Toshiba TG01 review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Flora Graham

Reviewed on: 16 July 2009

Tags: Toshiba, Toshiba TG01, hardware, camera, smart phone

We like:

Massive screen; powerful processor helps with Windows Mobile's slow performance; integration with Microsoft Exchange Server; thin body; expandable memory via microSD slot

We don't like:

Unpleasant resistive touchscreen; poor keyboard layout; dated Windows Mobile operating system

CNET UK judgement:

The Toshiba TG01's huge screen, thin body and 1GHz Snapdragon processor are out of tune with its old-fashioned Windows Mobile operating system and resistive touchscreen. Tiny icons and a poor on-screen keyboard are just the tip of a very annoying iceberg

Full review:

Imagine your IT department is insisting you get a Windows Mobile device -- you've got to automate your business flow or some such nonsense. At this point, you'll probably begin to scream, curse, cry and beg for the sweet release of death. But, just as you begin to do so, a tiny ray of sunshine strikes your forlorn heart. You're getting the Toshiba TG01, and it's as cool as Windows Mobile can get. Admittedly, though, that's not saying much -- a massive screen, thin body and powerful processer barely ease the pain of an operating system that should have been put to sleep years ago. Continue Reading...