A nice, powerful, little tablet. Its pros are the same as all the other reviews here (HDMI, USB, Battery, ect), but none really mention that this tablet isn't finnished. Android 3.1 (Honeycomb) doesn't natively support USB peripherals. As such, there aren't drivers for anything that runs on Android OS. However, Toshiba created software that can manage flash drives, but only formatted with FAT. The SD card slot works fine when used with the file transfer software. Playback is fast enough to watch a movie from it. Another drawback of the ports is that there is no program to adjust the size of the external screen when connected to HDMI. The Thrive has a narrow screen when held in portrait orientation. This leaves you with a mirror image of the display but with cut of edges on all sides, not just the sides that need to be to make the screen fit. Yet another drawback is that the Mini-USB is a Mini-USB, not Micro, which is the one that is becoming the standard. If you can handle a few minor setbacks that can be fixed in future updates, and want an abundance of ports, the Toshiba Tablet is the one for you.
I had been switching between getting a laptop or tablet for a while, but the versatility of the Thrive won me over. The extra thickness and the grooved back actually makes it easier for me to hold than the IPad or Samsung Galaxy and the little bit of extra weight is more than worth it for the extras it comes with. You owe it to yourself to check it out if you are looking for a tablet.
The video and photos I have taken are real good quality.
It's well worth the money if you want a tablet.
The Cinderlla that would not wake - even after I kissed it.
Twice as functional at the MOTOROLA XOOM, half the price!!! twice the thickness of the iPad, HALF THE PRICE!!! This is a fully viable, fully functional, functionally fast tablet.. that any student... or non-iPad lover should be happy to have in their day to day lives.
I love it. Had it a week. so far great. This may be the tablet to give the Ipad a real run for the money.
Updated on Jul 23, 2011
I cannot believe that all I hear about is the bulk of this tablet. It has a nice built in case that can be replaced and a removable battery. Compare that to any case added onto any other tablet and I'm sure they will be "bulky". as well. I see this as a plus.