When Microsoft released its
Windows Mobile, or Pocket PC 2003, operating system, Toshiba updated its e330 line with the
e355 and the e350. Beyond the new OS, the e350 has a brighter, better transflective screen and Intel's tweaked 300MHz PXA255 processor. But the new handheld does have its drawbacks: it has only 16MB of ROM compared with the e330's 32MB, and the Pictures application, which ships with other Windows Mobile devices, is absent. Unlike the e355, the e350 doesn't have ArcSoft PhotoBase to make up for the missing program, so the step-up model is a better deal.The most-notable difference between the e350 and earlier Toshibas is that the new case is charcoal gray rather than silver. The size is the same at 4.9 by 3.1 by 0.4 inches, and the weight increased by only 0.1 ounce to 5.2 ounces. Below the screen remain the typical program buttons; the five-way directional pad; and the small, internal speaker, which is still a bit weak, but now you can boost it a little using the Advanced Sounds control panel.
![]() e750, moved up from the old screen to a transflective one, which is much brighter, more evenly lit, and capable of producing 65,536 colors at the standard Pocket PC resolution of 320x240 pixels.
![]() USB power/syncing cable for less than $20. If you want to simply recharge during travel, all you need is the AC adapter, which plugs directly into the bottom of the unit.While the different screen is immediately noticeable, some subtle changes are equally significant. The 300MHz Intel XScale processor is the PXA255, which is slightly speedier than the e330's PXA250. The amount of RAM is the same at 64MB, but surprisingly, the e350 has only 16MB of ROM--not much room for the OS or data backup. You can--and should--add storage space via the Secure Digital/MultiMediaCard (SD/MMC) slot on top of the device.
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There's a lot to like about the e350's 320x240-pixel, 65,536-color screen. It's transflective, so it's bright and crisp in all lighting situations. The e330's display was sidelit, but the e350's is backlit for a more-even appearance.
Battery life was also pretty good, considering the unit's smallish 1,000mAh lithium-ion cell. For our test, we played a video loop with the brightness at 66.6 percent. We usually choose 50 percent, but that setting is unavailable. Even so, the e350 ran the movie for 3 hours, 51 minutes. While that time is not astounding, you can make the battery last longer by decreasing the brightness or shutting off the backlight completely, as you would while listening to MP3 files. Hide Review
Average User Rating 3.5 stars out of 8 user reviews Rating Breakdown -
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1 star: 0 My Rating 0 stars click stars to rate product Most recent user reviews Showing 3 of 8 reviews 3.0 stars Pros: Anyone please tell me,How do I start internet in Toshiba pocket pc e350 ?? Cons: Anyone please tell me,How do I start internet in Toshiba pocket pc e350 ?? Summary: How do I start internet in Toshiba pocket pc e350 ?? Summary: How do I start internet in Toshiba pocket pc e350 ?? 2.5 stars Pros: GOOD SLIM DESIGN Cons: THE DAY YOU FORGET TO CHARGE IT YOU LOOSE EVERYTHING. IT DOES NOT HAVE A BACK UP BATTERY. ONCE UNCHARGED U HAVE TO BEGIN AGAIN AS NEW Thanks for your submission!
- OS provided: Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003
- RAM: 64 MB - SDRAM
- Processor: Intel XScale PXA255 300 MHz
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