Wi-Fi performance is above par. In informal testing, we had the e up and running on a wireless network in no time. Web browsing was about the same as with any Wi-Fi-enabled handheld, which means browser pages load slower than you'd expect from a notebook or desktop.
However, it was still quick for a handheld. Battery life is pretty good as well. Playing MP3s with the backlight at 75 percent, the e pumped out tunes for 3 hours and 55 minutes before the battery ran too low to play music.
However, there was 14 percent of a charge left in the battery, and the unit still ran for another 45 minutes after the music ended.
Don't expect such longevity while your Wi-Fi is on, though. Doogee S80 hands-on: A waterproof, rugged walkie-talkie phone. You agree to receive updates, promotions, and alerts from ZDNet. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to receive the selected newsletter s which you may unsubscribe from at any time. You also agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge the data collection and usage practices outlined in our Privacy Policy.
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The Toshiba ships with the same sturdy cradle and AC adapter that comes with the e Like the earlier model, the e has an AC jack to let you recharge the battery without the cradle if you want to travel light.
Another plus: The unit's battery is removable, making it easy to replace or swap out if necessary. A leather slipcover protects the device against harm and gives it a bit of '70s-calculator style.
If you run out of space there, you can always add more storage via CompactFlash or SD media. In conjunction with the built-in backup program, you can safeguard all or most of your applications and data against hard resets or other types of power loss.
Built-in Wi-Fi is an obvious selling point. With an ever-increasing number of hot spots wireless access points popping up in cafes and hotels, the Toshiba positions itself less as a wireless gadget for the home network and more of a business tool for the corporate traveler. There's nothing to crow about in the e's Spartan software bundle. The major software is ActiveSync and Outlook , though you can also find a couple of ATI presentation apps and a program that lets you send images wirelessly to a Wi-Fi-enabled projector.
The e's sister product, the e , also includes ArcSoft PhotoBase software for viewing, manipulating, and editing images. While we were a little disappointed with the bundle, it's worth noting a couple of small but important Toshiba software enhancements. These include a power-stepping control panel that lets you reduce the CPU speed to MHz to lengthen battery life, as well as Home, an app that separates the e's programs into tabbed categories. The best feature is the one tab that shows all running programs and lets you stop any or all of them quickly.
The e's much-improved screen renders text and images well. We ran a test backup and restore, and though the backup took a while, the restore function worked quickly and flawlessly.
When you initialize your Toshiba Pocket PC, it returns to the status when it was purchased. Also known as a hard reset. Important note: When you initialize your Pocket PC, all data stored in the memory is deleted.
Your Pocket PC's initially installed programs are not deleted. Before initialization, remove all storage cards. Location of the reset switch - See the Users Guide for a picture with the location. In general though, the reset switch is located inside a small hole, about the size of the stylus tip. The hole is on the side of the unit towards the bottom for the e7xx series and the e5xx series.
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