 for Pocket PC, File Explorer, MSN® Messenger, Microsoft® Transcriber, World Clock, Toshiba Voice Recorder, Toshiba Text to Speech for Pocket PC, Voice Command, Toshiba ConfigFree™ Software and Toshiba IP Phone for Pocket PC. All these programs provide a complete package for working productively from any location and for users who already use MS programs, there is no learning curve and it's easy to transfer documents between the Pocket PC and your laptop or desktop PC.
The display is a great size especially when working with Word or Excel documents. If accessing the Internet, having the ability to change the orientation of the display is a great advantage. The brightness of the display can be adjusted to suit whatever environment you might be working in, and is easily adjusted using a software program.
I found using the Toshiba e830 Pocket PC a real pleasure to work with and a very useful addition to my mobile gear. With all the functions it provides mobile professionals with a strong and useful tool for staying connected and productive.