Toshiba is launching a 7-inch version of its Thrive Android tablet in December.
ZoomTuesday Toshiba revealed a 7-inch version of its Thrive tablet that's expected to land in stores this December. It will be powered by Google's Android 3.2 "Honeycomb" OS, Nvidia's Tegra 2 dual-core SoC, and will arrive in two configurations: 16 GB and 32 GB.
ZoomToshiba also said the 7-inch Thrive tablet will include a gyroscope, a rear-facing 5MP camera with an LED flash and a front-facing 2MP camera forvideo chatting, a mini-USB port, a micro-HDMI port, a microSD card slot, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, integrated GPS and more. Software will include Toshiba's exclusive File Manager utility and Google's Mobile Service applications.
ZoomTuesday Toshiba revealed a 7-inch version of its Thrive tablet that's expected to land in stores this December. It will be powered by Google's Android 3.2 "Honeycomb" OS, Nvidia's Tegra 2 dual-core SoC, and will arrive in two configurations: 16 GB and 32 GB."This is a seven-inch tablet done right," said Carl Pinto, vice president of product development, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., Digital Products Division. "The Thrive 7-inch Tablet is the first seven-inch tablet in the U.S. market to offer a true HD display that when combined with the selection of ports, premium audio, and a better, more robust Android experience make it a great choice for on-the-go consumers looking for a no-compromise tablet."
According to Toshiba, the device will sport an LED backlit AutoBrite multi-touch display with a native resolution of 1280 x 800, and incorporate Toshiba's exclusive Adaptive Display and Resolution+ video enhancement technologies. To round out the entertainment side, it will also include stereo speakers tuned with sound enhancement technologies from Toshiba and SRS Labs.
ZoomToshiba also said the 7-inch Thrive tablet will include a gyroscope, a rear-facing 5MP camera with an LED flash and a front-facing 2MP camera forvideo chatting, a mini-USB port, a micro-HDMI port, a microSD card slot, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, integrated GPS and more. Software will include Toshiba's exclusive File Manager utility and Google's Mobile Service applications.The company added that the device will be lightweight and easy to carry, weighing only 0.88 pounds and measuring just under half an inch thin (0.47 inches). The device will also be easy to hold, as it will sport Toshiba's "stylishly" durable and slip-resistant (rubberized) Easy Grip finish.
The Thrive 7-inch Tablet will be available in December at major U.S. retailers, e-tailers andToshibaDirect.com. So far actual availability and pricing is unknown, so stay tuned.
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