Toshiba e355 Pocket PC with Windows Mobile 2003

by Toshiba

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.7 x 3.2 x 4.7 inches ; 3.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00009K7ET
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #79,233 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 20, 2003

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Value-priced, and powered by the Intel PXA255 processor with Intel XScale technology at 300MHz, the Toshiba Pocket PC e355 is designed for both general productivity applications (PIM/calendar functionality) and vertical applications such as point of care in the healthcare industry, quality assurance in manufacturing and clinical trials in the pharmaceutical industry. Easy to use, the Toshiba Pocket PC e355 features the new Microsoft Pocket PC 2003 operating system delivering enhanced schedule/calendar capabilities and data backup synchronization. One of the thinnest PDA devices on the market, the Toshiba Pocket PC e355 weighs a mere 5.1 ounces and is packaged in an attractive premium graphite casing.

Perfect for viewing files and images indoor or outdoors, it features a bright 3.5" transreflective display offering 64K colors and a 240x320 resolution. The bright display will work where lesser models can’t, providing a competitive advantage and greater return on investment.Play audio and video files, organize and view your favorite pictures, all with the e355's incredible expansion capabilities, including an integrated Secure Digital (SD) media slot for additional memory or wireless connectivity (via the optional Bluetooth SD card) and USB-host functionality, allowing the user to plug the device into a full-size keyboard.

What's in the box

• Toshiba Pocket PC e355
• USB Cradle
• 10W AC Adapter
• 1-Stylus
• Soft Slip Case
• Quick Start Card
• Warranty Card

Additional software:

• Pocket Word
• Pocket Excel
• Pocket Outlook
• Pocket Internet Explorer
• Microsoft Windows Media Player 9 for Pocket PC
• File Explorer
• MSN Messenger
• Microsoft Active Sync 3.7
• Microsoft Outlook and ArcSoft PhotoBase

Product Description

Intel PXA255 processor / 64MB Memory / 3.8" QVGA Color Touchscreen / USB Cradle

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

56 of 57 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars No regrets!, September 13, 2003

By 

Sathish S Shenoy (Wallington, NJ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Toshiba e355 Pocket PC with Windows Mobile 2003 (Office Product)

This was my first PDA purchase and after much soul searching I settled for the Windows Mobile PC platform. I am certain that I made the right choice despite the comments by those who believe that Windows Mobile has a long way to go aginst Palm OS.

The choice fell between Toshiba e355 and iPaq 1935 both selling for $ 199.00. I opted for Toshiba e355 since iPaq was offering a measly 90 day warranty! Granted iPaq 1935 is perhaps more compact and smaller than Toshiba e355 but the performance of Toshiba rocks and I have no regrets. Both my PDA and Windows Mobile 2003 have worked flawlessly and has been very stable till now!

I do not know why everyone is complaining of absence of CF card slot when price differential between CF card and SD card has narrowed considerably. I got a SanDisk 256 Mb SD card for 59.00 after rebates only slightly more expensive compared to comparable CF Cards!

What can I say about Toshiba e355? Performance is impeccable. Very stable and so far reliable. I have added a few software, FlexWallet and ACDSee Mobile and both work flawlessly! I have transferred my address book from Outlook and few other data including several photo images from my desktop using Active Sync and everything is working well.

The only complaint I have is about the non removable battery. However I am fairly certain that in about three years time, I will be upgrading this PDA and I am not overly concerned about the battery replacement issue!

I have no hesitation in recommending Toshiba e355 to those who are looking for a base level PDA but do not intend to carry it in their shirt pockets (iPaq 1935 is more appropriate!)

Have fun using Toshiba e355!

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A pda to have, February 3, 2004

By 

Christopher Williams (Brooklyn, New York United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Toshiba e355 Pocket PC with Windows Mobile 2003 (Office Product)

I am a high school teacher. I wanted something to take notes on and to remind me when homework was due. I searched far and wide reading review after review. I got alot more than that with the e355. I have been using it for about 3.5 months now.
I'll just list the Pros and Cons becasue i could go on all day!

Pros:
1. Great speed.
2. Works right out of the box.
3. Excellent battery life (3.5 to 4hrs continuous running)
4. Crisp display. (especially for video playback)
5. Smooth buttons that feel pretty nice on your fingers.
6. Good price for the quality you get
7. The speakers on this player play audio in the best way i have heard for a small speaker unit. You would not believe that a pda could do so well with sound. It plays my mp3s, wma, anything and don't forget the videos.
8. It has a SD card slot so you can expand the memory at any time. the SD card slot has a dummy card that protects it from being damaged by dust or other particles.
9. Quick charge time. Good size storage built in, 64mb.
10. Windows Mobile 2003 is much much much more stable than its predeccessor.
11. It's much much much thinner than many other pda's i have reviewed.
12. It's much more resiliant to 'falls to the floor' than the Dell or Ipaqs for example. I'm a teacher. I can guarantee you...running around the class will lead to a fall on the ground. It has a metallic covering. (no shaking inside!)

Cons.
1. Sometimes if you use up close to 90% of the memory, it stalls.
2. The 'record audio' button is placed near the top so sometimes taking it out you may mistakedly begin recording. (this can be disabled though so it is not really a con)
3. It does not include the ability to 'go wireless' for internet. You can still access the internet though but you need to be connected to your computer. I did not need wireless internet just yet. When it does become ubiquitous...maybe then i'll go for something else.
4. The battery is not removeable. By the time this actually becomes a problem I'll be getting a new pda..about 2 to 3 years from now.

THis is an excellent PDA is you do not need wireless internet access right away.
I would recommend it with all authority people out there.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pocket PC with Style and Simply Affordable, August 21, 2003

By 

Lalit Bhangale (Atlanta, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Toshiba e355 Pocket PC with Windows Mobile 2003 (Office Product)

I had been using this device for 2 days, and started feeling better everytime I open it..It has excellent screen, Power Management functionality and built in Bluetooth compatible SD card and more...
Pros :
1. Great features at cheaper price
2. Excellent Screen
3. Excellent multimedia operation
4. Easy to use, even IR-ports
5. Almost weightless
Cons:
1. Does not have removable battery.
2. Does not have CF card slot.
3. Not a good cover case.

Overall I may like to recommend this Pocket PC