Display:1280 x 800 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~216 ppi density)
Camera:5 MP, AF
Battery:
Released:Released 2011, December
The Thrive 7: A Vintage Tablet from Toshiba
The year was 2011, and the tablet craze was in full swing. Apple had just released the iPad 2, and other brands were racing to enter the market with their own versions of the latest tech gadget. Toshiba joined the competition with its flagship tablet, the Thrive 7.
Release and Specifications
The Thrive 7 was released in December 2011, almost a year after its announcement in September of the same year. It weighed 400g and had a thickness of 11.9mm, making it slightly heavier and thicker than its competitors at the time. However, it made up for this with its sturdy build and premium feel.
The tablet ran on the Android 3.2 operating system, also known as Honeycomb. It was powered by a Nvidia Tegra 2 T20 chipset and a dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU. It also had a ULP GeForce GPU, which provided a smooth graphic experience for users.
The device had 16GB or 32GB of internal storage, which could be expanded using a microSDHC card. It also had 1GB of RAM, allowing users to multitask seamlessly without any lagging issues.
Display and Camera
The Thrive 7 featured a 7-inch LED-backlit LCD display, with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels and a 16:10 aspect ratio. This gave users a decent screen-to-body ratio of about 58.7%, which was quite impressive for a tablet at that time.
In terms of camera, the tablet had a 5-megapixel rear camera with autofocus and an LED flash. It also had a 2-megapixel front camera for video calls and selfies. The rear camera was capable of recording videos in 720p resolution, which was the standard for most tablets at that time.
Connectivity and Other Features
The Thrive 7 did not have any cellular connectivity, but it made up for this with its Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 2.1 capabilities. It also had a miniUSB 2.0 port for charging and data transfer. One unique feature of the tablet was its HDMI port, which allowed users to connect it to external displays for a bigger screen experience.
The tablet also had sensors such as an accelerometer, gyro, and compass, making it more interactive for users. It also had stereo speakers, providing a decent audio experience for listening to music or watching videos.
Battery Life and Price
The Thrive 7 had a non-removable Li-Ion battery with a capacity of 15 Wh. Toshiba claimed that it could last up to 6 hours of talk time, which was standard for most tablets at the time. It came in only one color, black, and had a price tag of about 250 EUR.
The Thrive 7 Today
Although it has been almost a decade since its release, the Thrive 7 still holds up as a decent vintage tablet. Its sturdy build and premium features made it a popular choice for users back then, and it can still be used for basic tasks today.
While its specifications may seem outdated compared to the tablets of today, the Thrive 7 remains a part of Toshiba's legacy in the tech industry. It may not have made a huge splash in the market at the time, but it will always hold a special place in the hearts of those who owned one.
