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What really sets the Toshiba Pocket PC e570 apart is the fact that both the SD™ and CF-II slot are fully integrated into the device.

These SD™ and CF-II slots are vital when it comes to the key areas of storage and communication.

Storage: By using SD™ and CF-II cards, users are not limited with regard to the amount of data that can be viewed and stored on their device.

SD™ cards with a capacity of up to 128 MB and CF-II cards offering up to 1 GB (IBM Microdrive) can be used.

Communication: SD™ and CF-II cards are available in both Bluetooth™ and Wireless LAN versions.

Modem and GSM CF-II cards are also available, and more cards are being developed.

This PDA is therefore more than just a personal organiser - it's a highly efficient and wireless mobile device that allows users to access their most recent data whenever they want.

Toshiba knows that the best mobile solutions aren't just the most powerful ones; they also need to offer the best connectivity.

As a result, the Pocket PC e570 boasts excellent storage, communication and expandability features.

The combination of CompactFlash II and SecureDigital™ card slots ensures extensive data storage capacity and flexibility, and makes the Pocket PC e570 highly expandable.

Unlike other PDAs, these slots are built in as standard, not just available as expensive options.

It's also important to note that the use of SD™ cards is not limited to Pocket PCs. More and more devices such as digital still cameras, notebooks, etc. now come equipped with built-in SD™ slots. As do the notebooks in the new Toshiba Tecra 9000 series. The transfer of data to (and from) the Pocket PC e570 therefore does not need to take place on the desktop using the normal synchronisation process and cradle, it can be done directly via the built-in SD™ slots on both devices.

The versatile Pocket PC e570 is not just great for managing your life, it's also the perfect portable leisure tool.

It comes fully equipped to store and play MP3 audio files, making it a sophisticated personal stereo.

Users can enjoy music (MP3/WMA) played back over the built-in stereo speaker system, or listen in private via the stereo headphone jack.

A further useful feature is the digital voice memo facility - just speak into the integral microphone to make notes or capture that spur-of-the-moment idea.

3D is something that is becoming more and more important when demonstrating the features and design of a product during meetings with customers.

In such scenarios, the multimedia capabilities become essential because they enable the presentation of products in 3D, which is much more realistic and appealing than standard 2D pictures.

Users will be able to use their Pocket PC e570 to review information and PowerPoint presentations before going into meetings with customers, they will be able to integrate videos into business presentations to make their meetings more interactive, they will be able to present products in 3D, etc….

The Pocket PC e570 has been carefully designed to meet the specific requirements of working on the move.

With its built-in CF-II and SD™ slots it measures just 77 x 125 x 17.5 mm and weighs a mere 180 g, so it can easily be carried in a pocket.

Power comes courtesy of an advanced rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack that can deliver up to 8 hours continuous use - which is all the more remarkable when you consider that the Pocket PC e570 features a large 3.5" TFT colour screen of astonishing brightness and clarity.

Standard resolution is set at 320 x 240 x 64K colours, making it best of breed.

The Toshiba Pocket PC e570 is equipped with Microsoft's latest industry-standard Pocket PC 2002™ operating system.

This easy-to-use yet comprehensive platform brings together an unprecedented number of productivity-enhancing applications, plus advanced entertainment software such as an electronic book reader and media player.

Toshiba's goal is to maximise ease-of-use and productivity right from the start.

That's why the Pocket PC e570 comes with a wide range of pre-installed software, a versatile hardware bundle, and seamless compatibility with all new Toshiba notebooks.

Everything about the Pocket PC e570 is designed to get you up and running with minimum effort and keep your life on track. The hardware package includes a versatile desk cradle which supports quick recharging and also enables instant synchronisation via USB connection to a PC or other device. All essential software is pre-installed, and the Pocket PC e570 is designed to work with all PC devices straight out of the box.

The immediate benefit for users is that they don't need to purchase additional options to ensure a full range of functionality.

With the SD™ and CF-II slots built in, and the USB cradle bundled in the box, users can start enjoying the capabilities of the Pocket PC e570 as soon as they open the box.

Companies will benefit significantly from use of the Pocket PC e570 because employees will be able to carry a large amount of data everywhere they go, and easily transfer this data to many devices, such as mobile computers and digital cameras.

For some users, it's important to be able to personalise their device and make it really special.

For this reason, the ultimate cool designer touch on the Pocket PC e570 are the interchangeable side panels, available in different colour options to suit the style-conscious user.