Toshiba Portege G810 with Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
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Introduction
On 24 June 2008, Spb Software House, a well-respected company in the Windows Mobile software world, released a press release stating that the upcoming Toshiba Portege G810 would be the result of a collaboration between Toshiba and Spb Software House to deliver "the ultimate mobile device experience." I applaud both companies for taking a new approach to delivering a Windows Mobile device, one that we have yet to see. But does it make sense? Or is this just Toshiba hardware with some Spb software thrown on top? We've got the answer in this review. Read on for more!
Review Date: June 30, 2008
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| The G810 features a clean design. | In-hand the device feels comfortable, but cheap. All materials used are plastic. |
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| To start, this is the main screen you'll be looking at once the G810 configures itself. It's called the "Now" screen, and what we are seeing is a custom skin made for the G810. I like it a lot. It allows for quick access to messaging (direct links to email and SMS). It also shows the time and date, gives me a glimpse into my calendar, shows me the weather for today, and lets me quickly silence the ringer. | And while we're on the internet, let me interject with a new change to PIE. It WinMo 6.1, you can now zoom out... |
Overall Impression
I wish I could rate the hardware and software separately. The hardware isn't great for the most part - it exhibits horrible battery life, poor design, and cheap construction. That's a shame, because in terms of features and performance, this is a really solid device (it's quick, has every wireless radio you could need, and has an amazing camera).
At the end of the day, it's the Spb software that makes this device fun and interesting to use, not the hardware. You may be asking: ok, can't I just buy a cheaper device, slap Spb Mobile Shell and/or Pocket Plus on it, and have all the advantages you talked about, plus good battery life? Yes, noble reader, you can, and that's what I suggest you do. If you like this form factor, you're much better off with an HTC Touch or Touch Cruise. Throw some Spb software on it, and you've got a winner.
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