hi, i'm thinking of purchasing a Toshiba e335. i don't know much about pdas except that you can use them for typing notes in class and that the pocket pc has word (which is the program i would use on my regular computer). the problem is that i don't know what keyboards are compatible with this model or if all pda keyboards are universally compatible with all pdas. does anyone know what keyboard to use with these? and if the Toshiba e335 is great for listening to mp3s, typing up extensive papers, lectures and if they are hooked up for the internet? thanks, flutter

I think the toshi is a good pda but if you are intending to use the internet on it extensively I would recomend one with wireless since most colleges and coffee shops offer wireless access and it's very easy to use. All pocket PC's have a version of internet explorer and msn instant messenger these days. Although, for a heavy web surfer I would recomend Thunderhawk web browser service. Much faster and uch easier. As for the keyboards, no, they are not all compatable. You need to look for one that says all models of pocket pc, not ipaq, not hp, not palm (unless you plan to buy one of those). The Toshiba e740 series has wireless built in as does the new ipaq 5400 and 5500 series. The toshi has the advantage of being able to add a USB host which simply means that amoung other things, you can add a regular old USB keyboard to it. On the other hand, the ipaq has the advantage of being on the market much longer and is tried and true. That also means that their are alot more accessories to choose from for the ipaq. The 5400 and 5500 both have built in wifi wireless and bluetooth wireless. The 5400 also has a CIR with the ability to use it as a universal remote control (tv, vcr, etc) while the 5500 offers the most memory of any pda on the market, palm or pocket pc, and a 200mhz bus as apposed to the old 100mhz bus of the older xscale processors. Some of this info might not mean anything to you know, but as you look deeper into getting a pda it will all start to make sence. Drop me an email if I can answer any more questions.

wow thanks a lot. that was really helpful. it's really overwhelming with so much information to sort out about pdas so thanks for helping me in the right direction.

You should try the SnapNtype IR wireless keyboard.It should suit you. http://www.mobilelinktech.com/shop

I bought an e335 recently and then bought a Belkin G700 foldable keyboard for it. The keyboard works on the e330, e335, and e740. I paid about $58 from eTechWarehouse. I like the keyboard a lot. It is shy of a full-size keyboard but large enough to touch type on without accidentally hitting other keys . . . too often anyway. My previous PDA was a VISOR Deluxe, for which I had a full-size Targus keyboard (also a folding model), so frankly, I had trepidations when I opened the package for the Belkin keyboard and saw it was not full-size. However, I used it for the first time today (lunch at Starbucks), and I really like it. It even has an AC power-port, which I used today, which allowed me to have the screen at full strength for as long as I like. I definitely reccomend the keyboard.

I use a G700 foldable keyboard from Belkin with my E335. It has function keys, allows mapping of the hardware buttons and generally works pretty well.