By Admin 11 August 2011 0 comments

• Toshiba Thrive 10" Tablet review

The Toshiba Thrive 10" Tablet comes in 3 different storage capacities: 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB. With the Toshiba Thrive 10" Tablets, users experience a more complete tablet experience, with the easy media sharing facilities, capture, and connectivity.

Toshiba Thrive 10" Tablet includes :-

Awesome Viewing
With its high-resolution 10.1” diagonal wide-view LED-backlit display, Toshiba’s Thrive™ Tablet is well-sized for surfing the Web, movies, playing games, reading books and more. Engineered with our exclusive adaptive display technology; this screen adjusts brightness and contrast to the surrounding light conditions. You don’t have to squint to see the sheer versatility of this screen.

High-performance for multitasking and HD entertainment
Get ready for the fastest, most visually-rich tablet experience you can get. This tablet is built around the world’s first mobile super-chip, NVIDIA® Tegra™ 2. So you’ll enjoy extreme multitasking with the first mobile dual-core processor, the best Web experience with faster browsing, hardware-accelerated Adobe® Flash®, and console-quality gaming and higher-definition video with an NVIDIA® GeForce® GPU.

Slip-resistant Easy Grip Finish
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 six vibrant colors (colored back covers sold separately), making it easy to personalize the look of your tablet. Plus, it comes with a user replaceable battery to keep you going longer.

Better Connectivity
Just because this tablet is small doesn’t mean it can’t reach mighty far, thanks to an array of the kinds of full-size ports you know and love. Swap pictures and files or expand your storage capabilities using the SD card slot. Plug into mini-USB and full-size USB 2.0 ports to share content with your other devices. And tap the full-size HDMI® port to see multimedia on a bigscreen TV.

Enjoy the whole web at lightning fast speed

Forget about wimpy Web. Thanks to hardware-accelerated Adobe® Flash®, Toshiba’s Thrive™ Tablet delivers a complete Internet experience to help you explore, discover and interact. You’ll experience more satisfying social networking, games, streaming video and more―with all the animations you deserve.


Android™ 3.1 Honeycomb

The Thrive™ Tablet is founded on the tablet-optimized Android 3.1 Honeycomb platform, designed from the ground up to improve your experience with devices just like it. In addition you’ll get full access to Google™ Mobile Services, Android Market™ Apps, customization tools and more. This tablet quite simply delivers everything.

An Array of Intuitive Sensors
This tablet PC knows where it is, and what’s up, thanks to a suite of sensors including a gyroscope, accelerometer, e- compass and GPS. Tilt it into a portrait or landscape format—through a full 360 degrees of rotation. Experience a whole new way to play games. Note your location most anywhere on Earth. Plus, take advantage of today’s popular map applications, photo tagging and more.

Some of these additional features are also available in some models of the Toshiba Thrive 10" Tablet :-

Full-Size Ports
Spread out, connect, expand and share with an array of full-size ports, including HDMI®, USB 2.0 and Mini USB, plus an SD card slot.

Resolution+® Video Enhancement Technology
Make older photos, clips and movies look and feel more like HD with this innovation that upconverts standard-def movies, improving sharpness and color in real-time.

Removable Back Cover
Perfect for stylish people with butter fingers! Our Tablet is set to arrive with a choice of spill-resistant, Easy Grip back covers available in multiple colors. (Sold separately)

Dual Cameras
Chat, video conference and snap still pictures through a 2MP front webcam. And use a 5MP rear camera to capture photos & videos in high-def, or take advantage of augmented reality apps.

Stereo Speakers
This tablet combines stereo speakers with custom sound enhancements to bring your movies, music and games to life in a way you probably never experienced before on a tablet.

User Replaceable Battery
Keep your Thrive™ Tablet running stronger, faster, longer thanks to an easily replaceable battery. (Sold separately)


Below is a table comparing the specifications of the different models of the Toshiba Thrive 10" Tablet :-

Tablet Model	Thrive™ 10" Tablet (8GB)	Thrive™ 10" Tablet (32GB)	Thrive™ 10" Tablet (16GB)
MSRP	$429.99	$579.99	$479.99
Model Name	Thrive™ 10" Tablet (8GB)	Thrive™ 10" Tablet (32GB)	Thrive™ 10" Tablet (16GB)
Model Number	AT105-T108	AT105-T1032	AT105-T1016
Platform	Android™ 3.1, Honeycomb; 5 customizable Home screens	Android™ 3.1, Honeycomb; 5 customizable Home screens	Android™ 3.1, Honeycomb; 5 customizable Home screens
Chipset	NVIDIA® Tegra™ 2	NVIDIA® Tegra™ 2	NVIDIA® Tegra™ 2
Processor	1GHz Dual-Core Mobile Processor	1GHz Dual-Core Mobile Processor	1GHz Dual-Core Mobile Processor
Graphics	NVIDIA® GeForce® Graphics	NVIDIA® GeForce® Graphics	NVIDIA® GeForce® Graphics
Memory Size	Internal 1GB DDR2 RAM	Internal 1GB DDR2 RAM	Internal 1GB DDR2 RAM
Display	10.1" high-resolution (1280x800) widescreen	10.1" high-resolution (1280x800) widescreen	10.1" high-resolution (1280x800) widescreen
Display Type	Multi-touch (supports optional capacitive stylus), Wide-Viewing Angle, LED Backlit	Multi-touch (supports optional capacitive stylus), LED Backlit, Wide-Viewing Angle	Multi-touch (supports optional capacitive stylus), LED Backlit, Wide-Viewing Angle
Aspect Ratio	16:10	16:10	16:10
Screen Technologies	Toshiba Adaptive Display Technology, Toshiba Resolution+ Video Enhancement Technology	Toshiba Adaptive Display Technology, Toshiba Resolution+ Video Enhancement Technology	Toshiba Adaptive Display Technology, Toshiba Resolution+ Video Enhancement Technology
Interface	Virtual Keyboard with Swype®	Virtual Keyboard with Swype®	Virtual Keyboard with Swype®
Storage	8GB	32GB	16GB
Speakers	Stereo Speakers	Stereo Speakers	Stereo Speakers
Sound Technologies	SRS® Premium Voice Suite, Toshiba Sound Enhancements	Toshiba Sound Enhancements, SRS® Premium Voice Suite	SRS® Premium Voice Suite, Toshiba Sound Enhancements
Front Camera	2MP webcam with microphone	2MP webcam with microphone	2MP webcam with microphone
Back Camera	5MP camera with auto-focus, 720p video capture	5MP camera with auto-focus, 720p video capture	5MP camera with auto-focus, 720p video capture
HDMI	Full-size HDMI port	Full-size HDMI port	Full-size HDMI port
USB	Full-size USB 2.0 port, Mini USB 2.0 port	Mini USB 2.0 port, Full-size USB 2.0 port	Full-size USB 2.0 port, Mini USB 2.0 port
SD Card Slot	Full-size SD Card slot	Full-size SD Card slot	Full-size SD Card slot
Headphone Jack	3.5mm stereo headphone jack	3.5mm stereo headphone jack	3.5mm stereo headphone jack
Docking Connector	Yes	Yes	Yes
AC Adapter	30W Auto-sensing, 100-240V/50-60Hz input	30W Auto-sensing, 100-240V/50-60Hz input	30W Auto-sensing, 100-240V/50-60Hz input
Battery	Prismatic Lithium Ion Battery (23Wh)	Prismatic Lithium Ion Battery (23Wh)	Prismatic Lithium Ion Battery (23Wh)
WiFi®	Wi-Fi® Wireless networking (802.11b/g/n)	Wi-Fi® Wireless networking (802.11b/g/n)	Wi-Fi® Wireless networking (802.11b/g/n)
Bluetooth®	Bluetooth® version 3.0 + HS	Bluetooth® version 3.0 + HS	Bluetooth® version 3.0 + HS
Supported Formats	H.264, AAC, AMR-WB, MPEG-4, MP3, Adobe® Flash, WMA, H.263, AAC+, MIDI, ACC+ Enhanced, AMR-NB, WAVE, Ogg Vorbis	H.264, AAC, AMR-WB, MPEG-4, MP3, Adobe® Flash, WMA, H.263, AAC+, MIDI, ACC+ Enhanced, AMR-NB, WAVE, Ogg Vorbis	H.264, AAC, AMR-WB, MPEG-4, MP3, Adobe® Flash, WMA, H.263, AAC+, MIDI, ACC+ Enhanced, AMR-NB, WAVE, Ogg Vorbis
Sensors	Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope	Ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Accelerometer	Ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Accelerometer
Location	GPS, Digital Compass	Digital Compass, GPS	GPS, Digital Compass
Toshiba Software and Utilities	TOSHIBA App Place, TOSHIBA BookPlace™, TOSHIBA Media Player, TOSHIBA Service Station, TOSHIBA File Manager	TOSHIBA App Place, TOSHIBA BookPlace™, TOSHIBA Media Player, TOSHIBA Service Station, TOSHIBA File Manager	TOSHIBA App Place, TOSHIBA BookPlace™, TOSHIBA Media Player, TOSHIBA Service Station, TOSHIBA File Manager
Google and Android Apps	Android™ Music Player, Google Movie Maker, Google Music, Android™ Market, Android™ Browser, Gmail™, Google eBooks™, Google Maps™, Google Maps Street View, Google Maps Navigation, Google Places, Google Latitude™, Google Search, Google Calendar/Calendar Sync, Google Contacts/Contact Sync, Google Talk™, Google Voice Search, YouTube™	Google Movie Maker, Android™ Music Player, Android™ Market, Google Music, Android™ Browser, Gmail™, Google eBooks™, Google Maps™, Google Maps Street View, Google Maps Navigation, Google Places, Google Latitude™, Google Search, Google Calendar/Calendar Sync, Google Contacts/Contact Sync, Google Voice Search, Google Talk™, YouTube™	Android™ Music Player, Google Movie Maker, Google Music, Android™ Market, Android™ Browser, Gmail™, Google eBooks™, Google Maps™, Google Maps Street View, Google Maps Navigation, Google Places, Google Latitude™, Google Search, Google Calendar/Calendar Sync, Google Contacts/Contact Sync, Google Talk™, Google Voice Search, YouTube™
Third Party Applications	Adobe® AIR® Runtime, Adobe® Flash, Kaspersky Tablet Security, LogMeIn Ignition, Hardwood Backgammon by SilverCreek Games, Hardwood Euchre by SilverCreek Games, Hardwood Solitaire IV by SilverCreek Games, Hardwood Hearts by Silvercreek Games, Hardwood Spades by Silvercreek Games, MOG Music, Printer Share™, Quickoffice®, Need for Speed™ Shift by EA Mobile	Adobe® AIR® Runtime, Adobe® Flash, Kaspersky Tablet Security, LogMeIn Ignition, Hardwood Backgammon by SilverCreek Games, Hardwood Euchre by SilverCreek Games, Hardwood Solitaire IV by SilverCreek Games, Hardwood Hearts by Silvercreek Games, Hardwood Spades by Silvercreek Games, MOG Music, Printer Share™, Quickoffice®, Need for Speed™ Shift by EA Mobile	Adobe® AIR® Runtime, Adobe® Flash, Kaspersky Tablet Security, LogMeIn Ignition, Hardwood Backgammon by SilverCreek Games, Hardwood Euchre by SilverCreek Games, Hardwood Solitaire IV by SilverCreek Games, Hardwood Hearts by Silvercreek Games, Hardwood Spades by Silvercreek Games, MOG Music, Printer Share™, Quickoffice®, Need for Speed™ Shift by EA Mobile
Buttons	Power, Back Cover Lock, Volume Control, Screen Rotation Lock	Power, Screen Rotation Lock, Volume Control, Back Cover Lock	Power, Back Cover Lock, Volume Control, Screen Rotation Lock
Dimensions (W x D x H)	10.75" x 0.62" x 6.97"	10.75" x 0.62" x 6.97"	10.75" x 0.62" x 6.97"
Weight	Starting at 1.6 lbs.	Starting at 1.6 lbs.	Starting at 1.6 lbs.
Finish/Color	Easy Grip Back Cover in Black Tie (User-replaceable)	Easy Grip Back Cover in Black Tie (User-replaceable)	Easy Grip Back Cover in Black Tie (User-replaceable)
Standards	RoHS compatible	RoHS compatible	RoHS compatible
Warranty	1 Year Standard Limited Warranty	1 Year Standard Limited Warranty	1 Year Standard Limited Warranty

I hope these information helped you in choosing the proper model.

By Admin 08 April 2011 0 comments

• The Toshiba Tablet

Toshiba recently announced the release of their tablet: The Toshiba Tablet (well, it seems that they have not decided of a name yet). The Toshiba Tablet is scheduled to be out this coming spring.

I did some searches and found some information about it and that`s what I will be sharing with you in this article.

According to the information provided by Toshiba, The Toshiba Tablet will have the latest version of Google Android, namely Honeycomb installed. Additionally, The Toshiba Tablet has quick-keys for options like Home, Menu and others to allow users to quickly navigate through the operating system of Honeycomb.

The Toshiba Tablet also has a 16:10 widescreen, with a resolution of 1280x800. Users will be able to view HD 720p videos and surf the internet without any cropping of the graphics. The screen of the Toshiba Tablet has ambient light sensors that allow the user to adjust the color and brightness to match with the time of the day.

As graphics card, the Toshiba Tablet has the NVIDIA Tegra 2, which promises an excellent multimedia experience to the viewers.

Among the usual features are ports for microphone and headphone, an SD card slot, a suite of sensor, GPS, USB and HDMI port and others…

There are 2 cameras in the Toshiba Tablet: a 2 mega pixel at the front and a 5 mega pixel at the rear, together with the autofocus feature. Wi-Fi would allow surfing of sites on the net, including flash sites and others.

The battery of the Toshiba Tablet can be removed and changed. However, you will need a screwdriver to do this.

Well, this is some information that I collected. Hope to obtain more details soon.

Visit the Toshiba Tablet site to learn more …