Toshiba Thrive 7 inch AT1S5

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 10 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

1
Average:

3
Bad:

5

Pros:

Superb 1280-by-800-pixel display.
Stable performance.
Sharp high res display.

Cons:

Inaccurate touch input.
Disappointing battery life.

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Last revision on August 29, 2014

Reviewers Liked

Superb 1280-by-800-pixel display
Stable performance
Sharp high res display
Rugged design
Great size/comfortable in the hand
Brilliant screen with high pixel density
Very responsive
Strong performance
Light and comfortable to hold
Charges over USB

Reviewers Didn't Like

Inaccurate touch input
Disappointing battery life
Not much sets it apart from other 7" tablets
Thicker and heavier than most
Lost all of its fullsized ports
No more removable back cover and interchangeable batteries
Few specialty apps or interface enhancements, Poor sound quality
Expensive

Expert reviews and ratings

100

Video Review: The 7" Thrive tablet from Toshiba comes with a 1.2 GHz Nvidia Tegra 2 processor, Android's 3.2 Honeycomb platform, dual cameras and more for only $379. Matt Mira and Kevin Pereira rate the device for Gadget...

By G4tv.com on February 09, 2012

The Toshiba Thrive 7 is an average tablet with a great screen, but its poor battery life and lack of compelling features make it hard to justify choosing it over some of the better 7-inch tablets out there....

By PC Mag on December 27, 2011

Mini Thrive. That's what Toshiba should have called the 7-inch Thrive, since it truly looks like a shrunken version of the original. Everything from the ribbed back to the chrome surrounding the cameras (and down to the flimsy port flap) is a carbon copy...

By The Verge on December 23, 2011

The Toshiba Thrive 7 is a solid but not standout 7" Android tablet. It relies on 2011's standard 1GHz Tegra 2 CPU for good but not breathtaking performance, and it has a rugged and comfortable design. We wish it had a full size USB port and a...

By MobileTechReview on December 20, 2011

This well-built, compact tablet has an exceptional screen and runs well. Its high price for the size and a lack of special features will dissuade some buyers, however....

By Computer Shopper on December 14, 2011

The Toshiba Thrive 7-inch is a decent tablet, but there are simply better options out there for the...

By CNET Australia on December 13, 2011

The Toshiba Thrive 7-inch Android tablet offers the sharpest display in its class, snappy performance, and a premium design, but we wish it lasted longer on a...

By LaptopMag on December 11, 2011

The 7-inch Thrive has bright, vibrant colours and the sharpest, cleanest text we've seen on a tablet. It's small and light, and plenty of connectivity options. If it is priced right, it will be a winner....

By PC Advisor on September 29, 2011

The battle for 7 to 9-inch tabs is getting hot and heavy lately as just about every manufacturer has one. When it comes down to it, you really have to weigh price with what each manufacturer is offering as far as differentiation goes. When I mean...

By talkandroid.com on March 08, 2012

The Toshiba Thrive 7″ offers a great experience for those that like 7″ tablets. Its major competitor, as of now, is probably the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0, which offers slightly better performance and better aesthetics. But some users are simply not fans of...

By androidandme.com on March 01, 2012

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