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It's not like we're asked to carry that much weight. Less expansive flexibility (the ability to diversify usage) for the sake of lighter weight and perhaps lesser size. I'll go for flexibility. Sleek is not always better.
I somewhat agree, but with a few caveats. What is the intended market for these tablets? Flexibility is great but I just don't see tablet owners upgrading ram and installing new wifi cards...but I'm also not a tablet owner, and I've never really understood why they were popular in the first place.
...It's slightly smaller than a net-book, costs about the same and does a whole lot less...but it's got a picture of fruit on one side.
...It's slightly smaller than a net-book, costs about the same and does a whole lot less...but it's got a picture of fruit on one side.
Tech vendors (and consumers) have traded the ability to repair/upgrade their hardware for more frequent releases, greater portability, and lower initial cost. Why upgrade your tablet when you can buy a new one every 2-3 years? Why repair your phone when the carrier/vendor will replace it--so long as you buy their insurance plan? The consumers desire for disposable technology isn't a new phenomenon (think razors and razor blades), but trends in consumer tech have accelerated its acceptance and made it more widespread.
Unfortunately, the disposable tech mentality can have significant downsides--improperly disposed of e-waste harms our living spaces, consumer may end up paying more over their lifetime, and the model may not be sustainable as raw materials become more scarce.
Unfortunately, the disposable tech mentality can have significant downsides--improperly disposed of e-waste harms our living spaces, consumer may end up paying more over their lifetime, and the model may not be sustainable as raw materials become more scarce.
dltorres is so right. the Thrive was an exciting idea and great answer to the throw away mentality of the leading tablet maker. Flexibility and durability would be really nice alternatives to smaller.
I'd still do my own battery replacing (if needed)...mostly b/c I like to take things apart and put them back together 
I do, however, also agree with dltorres. It's kind of funny, b/c phone are getting bigger, and tablets smaller. One thing that really turned me on to the Thrive was its selection of ports, not it's svelte (or lack thereof) design.
I do, however, also agree with dltorres. It's kind of funny, b/c phone are getting bigger, and tablets smaller. One thing that really turned me on to the Thrive was its selection of ports, not it's svelte (or lack thereof) design.
I agree with dltorres and enderby - Toshiba had a fine product in THrive. Personally I think it would have been wise to market Thrive as a solution to the bulk of a laptop and the shortcomings of a tablet. Flexibility is a great sales point.
"Gone is the separate Wi-Fi card. Gone is the removable storage chip. And, gone are the full-size HDMI and USB ports. But what you lose in full-size ports and replaceable components, you gain in a thinner, lighter tablet."
Which is exactly why I wanted the Thrive. I don't understand this eternal quest for thinner & lighter. Are our tablets experiencing the same body dysmorphic disorders so many young women deal with? Leave the extra ports in, I can handle the weight!
Which is exactly why I wanted the Thrive. I don't understand this eternal quest for thinner & lighter. Are our tablets experiencing the same body dysmorphic disorders so many young women deal with? Leave the extra ports in, I can handle the weight!
It looks as though if the metal back can be removed and it would not be necessary to disassemble the unit to replace the battery. The cut outs look like that is what they intended. Is the back metal cover removable and replaceable to replace the battery?
You can remove the back cover, replace the battery, and then reattach the back cover. It's a relatively simple process (for those comfortable working on gadgets), but the battery wasn't designed to be "user-replaceable" as it is on the Thrive.
I know that it is not designed to have the back metal cover come on and off, but with it removed can the battery be removed and the cover reglued or sticky taped in? How is the back metal cover bonded to the unit now?
There is no adhesive holding the back cover to the front panel assembly, just the assembly's plastic tabs.
What I mean is the back cover is plastic. Attached to the plastic back cover is the aluminum cover with TOSHIBA on it. Is it removeable and can the battery be replaced through it? The cut outs in the plastic part of the back cover seem to allow the battery to come out if the aluminum part on the plastic back cover is removed.
From what I can tell, the aluminum part of the back cover is likely held to the plastic portion of the cover with very strong adhesive. I doubt the two would come apart without one of them being damaged in the process.
http://www.techrepublic.com/photos/cracking-open-the-toshiba-excite-10/6368211?seq=16
Besides, I'm sure why you would want to remove just a portion of the back cover, when the whole cover can be popped off?
http://www.techrepublic.com/photos/cracking-open-the-toshiba-excite-10/6368211?seq=16
Besides, I'm sure why you would want to remove just a portion of the back cover, when the whole cover can be popped off?
You have it listed as an IPS display. I have also seen it listed as a TFT display.
The disassembly confirms it as an IPS display?
The disassembly confirms it as an IPS display?
In-Plane Switching (IPS) is a type of thin-film transistor (TFT) LCD. IPS displays, differ from the older twisted nematic (TN) LCDs, in that the molecules of the liquid crystal are aligned parallel to the panel plane (substrate) and electrodes are placed differently.
I prefer flexibiltiy and durability above sleekness. It is about getting the work done and not about looking good.
Hi Bill,
I bought the Thrive - mostly because of the discounted price - and have fallen in love with it. I also have an iPad, which I have been very happy with, and therefore didn't expect to like the Thrive as much as I did. One of the things I like the most, is the full size USB port. It has added a level of utility and convenience that I no longer want to be without.
This makes me wonder if they are made for different customers. I certainly hope so, because when it becomes time for a new tablet, I'll be looking for one with a full size USB port!
I bought the Thrive - mostly because of the discounted price - and have fallen in love with it. I also have an iPad, which I have been very happy with, and therefore didn't expect to like the Thrive as much as I did. One of the things I like the most, is the full size USB port. It has added a level of utility and convenience that I no longer want to be without.
This makes me wonder if they are made for different customers. I certainly hope so, because when it becomes time for a new tablet, I'll be looking for one with a full size USB port!
will go the way of 4:3 UXGA display in laptop. Thinner and lighter, I'm afraid, will beat utilitarian / functionality.
The number of buyers who want thin/light tablets is so much larger than those who care about full-sized ports, that Toshiba can't ignore it. I loved the Thrive's utility and ease-of-disassembly, but most tablet consumers don't care about either of those--15.4 million iPads in Q4 2012 doesn't lie.
When I purchased my Thrive, there were lots of "thinner, lighter" tablets on display at the store to play with & compare. Tho' heavier, I appreciate the Thrive's (TT) rugged backside, ez in & out with the batteries (I now have 2...very handy and convenient). The HDMI port is a synch to use, and of course the full- & mini-sized USB ports are very handy. I'm very pleased with the TT and would recommend it, and I would buy it again - even if given a choice over the new Excite.
I think that there should be a report on how each one survives being dropped.
Also, thin is in, but I want to be able to replace a battery. Please include info on battery longevity plus the cost of battery replacement/power pack replacement in each device. This, also, would be important information when shopping.
Also, thin is in, but I want to be able to replace a battery. Please include info on battery longevity plus the cost of battery replacement/power pack replacement in each device. This, also, would be important information when shopping.
I LOVE my Thrive 16! Full size USB, HDMI, mini, etc. I would not trade even for the Excite. The heavy/bukiness doesn't bother me in the least! It's like everything else. . . A new model comes out & half the things you loved in the old model are gone. It's like XP then Vista.
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