The panel is also a magnet for fingerprints, which makes images seem a bit dirty as light reflects off of them. However, when we played both a standard-def video we had shot with the Thrive and an old SD movie of Steve Reeve's Hercules , we noticed no difference with the technology on or off.
The built-in speaker offered solid, accurate sound that's loud enough to fill a small room. Whether we were listening to the jazz classic "Summer Madness" or Motley Crue's heavy metal "Shout at the Devil," we were able to make out a nice separation between guitar and percussion instruments. Toshiba hasn't made any major modifications to the standard Android 3. Like other Honeycomb devices, the Thrive features five customizable desktops to hold your shortcuts and widgets.
The top bar features context-specific menus and information, such as a search box and link to the Apps menu which appear when you're on one of the desktops. Like other Honeycomb slates, the default electric-blue desktop wallpaper and color scheme reminded us of the Tron movies. Those unfamiliar with Android 3. Unfortunately, there's no easy way to close apps. The Thrive comes with a choice of two virtual keyboards, the standard Android and Swype, which allows you to type more quickly by tracing lines between letters.
Typing in landscape mode was easy with either keyboard because of the large keys and the optional haptic feedback. However, we wish Toshiba included a split keyboard option that would make it easier to type with our thumbs.
One of the Toshiba Thrive's biggest differentiators is its comprehensive set of full-size ports. On the left side sits a full-size SD card reader. The full-size USB port is particularly helpful, because it allows you to plug in external storage devices such as USB flash drives and external hard drives with ease. Once you attach an external drive or pop in an SD memory card, you can use Toshiba's file-manager software to transfer files between the internal memory and the external device.
In our tests, copying an app off a USB stick to the internal memory was a snap. Using the file manager, we were able to copy a MB p MP4 tralier for Higher Ground to the internal memory in just a few seconds and play it flawlessly.
As you might expect, the trailer suffered from some lag when we tried to play it directly off of the USB key. The file manager doesn't allow you to copy files in the background, as we found out when we went back to the desktop while copying a large file off of a USB drive. When we switched back to the file manager, our files had not been copied and we had to copy and paste the files from the external drive all over again.
Under a port cover on the bottom of the tablet sits a proprietary docking port that can be used to attach accessories such as the Toshiba Multi Dock, which replicates the HDMI and USB ports. A Bluetooth keyboard is due in August. Unfortunately, neither the full nor the mini USB port can be used for charging. You'll need the dedicated AC adapter to juice the Thrive. Best Android phones at Xfinity Mobile. Best Android phones at Good2Go Mobile. Home Reviews. Even to the point of overlooking its not-so-pretty design.
This is the first Android tablet that I have used where I found myself holding it in portrait mode as opposed to landscape.
This is not a problem for those of you who have not spent much time with another tablet. However, I continually found myself putting my right hand directly over the camera ports as I watched video or played games in landscape mode. Yes, the three blinking lights are obtrusive. In fact, they were the first thing I wanted to disable on the device after only a few minutes of usage.
After a few years of Android phones, I have to expect that I have some form of indicator. But to have three separate lights on or blinking… on the front side of the device… it gets annoying. Moving these to the side of the tablet would be a good move, but a better one would be to consolidate. What Else? Is the Thrive thick and ugly? When you compare it to the current crop of tablets on the market, the answer is yes. Had the Thrive shown up just a few months earlier, I imagine half the arguments against the tablet would be moot.
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Check the compatibility and install instructions with the manufacturer when considering these accessories. Whether or not the lithium-ion battery is replaceable depends on your specific model of Thrive. The 7" models battery cannot be replaced, but the battery in the Thrive 10" can be replaced.
The complete instructions for battery removal and replacement are available through Toshiba. Having the ability to change your tablets battery may extend the life of your device. This tablet offers several models with varying amounts of memory. Some devices come with 16GB built-in storage while others offer 32GB. Meet the Thrive 10" Tablet — The perfect sum of all its parts.
Rock out on the go using its stereo speakers with Toshiba sound enhancements or built-in headphone jack. Use its convenient 2 MP front webcam and built-in microphone to video-chat, while its 5 MP auto-focus rear camera lets you capture photo and video in HD. Skip to main content. Filter 2. Shop by Category. All Auction Buy It Now. View: Gallery View.
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