Watch, listen, browse, read, play, navigate…
What is a tablet for? With the Toshiba Thrive 10.1" 32GB tablet it would be easier to list what it's not for. The 10.1" 1280 x 800p LED multi-touch screen is perfect for watching your favorite movies, viewing and showing off photos, browsing the web through the built-in Wi-Fi connection or a Mobile Hotspot, playing games, viewing Adobe Flash content online, planning and navigating on your next trip, reading your favorite books, and doing any of a thousand other things with apps and games available not only through the Android Market, but also Toshiba's complementary Marketplace just for Thrive users. Oh, and did we mention all this is easy to do? With the Android Honeycomb OS, built especially for tablets, you can tap, swipe, type, and even talk your way through your favorite tasks.
More than just a pretty face
The Thrive tablet is more than just a good looking, easy-to-use tablet. It's sporting some serious hardware to back everything up. NVIDIA's 2.1GHz Tegra 2 dual-core processor for tablets is at the heart of this ultra-fast device, enabling you to multi-task like a pro without running into lag or slowdown. An NVIDIA GeForce graphics processor makes sure your videos and games look good and run smoothly. A front 2-megapixel camera and rear 5-megapixel camera let you video chat with friends and family in high-definition, grab photos, and even record 720p video. A variety of motion sensors help make sure your favorite apps always know what's going on: a built-in GPS receiver and compass make sure you can always find where you are (and where you're going) with Google Maps, and an accelerometer and 360° tilt rotation let you get the most out of games, while letting you position your screen in portrait or landscape mode.
It's got connections
Getting the Thrive connected to other devices doesn't require a lot of extra accessories or expensive data plans. USB 2.0, and mini-USB ports let you connect with any computer to transfer files on or off your tablet, and a built-in HDMI port lets you easily connect your Thrive to pretty much any HD television. With built-in Wi-Fi and Mobile Hotspot capabilities, getting online is as simple, and Bluetooth capabilities let you connect to other enabled devices — from computers, laptops, smart phones, and more to accessories like keyboards, wireless headphones, and more. An SD card slot gives you the ability to get more storage for those times when 32GB just isn't quite enough, and an easily replaceable (and rechargeable) Lithium-ion battery lets you easily extend the Thrive's operating life.
Very dissappointed (March 21, 2012)
| Ease of Use |
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(5/5.0) |
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| Value |
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(5/5.0) |
| Performance |
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(1/5.0) |
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(3/5.0) |
Reviewed By: David A. - Belgrade, MT
I went through two of these tablets. Both had the same problem After setting the tablet down it goes into sleep mode.....but it wont wake up. The power will work, but the screen stays blank and the touch pad does not respond. Toshibas fix is to re-set the tablet, over and over, but two hours, six hours, or a day later, the same issue pops up. Very frustrating. When the tablet worked it was fantastic, and offers a much better selection of ports with better interfacing with outside devices. However, not being able to use the tablet, whenever the tablet decides to quit working, negates any benefits the tablet offers. We are returning the tablet in exchange for the Sony S-1. While the Sony lacks the versatility of the Toshiba tablet, we hope that it will at least work.
Comparison Specifications
- Screen size: 10.1" (diagonal) TFT LED backlit multitouch / 1280 x 800p resolution
- Storage: 32GB / SD card slot
- Operating system: Android 3.2 Honeycomb
- Inputs/outputs: USB 2.0, mini-USB, HDMI out, 3.5mm headphone out, dock connector
- Battery: Replaceable, rechargeable lithium ion battery pack, 23Wh capacity
- Processor: 2.1GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual-core
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n built-in, Bluetooth 3.0 HS, USB 2.0, mini USB, Mobile Hotspot enabled
- Front 2.0-megapixel and rear 5.0-megapixel cameras
- Memory: 1GB RAM
Additional Specifications
- Access to Android Marketplace and complementary Toshiba Places marketplace
- Support for Adobe Flash
- Motion sensors: accelerometer, GPS receiver, compass, 360° tilt rotation (portrait and landscape modes)
- Supports up to 720p video recording
- Supported audio formats: MP3, WMA, AAC, MIDI, AMR, AAC+, OGG
Manufacturer Specifications
- Operating temperature: 41°F (minimum) - 104°F (maximum)
- Humidity operating range: 20 - 60% (non-condensing)
- Storage temperature: -22°F (min) - 140°F (max)
- Max recommended operating altitude: 10,000'
Dimensional Specifications
- Dimensions: 10.7" W x 7" H x 0.6" D
- Weight: 1.6 lbs.
Toshiba PDA01U-00501F 32GB Warranty Details
1-year limited parts and labor warranty
