Toshiba TG01

This is a global GSM phone. It can be used with AT&T and T-Mobile USA but without 3G.

Introduction:

Toshiba has been MIA for some time now, but seems quite intent on making it back to the cell phone market by trying to shake the reigning concept of what high-end cell phone hardware means. Does the brute force of the Toshiba TG01, and its 1GHz Snapdragon chipset get along with Windows Mobile, probably the best business oriented operating system as of now? Is the result a marvel of modern technology? Can the gigantic 4.1-inch screen win over customers and pip competition at the post? Read on to find out.

Here's what we found in the box of our Toshiba TG01:

• Toshiba TG01
• 8GB microSD card + adapter
• Charger
• Stylus
• 3.5mm headset with a converter to microUSB
• microUSB cable
• Cable for connecting with a USB device
• Getting Started CD
• Software CD
• Getting Started manual

Design:

We would be lying if we said the design of the TG01 is something we have seen often. First, we cannot pass any judgment relating to what optimal size means in the case of cell phones, but what we can say indeed is that handsets are supposed to be comfortable to carry around. Bringing along your new Japanese friend into your pocket is actually a viable an option, because the handset is extremely thin, just 9.9mm. Well, provided you keep away from tight pockets and snugly fitting clothes. Using it with one hand is a problem however, due to its respectful length and width, 129mm and 70mm respectively.