Toshiba has finally given its Honeycomb Android tablet a name, and you’ll be able to pre-order one starting June 13th. It’s called the Thrive, and Toshiba is says it’s slate will be worth the wait when it becomes available July 10. In fact, the company says that it expects to be among the top three tablet vendors by the end of the year, including all platforms.
Toshiba is hoping to deliver a no-compromise experience with the Thrive by using the latest Android 3.1 software (which promises to be much more stable). You’ll also get a full-size USB port and included File Manager software, as well as a full-size SD Card slot.
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The Toshiba Thrive will start at $429 for the 8GB version, the $479 will get you 16GB, and the 32GB version will cost $579. That’s not the cheapest Android tablet around–the Asus Transformer costs $399–but Toshiba says its brand and other enhancements will carry weight with consumers. These include SRS stereo speakers, Resolution Plus technology for the display that makes SD content look more like high-def content, and a removable battery. You can also charge the battery in 1.5 hours, which Toshiba says is nearly twice as fast as the competition.
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As far as accessories go, Toshiba will sell Thrive tablet covers in multiple colors, a multi-dock with HDMI, a standard dock, and a nifty looking Portfolio 360 case. Toshiba says it will also make a Bluetooth keyboard available, but there’s no word on whether a keyboard that works with the Thrive’s docking connector is on the way.
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Good start price, much-expected new Android OS ... but with lack of apps and not yet a good tech review as far as handling concerns I recommend a strong hold on getting this device. The 1st Toshiba tablet was a dud!
Toshiba is hoping to deliver a no-compromise experience with the Thrive by using the latest Android 3.1 software (which promises to be much more stable). You’ll also get a full-size USB port and included File Manager software, as well as a full-size SD Card slot.
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The Toshiba Thrive will start at $429 for the 8GB version, the $479 will get you 16GB, and the 32GB version will cost $579. That’s not the cheapest Android tablet around–the Asus Transformer costs $399–but Toshiba says its brand and other enhancements will carry weight with consumers. These include SRS stereo speakers, Resolution Plus technology for the display that makes SD content look more like high-def content, and a removable battery. You can also charge the battery in 1.5 hours, which Toshiba says is nearly twice as fast as the competition.
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As far as accessories go, Toshiba will sell Thrive tablet covers in multiple colors, a multi-dock with HDMI, a standard dock, and a nifty looking Portfolio 360 case. Toshiba says it will also make a Bluetooth keyboard available, but there’s no word on whether a keyboard that works with the Thrive’s docking connector is on the way.
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Good start price, much-expected new Android OS ... but with lack of apps and not yet a good tech review as far as handling concerns I recommend a strong hold on getting this device. The 1st Toshiba tablet was a dud!
