Ordered the E740

[Ainvar]

I got the e740 today. Had to d/l the USB drivers for the e310 to get it to connect correctly with XP pro.

First impressions: Sweet design, very sturdy feeling, nice overall performance. WiFi is a little weak but I think I need to give it a good testing. Tried PockedGB but it did not like the [home] button for firing kinda qwerky. I have noted all the apps load up quicker and things refresh faster. I have not tried any Divx movies or normal movies just yet.


I think I shall keep this device. After more testing and messing with it I will give the final choice as to keep it or return it. I have 14 days.

[automan]

Just picked one up tonight at the CompUSA in Novi, Mi. My E200 had problems with the SD slot so I cashed in my extended warranty for an E740. My first impressions: if this wasn't an exchange and I didn't already have another PocketPC (iPAQ), I would return the E740 the next day.

There is some banding on the screen when viewing pictures versus the beautiful E200 screen I just gave up. Apps and games run a tad slower versus the HP568 iPAQ, and E200. Some very slow, some decent enough to not ruin the gameplay. For those wanting to upgrade to an x-scale PocketPC don't bother. The current crop of PCC are just fine. MS and Toshiba really screwed up with this one.

What I do love about this is the form factor. To some it is ugly and I can see why but for me it is just right. And the WiFi is a nice option to have without having to take up the CF slot.

[James S]

[Jadam]

[automan]

And when was the speed issue with the E740 fixed Moosemaster? Can you please post the thread where someone has a more recent E740 model with the problem fixed. I have been keeping up with Pocketmatrix, pocketpcpassion, sprinklerhead, brighthand, and no one has said their E740 is just as fast or faster than the current PPCs. I know there are some posts about the other x-scales not having problems but until the PPC community and test those machines I don't believe it. Again, please post where you got this information if you can. I will take my E740 back for a "more recent" model. Thanks.

[James S]

[automan]

Moosemaster, thanks. I remember hearing about the delay of the other x-scale devices because of this problem. The way it sounded in your reply a later batch of E740's came out with the problem fixed.

Personally, I don't think an x-scale will come out this year running at spec speeds, not unless MS fixes the software compatibility issues. Hopefully this delay includes these fixes.

[entropy1980]

http://computers.cnet.com/hardware/0-27 ... 4-20033518

It is the Imageon 100 so stop with this nonsense read up before you spout ignorance!

[James S]

I am not talking about the Imageon, entropy.