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This tablet features a 10.1" touch-screen display to ensure easy navigation of features and a built-in wireless LAN for connecting to the Internet without wires.
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Does the thrive have upgradeable internal memory? Can I use Skype on the thrive?
1 year, 11 months ago
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In the Android Market you will find Skype for Android Phones, this will work with the Thrive but there is no video support to date. I suggest getting earphones with an inline mic for best possible conversation quality as it is not optimized for speaker built-in mic use either.
1 year, 9 months ago
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answer 2
There already is an Android version of Skype
1 year, 11 months ago
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answer 3
The internal memory is not upgradeable. If and when Skype has an Android app you will be able to use Skype on the Thrive Tablet.
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Does the Thoshiba Thrive have 3g internet access?
i wanted to know if the toshiba thrive is 3g capable?
1 year, 11 months ago
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even better, go to Toshiba.US website and you'll find Toshiba Thrive 10.1" 32 GB + 4G
I wish best buy carries this item so i can buy at store.
I wish best buy carries this item so i can buy at store.
1 year, 3 months ago
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No. However, if you buy a 3G wireless hub (like Virgin Mobile's mifi2200) you can establish a wireless connection with that.
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Virgin Mobile - MiFi 2200 Mobile Hotspot
(110)1 year, 9 months ago
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answer 3
The Thrive tablet does not have 3G or 4G connectivity built-in.
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how to recognize a movie file on sd card from pc
Do you have to convert movie file or is an upgrade possible to read these files?
1 year, 10 months ago
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I use a USB cable to transfer to the SD Card in a directory called movies. Play back depends on the CODEC format, I use RealFox BluRay Ripper with no problems.
1 year, 10 months ago
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I have yet to find a video that I could not find a player for, if the default video player does not work, that there is usually some other player on the market that will. Just do a google search for "android player .(extension)".
1 year, 10 months ago
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It depends on the file format of the video. The following audio and video formats are compatible with the Thrive tablet:
AAC, H.263, H.264, MP3, MIDI, MPEG-4, ACC+ Enhanced, MIDI, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, AAC+,WAVE, Ogg Vorbis, WMA
AAC, H.263, H.264, MP3, MIDI, MPEG-4, ACC+ Enhanced, MIDI, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, AAC+,WAVE, Ogg Vorbis, WMA
1 year, 10 months ago
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Does camera include an optical or digital zoom function?
1 year, 5 months ago
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There is a zoom feature built in. It's accessible on the touch screen.
1 year, 5 months ago
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answer 2
The camera on the Thrive, as in most tablets and phones, has a prime lens (meaning it is fixed and does not zoom), however digital zoom up to 5x is available.
1 year, 5 months ago
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answer 3
Both front and back cameras have 8x digital zoom. Optical zoom isn't practical on a tablet since you'd have to have multiple glass lenses moving within the thickness of the tablet.
1 year, 5 months ago
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Is GPS included in the Thrive software?
2 years ago
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I believe I saw AGPS mentioned, if that is the case it's not real GPS, it's mimicked GPS by extrapolating known wifi locations, etc. and may not operate as well\or at all outside of metropolitan areas.
1 year, 11 months ago
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answer 2
The Toshiba Thrive info sheet linked on the manufacturer website [http://cdgenp01.csd.toshiba.com/content/product/pdf_files/detailed_specs/tablets/thrive_AT105-T1016.pdf] indicates it has a GPS and digital compass ("Sensors and Location" section of link) and includes the Google Maps and navigation software preloaded.
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PDF Apps
Will you be able to open and/or download an/or upload PDF applications? Certain tablets will not let you download PDF's from sites. Just curious if this tablet will let you. My droied smartphone does?
1 year, 11 months ago
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Yes. I download and view .pdf files frequently with no issues at all.
1 year, 9 months ago
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JimF
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Yes, you will be able to open and/or download .pdf files on the Thrive Tablet.
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How do you connect to the internet?
The Thrive is not 3G or 4G compatable. What is the wireless internet connection? Do you have to pay a monthly service fee for this? If so, which is the preferred provider?
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It is not like a phone, IT IS WIFI ONLY. You are not required or even able to get cell service with it. It i\s just like a laptop. All you need is a google account and wIfI at your home or office.
1 year, 10 months ago
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answer 2
There is no 3G or 4G connectivity included with the Thrive Tablet. It does have Wi-Fi® Wireless networking (802.11b/g/n) for connecting to WiFi networks.
1 year, 11 months ago
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why is it like a phone?
Why do i have to use my cell phone provider for service? It makes the Thive more like an over sized non calling cell phone than a computer. Why can't it be like any other toshiba laptop? becasue i hate my cell phone providor and just want a tab computer to be like a laptop.
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It is not like a phone, IT IS WIFI ONLY. You are not required or even able to get a sell service with it. It i\s just like a laptop. All you need is a google account and wIfI at your home or office.
1 year, 10 months ago
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answer 2
I'm not sure what you are referring to. It comes with built-in WiFi and a full size USB port so if you're cell provider has a USB modem that is compatible with Android 3.1 you can use the USB card.
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Why no gorilla glass?
Not sure why the Toshiba Thrive does not have gorilla glass. That means an additional $20 for a screen protector to protect the most sensitive area of the tablet. And then $20 more each time you have to replace it.
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littlewhizkid
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Even Gorilla glass scatches, and Zaggs have a lifetime warranty.
1 year, 10 months ago
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answer 2
Try google next time. Here is the first thing that came up.
Video Answer:
(click on the play button to start movie)
1 year, 10 months ago
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tootall20050
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SD Card vs Built-in memory
What is the advantage of buying more expensive Thrive model with a bigger built-in memory over buying the cheaper 8g model and use the external SD Card to expand the memory storage?
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Depending on the speed of the SDHC card, performance when accessing files from the SDHC card will be slower than acceessing the same files from internal storage. In my mind the extra money for the larger capacity internal storage is well worth the expense. The SDHC slot is really better used as back-up storage as opposed to primary storage for frequently accessed files.
1 year, 9 months ago
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answer 2
It completely depends on how you intend to use the tablet. You can definitely use the SD card slot to expand the memory. The advantage of having more built-in memory is you don't have to have an SD card to carry around with you and you can also expand the memory even more when you have more built-in memory.
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