This tablet is tailored to the geeks out there who love functionally above all else, sure it won't win any beauty contests, but hey... it has a usb port! Durability So the thrive is an interesting venture into the tablet world for Toshiba. I have a obsession collecting tablets and this was an acquisition I made several years ago. The reason I purchase this particular sku was that it had the most functionality I had ever seen jammed into a tablet. The main appeal was the usb port which seemed to be a great addition to he tablet concept. This tablet attempted to bridge the gap between the old generation of tablet PC's and the newer more user friendly mobile driven Tablets. It did that job well, but it did not hold up very well. Android Honeycomb had its fair of amount of problems, and no real update support down the line made the tablet slower and slower. This tablet had promise and is decent for business, but stay away for casual use.

PatrickMP

USA

My fiance spent a lot of money on this tablet for me as a Christmas present after in depth research. At first I loved it! But then there was a system update which caused the browser to be pretty much unusable. It closes on it's on sporadically and frequently. I've tried everything, but a year later and it's still the same. I use it the best I can, until I get too frustrated and then toss it to the side. The best luck I've had is if you download an alternate web browser from the Google Play Store. I've tried several, but Puffin seems to work the best (the free version is fine). It only closes maybe once a month now rather than several times a day. I do love the Thrive for streaming Netflix or even downloading movies and also playing games. Another plus is that there is tons of space for pictures and such. Oh and one of my favorite features is the fact that the Thrive has a full sized HDMI port, which means that you can connect it to your TV and your TV screen becomes your tablet screen!

da1boricua

USA

This is all in all a pretty responsive tablet. While it is not a pretty or sleek as other tablets out there today, it is still very multipurpose and functional. The screen is really nice and clear, and all of the external ports are impressive as well for such a small gadget. Battery Life Battery is very long lasting and is so very easy to change out when needing charged. Processing Speed I have had no problems with connection or processing speed. Weight It is a little heavier and bulkier than you expect it to be. App Availability App availability is just okay. I am mostly disappointed with the Netflix app here. I did not have a lot of the videos I enjoy watching readily available on here for viewing, which is disappointing. Design It is a pretty solid looking and felling unit, much bulkier than other tablets. I am not crazy about the back cover, though. The material is not very hard and it always feels as if it will come off easily.

sparrowsaar

USA

This is a great tablet with a 10 inch screen it is great for doing just about anything on from games to reading books. It is alot better than the kindle because you can download the app from the market place and you have bigger screen to read on. The batter life is great and you can customize the back with different colors. The tablet also takes a full size sd card which is great for getting information on and off the tablet. It does have front and rear camera also great for skyping. Battery Life Does not take very long to charge along with it will last for several days depending on what you are doing. The battery can also be replace if need be. Processing Speed Can be alittle slow some times but you can just restart the tablet and it will free up some ram and run faster. Weight IT is a big tablet but the battery is worth the extra weights App Availability IT uses the google market place and sometimes apps are not available for tablets but most of your usual apps are avalilable. Some apps will run on a smaller scale but still is ok.

glimmerman24

USA

This is a great tablet for the price. I love the full-size ports for HDMI and USB. I am able to easily hook this up to a TV without digging for a mini-HDMI cable. Weight It is a big tablet (10"), so it has a little weight to it. App Availability Most Google Play apps are avaialble. I have yet to find an app not supported. Durability Like most modern electronics, this seems to break rather easily. My first Thrive fell from about 2 feet and the screen shattered. I definitely recommend getting some sort of case to help alleviate, or an ADH plan.

dvlchd3

USA

This tablet is great for on the go. It has a vivid screen and streaming works well on it. You can also print to your own printer from it just like a laptop. Good alternative to a laptop when you are on the go. The GPS is great for travelling, etc. Weight Light weight to carry anywhere. Design Size allows it to be very portable.

eansue24

Helena, MT

When I decided I wanted to buy a tablet, I shopped around for something that was fairly reasonably priced with ports! I wanted a tablet that had a USB port and an HDMI port. Because the Thrive had both and had fairly decent reviews, I opted for it. I like being able to hook up my tablet to my TV! It's also nice to be able to have something small enough that I can prop it up on the treadmill as I'm working out. Would I purchase it again? Heck yes. Weight A bit clunky, but doable. App Availability Android. That says it all. Design I love the port availability.

FullOHope

USA

Great tablet to have. Love it. The screen is big and easy to see and easy to use apps Battery Life Good battery life. Lasts longer than most Processing Speed Processing speed is fast. Easy to maneuver and find what your looking for quick Weight Very light weight and easy to carry App Availability Lots of apps to choose from Design Design is great, small compact and easy to see Durability Very durable.

cgreen003

Cincinnati, OH

I bought this tablet to store/retrieve song lyrics and music for live gigs, and it's turned into my kids' entertainment system (when I'm not at work), my notepad, my office radio, a portable movie player, and one of three e-readers (with Kindle app). Overall, it's been great, and the docking station provides connectivity to a good speaker system (native audio is a bit lacking). Weight a bit bulky and heavy, but that's a decent tradeoff for the full-size HDMI port

tddenniston

USA

I love my tablet. I use it every day. I have not used it yet to read books. I could, but I prefer paperbacks. This tablet might be a little heavy for those of you who would want to use it to read a book. I love that I can upload photos directly from my SD card from my camera, this was a deciding factor for me in purchasing this tablet.

KimWhite

Valrico, FL