Toshiba TG01

Toshiba TG01 with with Windows Phone 7 now on sale on eBay

August 13, 2011 | By Surur

A few weeks ago we posted about the Toshiba TG01 running Windows phone 7 surfacing in Ireland.

Now the handset has popped up on eBay, I suspect largely for those interested in collecting Windows Phone 7 memorabilia.

Interestingly the seller says the device has a resistive screen which suggests capacitive screens are not absolutely necessary for Windows Phone 7.

It is the seller, ebrooks1981’s first item however, and the associated pictures does not include any new content, so of course any interested buyers should be careful to verify that the device is in fact real and in possession of the seller.

See the eBay auction here.

Thanks Steve for the tip.

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Collectors item Toshiba TG01 running Windows Phone 7 for sale

August 6, 2011 | By Surur

WP7TG01 on XDA-Developers is offering a one off a kind device – a Toshiba TG01 running Windows Phone 7.

We have seen this handset show up a few times in various logs, so we know it is possible, but of course no ROMs have leaked so far.

Of course this ROM is not exactly perfect – WP7TG01 reports the camera does not work with this ROM.

Members on XDA-Dev are of course already dreaming of ripping the ROM and distributing it to other devices, but of course to do that some-one still has to buy it.

Interested parties can read more in this XDA-Developers thread here.

Via WPCentral.com

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Toshiba TG01 running Windows Phone 7 (video)

June 22, 2011 | By Surur

The HTC HD2 was one of only two 1Ghz Windows Mobile handsets, and has fared much better in the hacking stakes, running ROMS from Windows Phone 7 to the latest Android.

Unfortunately for Toshiba TG01 owners their handset had problems even being updated to the latest build of Windows Mobile.

Now a video has popped up on YouTube showing the phone running the latest version of Windows Phone 7. Of course this is not the first time we have seen this handset running the new OS, with Toshiba showing up repeatedly in our user agent searches before, confirming that the handset was once a development platform for WP7.

Hopefully with the handset showing up on YouTube it will mean a ROM running it will leak it widely soon also, letting all the TG01 and 03 owners join the party too.

Via WPCentral.com

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CES: Windows Mobile 6.5.3 on the Toshiba TG01 fondled, liked

January 9, 2010 | By Surur

Phonescoop have published this video showing the Toshiba TG01 running Windows Mobile 6.5.3. Of course the correspondent appears to have mistaken Toshiba’s own keyboard for a new Windows Mobile one, reminding us that we still have to see Microsoft’s effort regarding this.

It is however encouraging to see such a positive response to the changes Microsoft has made, which should bode well for the wider release of devices running the update.

One interesting feature I have not seen before in the drop down notification bar appears to be a search option. Do any of our readers know more about this? Let us know below.

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CES: Windows Mobile 6.5.3 handsets spotted at CES

January 9, 2010 | By Surur

Microsoft has not said much about it, but Windows Mobile 6.5.3 handsets appear to be trickling out despite the official silence surrounding the project.

Neowin spotted two such handsets at Microsoft’s stand at CES, the massive Toshiba TG01 with its 1 Ghz processor and 4.1 inch screen, and the only slightly less demure Pharos Traveler 137.

According to Neowin both devices were running Build 23091.5.3.0.

It is likely we can expect many more handsets running the updated OS being shown of at the upcoming Mobile World Congress.

Windows Mobile 6.5 Toshiba TG01 finally arrives in Spain

December 20, 2009 | By teo

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Toshiba has just announced the arrival in Spain of Toshiba TG01 with Windows Mobile 6.5. Previously it was for sale with Windows Mobile 6.1. From Tuesday 22 December it will be purchased with Windows Mobile 6.5.

Those who already have the terminal can upgrade to version 6.5 in Spanish from Toshiba’s official website in Europe. So far the upgrade to Windows Mobile 6.5 was available only in English, German and French.

Via emovilPRO

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Toshiba TG01 “strong in … Europe”, coming to Taiwan

November 13, 2009 | By Surur

With the arrival of the HTC HD2 its easy to forget about the 1 Ghz trailblazer, to Toshiba TG01. Despite its low profile the device, which was one of the first to be demoed with Windows Mobile 6.5, is apparently not doing too poorly.

According to Yasahiro Yamada, general manager for overseas sales and marketing, Toshiba Mobile Communications, sales of the smartphone have been strong in a number of markets in Europe, including the UK, Spain, France, Germany and Italy.

The smartphone has just been announced for some more carriers in Japan, is rumoured for Verizon in USA, and has now been announced for release in Taiwan for around $647.

Toshiba is planning to release more models next year, including QWERTY devices and multi-media products, Yamada said.

CDMA Toshiba TG01 set to arrive on Verizon soon?

November 12, 2009 | By Surur

PhoneArena has received a hot tip which indicated the Toshiba TG01, CDMA version, is coming to Verizon pretty soon.

The evidence is pretty indirect, and consists of the device showing up on Cellebrite machine, used to transfer information from one handset to another (see the picture above).

The device, when released, will likely be a further indication that the iPhone is not coming to the network.

Some HTC HD2 size comparison pictures

October 23, 2009 | By Surur

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Techblog.gr have published some pictures showing the HTC HD2 vs the iPhone and the Toshiba TG01.

While the HTC HD2 is a pretty large device, knowning that 90% of the bulk is its massive screen more than makes up for it.

Windows Mobile 6.5 now available for Toshiba TG01

October 14, 2009 | By Surur

The slow roll-out of Windows Mobile 6.5 continues, with the Toshiba TG01 now finally being offered a RM upgrade with the new software.

The software on Toshiba’s site is available for English, German and French devices.

Toshiba shows off Real time voice translation, Transferjet on TG01

October 7, 2009 | By Surur

The above video is a cool demonstration of the power of the Snapdragon processor in the Windows Mobile 6.5 Toshiba TG-01. The video taken by Crunchgear at CEATEC Japan shows the device being able to record, analyse and the translate spoken words apparently flawlessly.

If the software, called Toshiba Dynapocket, works as well as demoed it would be an invaluable tool to tourists or business travellers.

Also on show was Toshiba’s Transferjet technology, which allows high speed data transfer at up to 20 MBit/sec simply by touching objects, as in this example a photo between the TG01 and a notebook.

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Flash 10.1 demoed on the Toshiba TG01

October 6, 2009 | By Surur

Adobe has demoed it hardware accelerated Flash 10.1 on the Toshiba TG01. The software appears to function pretty smoothly, and makes IE 6 for Windows Mobile look pretty good actually.

Flash Player 10.1 is expected to come to Windows Mobile in beta form before the end of the year.

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Toshiba to relaunch TG01 with Windows Mobile 6.5

September 3, 2009 | By Surur

Toshiba Information Systems (UK) Ltd, Mobile Communications Division, today announced the launch of the TG01 Windows® phone, a variant of its groundbreaking TG01 featuring the new Windows Mobile® 6.5 operating system.

The arrival of Windows Mobile® 6.5 and Toshiba’s immediate adoption of the platform for the TG01 sees the handset become a fully-certified Windows® phone; the updated TG01 Windows® phone will start to appear in stores across Europe from 6th October 2009. Toshiba customers who have previously purchased the TG01 will also be entitled to an upgrade to the new Windows Mobile® 6.5, free of charge.

The launch of the TG01 Windows® phone means users will be able to enjoy all the benefits of Windows Mobile® 6.5, including a new Home screen and a finger-friendly start menu. Designed to offer fun and interactive navigation between applications, Windows Mobile® 6.5 provides users with faster access to the handset’s plethora of features.

Windows Marketplace for Mobile enables users to download and install Windows Mobile® applications, including Games, Social Networking functions and office-tools, meaning each handset can be personalised to suit the tastes and needs of each individual user. Support for the latest version of Internet Explorer® makes it faster and easier to browse the Internet, and the free Microsoft My Phone enables users to protect their phone by backing up data and securely share photos with families and friends across PC, phone and the web-based platforms.

The TG01 Windows® phone also comes with the high-power Snapdragon™ 1GHz processor, as found on the Toshiba TG01, to deliver smooth video playback, super-fast gaming and detail-rich browsing. The same superb, high-resolution 4.1” Wide-VGA (800 x 480) touchscreen is also present, with on-board Coreplayer providing support for a wide variety of video formats.

Despite all this power, the TG01 Windows® phone comes in the same sleek 9.9mm body as the previously-launched Toshiba TG01. It also features the same rich multimedia features, but with the added benefit of the new Windows® phone experience provided by the Windows Mobile® 6.5 operating system.

Expandable SDHC memory up to 32GB provides the facility for users to keep a large multimedia library on the move if required, with an 8GB microSD card bundled as standard, enabling users to store multimedia content and take advantage of the the handset’s cinematic mobile performance out of the box. Integrated GPS and A-GPS technology allows the TG01 Windows® phone to double up as a satellite navigation system, providing rich graphics and detail.

“Windows® phones bring together the best of the Web, the PC and the phone so you can connect instantly to the people and information you care about, no matter where you are,” said from Stephanie Ferguson, general manager, product management, Microsoft Corp. “The new TG01 Windows® phone provides a great end-to-end experience that spans your entire life, at work and at home.”

“Our new TG01 Windows® phone is quite simply the next step in cutting edge mobile technology. We’ve been thrilled with the market’s response to the TG01 handset so far and worked closely with Microsoft to launch one of the first Windows® phones to the market. Toshiba is constantly striving to deliver the very best mobile experience and we are excited what this new Windows® phone update will bring our customers, with an improved user interface and access to a multitude of applications through Windows Marketplace.“ said Hidehito Koka, Deputy Managing Director, Toshiba Information Systems UK Ltd, Mobile Communications Division

An update to the new Windows Mobile® 6.5 operating system for existing owners of TG01 will be available for download from Toshiba’s website: www.toshiba-europe.com/mobile

Via Slashgear.com

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