Axim vs. Toshiba

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My wife mentioned that she might be interested in her own PDA. I have ordered a Toshiba e755 to see how I like it. I want to compare it to the Axim. I wish there was more definitive information on the X3?

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The Toshiba E755 is much better specced than the Axim so it could be argued it is a better PDA. However, my friend has a Toshiba E740 and they dropped support for it like a hot stone after less than a year - while it was still being sold in the shops. Plus they have no upgrade to PPC2003 planned for it. This means that, although it has a Xscale 400 CPU in it, it runs like a dog. Toshiba are the pits in this respect so I wouldn't buy one if I were you - stick to the Axim. Or buy a h2210 :)

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Well I bought the Toshiba e755(2003), and although it screams along speed wise, I find the screen bothersome. Although I love the extra real estate, things are not as sharp or crisp as on my Axim. When I enabled clear type, the screen became blurry. I will admit putting my reading glasses on did help! I don't have to wear them with my Axim though. WI-FI was a breeze. It asked if I had a WEP key and once entered, immediately connected itself to the internet. I tried using a 3rd party PIM and after a short period it froze solid. I had to do a hard reset to clear it. I did go look at the Ipaq 2210/15 and really liked what I saw. Small size CF/SD, & bluetooth. I only wish it had WI-FI built in. I am going to be sending the Toshiba back and getting the Ipaq instead. I am sure when my wife sees my Ipaq she is going to want it and not the Axim. The problem now is trying to find a belt holster for the new Ipaq.

well enjoy it for now, hope that you have a while to use it before the e760 or whatever is next is released, i was burned by purchasing the e310 from them, and i will not be giving them another dime of my money

When I purchased a Toshiba E740, I bought it at the same time PPC 2003 came out. I eagerly went to upgrade to PPC 2003, only to find this model wasn't listed. When I called Toshiba, they TOLD me to take it back, they were not going to support the E740 anymore. SO, I took it back and Staples cheerfully refunded my money.

I could go on about Toshiba's support history, and the irony that this model is still being sold much more expensive than my Beloved Axim.

Originally posted by cabarle
When I purchased a Toshiba E740, I bought it at the same time PPC 2003 came out. I eagerly went to upgrade to PPC 2003, only to find this model wasn't listed. When I called Toshiba, they TOLD me to take it back, they were not going to support the E740 anymore. SO, I took it back and Staples cheerfully refunded my money.

I could go on about Toshiba's support history, and the irony that this model is still being sold much more expensive than my Beloved Axim.

yep that is the truth

Don't bring up Toshiba Tech support. I still wake up screaming in the night about it...

Originally posted by cageyjames
Don't bring up Toshiba Tech support. I still wake up screaming in the night about it...

i havent been able to sleep at night after toshiba

Oh, we need a support group... They offered me $200 in their Toshiba catalog because they caused me so much grief. I ordered 3 DLT tapes. :p I really wanted the Toshiba t-shirt though....

my support is on its way from dell:D
HURRY FEDEX