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Toshiba Thrive 10.1 inch 8 GB Android Tablet

Toshiba Thrive 10.1 inch 8GB Android Tablet

The Toshiba Thrive 10.1 inch 8GB Android Tablet is a superb Tablet, and out of over 330 reviews it has received 4 stars out of a possible 5, so people must be happy with it!

If you are interested in a powerful Android Tablet that has good quality resolution, a powerful NVidia Tegra Dual Core processor and many storage options, then the Toshiba Thrive is an option that is very affordable – this could well be the tablet that rivals the popular Samsung Galaxy and the Asus Eee Pad Tablets.

This review primarily covers the Toshiba Thrive 8gb, but also touches on the other two storage options with the Thrive, the 16gb and the 32gb.  Buy the Toshiba Thrive 8GB here and get free shipping.

 

 

These are the key specifications for the Toshiba Thrive:

- $368 (8gb)to $580 cost - Released in 2011 - Uses Android 3.1 OS - Weighs 1.6 lbs / 0.73 kg - Measures 10 3/4 inches x 0.62 inches x just under 7 inches - Has a 10.1 inch screen - 8GB, 16 GB or 32GB storage options - 1280 x 800 HD resolution - 5 mp and 2 mp cameras -WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity - 7 hour battery life

What are the benefits of the Toshiba Thrive

The Toshiba Thrive offers different storage options, so you can get just what you need and pick the storage that suits your particular budget.  Generally you would go for the highest storage you could afford as you will probably want to expand your tablet in the future.  However even going with the lower storage still gives you room for apps.

The Thrive has a non-slip interchangeable rubber back plate which means that your tablet is not so likely to slip whilst you are in the middle of using it – some iPad users may well relate to this particular problem.  It is also more comfortable to hold for long periods which is important when you are going to have something in your hands for any length of time.

With the Toshiba Thrive it’s really easy to personalize the design as the back plate has the option to be changed for one of six colors.  These may cost a bit more but they will help your tablet to stand out for others, and be different from the more standard black.

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