There are a lot of similar 7-inch Android tablets out there. Toshiba's Thrive 7 ($379.99 direct) ramps up the screen resolution from competing models, but ultimately doesn't provide a richer experience. The Thrive 7 is a fine tablet, it's just not the most of anything: neither the slimmest, lightest, fastest, or cheapest, and its short battery life is a real bummer.
Design, Screen, and Connectivity
The Thrive 7 tablet is, for the most part, a scale model of the original 10-inch Thrive ($429.99, 3.5 stars), with the same ridged-texture backing, camera placement, and black plastic frame. Toshiba did a nice job slimming down its new smaller tablet. At 7.44 by 5.04 by 0.48 inches and 13.3 ounces, the Thrive 7 is on par with
The Thrive 7 tablet is, for the most part, a scale model of the original 10-inch Thrive ($429.99, 3.5 stars), with the same ridged-texture backing, camera placement, and black plastic frame. Toshiba did a nice job slimming down its new smaller tablet. At 7.44 by 5.04 by 0.48 inches and 13.3 ounces, the Thrive 7 is on par with
