tablet pc review : Toshiba Thrive, Full Color 7-inch (1280 x 800) HD Multi-touch Display, 16GB (1GHz Dual-Core, Wi-Fi) Android Tablet


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List Price : $379.99 Price : $379.99
Toshiba Thrive, Full Color 7-inch (1280 x 800) HD Multi-touch Display, 16GB (1GHz Dual-Core, Wi-Fi) Android Tablet

Product Description

Powered by the NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual-core processor, the Thrive 7-inch tablet delivers entertainment-optimized performance, so you'll enjoy speedier web browsing while having plenty of power for multi-tasking. It also features an NVIDIA GeForce GPU and stereo speakers enhanced with premium audio technologies, so your games will pop and movies will come to life. And because this tablet supports Adobe Flash content, you won't miss a thing while surfing the web. Capture photos and movies with a 5MP rear camera. Video chat with a 2MP front camera. Sync and share content using the built-in Mini USB port. Expand your storage capacity or enjoy easy file transfers with a Micro SD card slot. Share movies, photos and games on a big screen TV with a Micro HDMI® port. Connect wirelessly via Bluetooth. Even stream your favorite content to your DLNA devices across your home network with Toshiba Media Player. You can do it all without compromise.

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Offering a complete tablet experience with entertainment-optimized features in an incredibly portable design, the 7-inch Toshiba Thrive tablet weighs under a pound and fits comfortably in the palm of your hand. Powered by the latest Android technology (OS 3.2, Honeycomb), it delivers plenty of performance for games, movies, music, photos and more on a brilliant HD multi-touch screen.

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Featuring the power of Android 3.2 and the dual-core NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor (view larger).
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With Adaptive Display technology, the 7-inch HD display looks great anywhere (view larger).

 

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A complete tablet experience in the
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Rear 5-megapixel camera shoots HD 720p video (view larger).

Slim enough to fit into a purse or jacket, the Thrive packs in punchy performance thanks to its 1 GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual-core processor as well as generous battery life. With support for Adobe Flash enabled content, and a suite of popular Google apps, it delivers a wide-open Web experience, too. And it comes with an Easy Grip finish that's both durable and comfortable to hold.

Your Entertainment Hub

The Thrive tablet lets you enjoy and organize all your favorite music and videos in one convenient, portable place. Rock out on the go using its stereo speakers with Toshiba sound enhancements or built-in headphone jack--or plug in to our convenient Toshiba Standard Dock (sold separately) to connect your own sound system. Use its built-in Micro HDMI port to watch your videos on any compatible HD display. And thanks to our preloaded Toshiba Media Player, keeping your collection organized is easier than ever.

Brilliant Clarity

Give all those movies a makeover with Resolution+ video enhancement technology--Toshiba's exclusive innovation that instantly improves sharpness and color on standard-definition content, for visuals that look and feel more like HD. Toshiba's Adaptive Display technology ensures that you get the best visual experience, automatically adjusting the display's brightness and color to the lighting environment--making it readable even on the sunniest parts of the patio. Plus, you can use the tablet's built-in HDMI port to share your favorite videos on any compatible HDTV--in up to 1080p resolution.

Accelerated Everything

Offering serious horsepower for its size, the Thrive tablet is powered by the 1 GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual-core processor. Enjoy extreme multi-tasking plus hardware-accelerated Adobe Flash and console-quality gaming with visuals powered by NVIDIA GeForce--so you can enjoy your favorite games, thrill to high-def video and much more.

Android 3.2, Honeycomb Operating System

Smile. Because this tablet quite simply delivers everything on the Android platform. It's founded on the tablet-optimized Android 3.1 (a.k.a., Honeycomb), designed from the ground up to improve your experience with devices just like this.

Dual Front and Back Cameras

The Thrive tablet gives you plenty of options with two onboard cameras. Use its convenient 2-megapixel front webcam and built-in microphone to video-chat with clarity, while its 5-megapixel auto-focus rear camera lets you capture photos and video in beautiful high-definition (HD 720p). The rear camera also include an LED flash and digital zoom capabilities.

Easy Grip Finish

Now it's easier than ever to get a grip on your fast-paced mobile life--and grab some well-earned attention, too. This slip-resistant, rubberized surface is comfortable to hold, so you'll never miss a beat when chatting or emailing on the run. It's also available in your choice of six vibrant colors (sold separately), making it easy to personalize the look of your tablet.

Tons of Connectivity Options

Feel free to transfer and share files with your other gear and many of today's most popular gadgets, courtesy of mini USB 2.0 and Micro HDMI ports on your Thrive tablet. Plus you can use its MicroSD card slot to easily view photos and movies, or connect wirelessly to any compatible device with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.




Specifications

Display

7-inch LED-backlit capacitive multi-touch display (1280 x 800 pixels; 16:10 aspect ratio)

Processor & Graphics

1 GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual-core mobile processor with GeForce graphics

Storage

16 GB internal flash memory

Memory

1 GB internal DDR2 memory

Wireless

Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n) plus Bluetooth 2.1

Audio

Built-in stereo speakers with SRS Premium Voice Suite and Toshiba Sound Enhancements

Weight and Dimensions

13.25 ounces; 7.44 x 0.48 x 5.04 inches (WxDxH)

Sensors & Location

GPS, gyroscope, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass

Multimedia Playback
  • Adobe Flash support
  • Audio compatibility: MP3, WMA, AAC, eAAC+, Ogg Vorbis, WAVE
  • Video compatibility: MPEG4, H.263, H.264
Ports & Expansion
  • Micro HDMI port for 1080p video output
  • Mini USB port
  • Dock connector port
  • 3.5mm stereo headphone jack
  • MicroSD card slot
Ports
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  • 7.0" Multi-Touch Display (1280 X 800)
  • NVIDIA Tegra 2 Dual Core Mobile Processor
  • 2MP Webcam And 5MP Camera With 720p HD
  • Android 3.2 Honeycomb


Toshiba Thrive, Full Color 7-inch (1280 x 800) HD Multi-touch Display, 16GB (1GHz Dual-Core, Wi-Fi) Android Tablet


Toshiba Thrive, Full Color 7-inch (1280 x 800) HD Multi-touch Display, 16GB (1GHz Dual-Core, Wi-Fi) Android Tablet Reviews


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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Screen Makes it Worth It for Me, December 23, 2011
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M. Burns (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Toshiba Thrive, Full Color 7-inch (1280 x 800) HD Multi-touch Display, 16GB (1GHz Dual-Core, Wi-Fi) Android Tablet (Personal Computers)
Toshiba Thrive, Full Color 7-inch (1280 x 800) HD Multi-touch Display, 16GB (1GHz Dual-Core, Wi-Fi) Android Tablet

I have had my Thrive 7 for only two days now but I wanted to offer a quick review since there aren't too many available. I have to say I like this tablet. By way of background, I have extensively used an iPad and I have an Asus eee Pad Tranformer that I love, particularly with the dock that provides an infinitely adjustable stand as well as a keyboard. The problem with those is I find the 9-10 inch tablets just too large to take with, particularly for reading.

I really wanted a 7 inch so I pre-ordered a Fire. I received it on the release day and sold it to someone at work the next. The reason? The screen made me so dizzy I couldn't look at the Fire for more than a few minutes without nausea. I also... Read more
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great extremely portable tablet--you get what you pay for, December 26, 2011
This review is from: Toshiba Thrive, Full Color 7-inch (1280 x 800) HD Multi-touch Display, 16GB (1GHz Dual-Core, Wi-Fi) Android Tablet (Personal Computers)
If you need a WIFI tablet that you can take along almost amywhere, you will probably want a 7" tablet. Among those, the most useful currently on the market is the Toshiba Thrive 7.

Setup: Flawless and easy.

Price: Although this tablet costs roughly double that of the Kindle Fire (for example), its higher price is more than justified. Very sharp high res screen; fast; lots and lots of potential storage memory; Android Honeycomb 3.2 operating system; full access to the Android marketplace.

Email and other applications: Fast.

Aesthetics: Your choice--do you favor the Thrive 7's rugged body with a sure grip or a competitor's shiny body that may slip from your hands and break? Shiny and broken is bad.

Power connector: Overlook the fact that the Thrive 7's connector is large, dumb, and proprietary. No product is perfect.

Battery charge longevity: Excellent.

Screen size: Once you accept the fact that a 7"... Read more
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2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars No "Man Purse" Needed - Induced Jealosy in iPad Users (4.5 stars), December 26, 2011
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Pickle Paul (Eastern Pennsylvania, United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Toshiba Thrive, Full Color 7-inch (1280 x 800) HD Multi-touch Display, 16GB (1GHz Dual-Core, Wi-Fi) Android Tablet (Personal Computers)
I bought this direct from Toshiba when it first came out before Amazon stocked it. I don't work for any tablet company or in that area. That said; you can summarize the biggest virtues of this excellent tablet as having a great screen with superior readability, professional and classy looks, and jacket pocket portability.

QUICK STORY:
I actually sat in a Starbucks and started using this thing and by coincidence got up at almost the same time as two iPad users. I slipped my Toshiba into my jacket as these guys fussed with a "man purse" and a backpack, respectively. As I walked out hands-free and nothing loading me up, I see clear jealousy in their eyes! :-)

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As for looks, I'd say that the looks are really distinctive, but not flashy. I love the textured rubber back. I've put the tablet on my leg while fussing with something and not worried about it slipping off. If you want more of a sleek, tapered plastic look this tablet is not for you, but... Read more
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