EXCITE 13 looks like a GREAT tablet

cereal_killer

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I'm personally leaning towards picking this one up. The 7.7 and 10 are nice as well, but if I'm going to get a tablet I really want a large screen. Perfect size tablet in my honest opinion.
 

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I've been waiting for something like this. I had no interest in a 10" tablet. I have a 10" netbook gathering dust in my closet. The screens are too damn small. Give me this and a bluetooth keyboard and I'm going to be a happy camper.
 

Androidfonefan

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7 inch screens are to small, had a Kindle Fire and it worked perfectly but the screen was just not big enough. Already have the Thrive at 10 inches and like it a lot but 13 is closer to what I have been looking for. Have been wanting something in the 15 inch range and I think 13.3 is as close as I'm going to see for the foreseeable future.
It helps greatly that the last specs I saw show that Toshiba is putting full size USB, SD and HDMI ports on this model.
Has anyone else read that or was this information in error.
 

Tom T

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A 13" tablet, to me, would only be useful with a digitizer layer. With one though it could be an amazing device. I'm curious what particular use anyone considering one would put it to, I just may not be imaginative enough.
 
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I'm dumping my 10" in favour of my 7" - the 10 is just too unwieldy even in a case with a USB K/B The 7 in it's case with K/B just seems so easily portable and much more usable anywhere.
 

Androidfonefan

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Thats the beauty of having options in tablet size, there is something for everyone. 7 inch screens are just too small for my eyes, 10.1 is much better but 13.3 just might cause me to put my laptop in the closet. But that will depend on how much better ICS is over Honeycomb.
As was pointed out, Android is a great phone and tablet OS but it is not yet a true PC OS. ICS may fix that, and if it does laptops and PCs may soon be a thing of the past, (soon being relative of course).
 

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A little something more for those in waiting. There are more pictures of all three devices at the link below.
Toshiba unveils 7.7-, 10.1- and 13.3-inch Excite tablets | Android Central

Toshiba unveils 7.7-, 10.1- and 13.3-inch Excite tablets




By Phil Nickinson | Apr 10 2012 | 10:12 am

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Toshiba this morning announced a trio of new tablets, ranging from 7.7 inches to 10.1 inches to a whopping 13.3 inches, all bearing the "Excite" name. (What you see in the picture above is the Excite 7.7, which we took for a beta test drive at Mobile World Congress back in February.) The three tablets have a lot in common, most notably that they're powered by NVIDIA's Tegra 3 processor. Each has a 5-megapixel rear camera and 2-megapixel front-facing camera, runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and is covered in Gorilla Glass.
So it's the physical attributes (and pricing) that really differentiates them. Here's the breakdown:

  • Excite 7.7: Has a 7.7-inch AMOLED display at 1280x800 resolution (196 ppi). Is 0.3 inches thick and weighs 13.4 ounces. Available in June for $499.99 for 16GB, $579 for 32GB.
  • Excite 10: Has a 10.1-inch LED display at 1280x800 resolution (149 ppi). Is 0.35 inches thick and weighs 1.32 pounds. Available in May for $449 for 16GB, $529 for 32GB.
  • Excite 13: Has a 13.3-inch AutoBrite LED display at 1600x900 resolution (138 ppi). Is 0.4 inches thick and weighs 2.2 pounds. Available in June for $649 for 32GB, $749 for 64GB.
One noticeable (but not really surprising) trend is that pixel density goes down as screen size goes up. That's prone to happen, and we shutter to think where the Excite 13 pricing might have ended up if it tried to compete with the iPad's 264 pixels per inch. Regardless, Toshiba's been putting out some some sleek hardware after the relatively uninspiring Thrive line. Will the new Excites compete on any sort of scale? We'll see. But they've at least got a chance. We've got the full presser and pics after the break.

Toshiba Excite 7.7

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Toshiba Excite 10.1


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Toshiba Excite 13.3


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TOSHIBA SET TO EXCITE THE TABLET MARKET WITH NEW 10-, 13- AND 7.7-INCH TABLETS
Toshiba Introduces Three New Android-powered Tablets, Giving Consumers More Choice
IRVINE, Calif. – Apr. 10, 2012 – Toshiba’s Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced the expansion of its Excite™ family of Android™-powered tablets with three new display sizes - 13.3-inch, 10.1-inch and 7.7-inch. The new Excite tablets boast thin-and-light designs, brilliant displays, quad-core performance as well as a full range of essential ports and smart features.
“One size does not fit all, so we are carefully considering how and where people are using tablets and designing form factors to best suit various needs,” said Carl Pinto, vice president of product development, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., Digital Products Division. “With amazingly thin and light designs, our new Excite family of tablets continues to incorporate what consumers have come to love about Toshiba tablets: essential ports for a more complete tablet computing experience plus durability that ensures they can go the distance.”
Powered to Perform, Built to Last and Designed to Excite
The three new tablets - Excite 10, Excite 13 and Excite 7.7 - feature elegant and sturdy aluminum shells and scratch-resistant Corning® Gorilla® Glass displays, making them not only stylish, but also durable. Powered by Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, which builds on the things people love most about Android - the tablets offer a simplified UI, easy multitasking, customizable home screens, resizable widgets and a full suite of familiar Google™ mobile services applications - as well as powerful new ways of communicating and sharing.
From scrolling and swiping the web, to the fast action of the latest games, the Excite tablets’ all-new NVIDIA® Tegra™ 3 processorsi deliver amazing multitasking, web, gaming and video. This innovative mobile processor features the world’s only 4-PLUS-1™ mobile quad-core CPU, providing users outstanding performance for even the most demanding applications. Apps run faster, games are played at console-quality, HD video is smoother, plus it features a unique 5th battery-saver core to handle everyday apps - extending battery lifeii.
Each tablet is equipped with a 5-megapixel camera on the back, along with a 2-megapixel front-facing shooter for convenient photography, video capture and chat. The tablets also include stereo speakers with exclusive sound enhancements by Toshiba and SRS® Labs, as well as Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® connectivity.
Excite 10: Smart, Speedy, Durable
An all-around tablet designed for home and away, the Excite 10 tablet delivers an exceptional visual experience, featuring a bright, high definition 10.1-inch diagonal AutoBrite™ LED Backlit display with 1280×800 resolution and 10-finger multi-touch support, making it an ideal choice for web browsing, reading, games and apps. Measuring just 0.35 inches thin and weighing just 1.32 poundsiii, the Excite 10 tablet is extremely portable and delivers up to 10 hours of battery lifeiv and seven days of stand-by.
Delivering more performance than previous generation tablets, the Excite 10 tablet is powered by a quad-core NVIDIA® Tegra™ 3 processorv with GeForce graphicsvi and 1GB of RAMvii, opening up new possibilities for everyday multi-purpose use and next generation mobile games. Built to do more than the average tablet, users can enjoy easy syncing and sharing between all of their favorite devices, with a selection of built-in ports, including Micro USB, Micro HDMI® and a full-size SD card slot.
Excite 13: More Screen for More of Everything
Delivering more screen real estate than any other tablet on the market, the Excite 13 tablet offers a big, bright, higher resolution display, while delivering more room for everything else - from sharing photos and web browsing to playing games and watching movies with a group. Ideally suited for the home, from growing families to empty nesters, the Excite 13 tablet is only 0.4 inches thin and weighs 2.2 poundsviii, so it is still easy to carry.
With a 13.3-inch diagonal AutoBrite™ LED Backlit display with 10-finger touch support, the tablet boasts a cinematic 16:9 aspect ratio and 1600×900 native resolution, perfect for watching HD movies and videos. A four-speaker sound system with exclusive sound enhancements by Toshiba and SRS Labs delivers amazing audio and an included tablet stand makes it easy to prop up on a table, kitchen countertop or coffee table to share videos with friends and family.
Not only great for movies, the Excite 13 tablet can power through the latest games and multitask with ease. Powered by the quad-core NVIDIA Tegra™ 3 mobile processorix with GeForce graphicsx and 1GB of memoryxi, the large display tablet offers smooth, console-quality gaming plus the performance for high definition entertainment. Extremely power efficient, the Excite 13 tablet is targeted to deliver up to 13 hours of battery lifexii and seven days of stand-by. The Excite 13 tablet includes Micro USB, Micro HDMI® ports and a full-size SD card slot for syncing and sharing content.
Excite 7.7: A Brilliant AMOLED Display
Toshiba’s first tablet to feature an AMOLED display, the Excite 7.7 tablet is ideal for consumers on the go and is perfect for the mobile gamer and movie lover alike. The tablet’s brilliant 7.7-inch diagonal display brings games, movies, books and photos to life like never before with rich colors, deep contrast and amazing sharpness. Extremely thin at just 0.3 inches and light at only 13.4 ounces, Excite 7.7 fits easily into a bag or jacket.
Exceptionally powerful and able to tackle the latest games and HD content, the Excite 7.7 tablet is powered by a quad-core NVIDIA® Tegra™ 3 processor with GeForce graphicsxiii and 1GB of memoryxiv. The tablet includes a Micro USB port and a Micro SD card slot for syncing and sharing content.
The Convenience of Android and Exclusive Toshiba Apps
The new Excite tablets include a full suite of familiar Google™ Mobile Service applications, including Google Play™, YouTube™, Gmail™ and Google Maps™. Additionally, the tablets come pre-loaded with a useful mix of Toshiba software and third-party applications, including TOSHIBA Book Place, which offers more than 3 million e-books, the TOSHIBA Media Player that supports content sharing, TOSHIBA File Manager, as well as Netflix™ and Zinio™, the ultimate app for magazine lovers and more.
Pricing and Availability
The Excite 10 tablet will be available for purchase on May 6, 2012 for $449.99 MSRPxv for the 16GB model, $529.99 MSRPxvi for the 32GB model and $649.99 MSRPxvii for the 64GB model.
The Excite 7.7 tablet will be available for purchase on June 10, 2012 for $499.99 MSRPxviii for the 16GB model and $579.99 MSRPxix for the 32GB model.
The Excite 13 tablet will be available for purchase on June 10, 2012 for $649.99 MSRPxx for the 32GB model and $749.99 MSRPxxi for the 64GB model.
These tablets will be available at major retailers, e-tailers and direct from Toshiba at ToshibaDirect.com.

The few areas in red above are disapointing to say the least but not unexpected. I read somewhere that all ports on the Excite would be full size, but this says otherwise, still......I guess we won't know for sure until they hit the shelves.
 
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combat_chuck

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I'm pretty sure this is what I'll be getting if I do pull the trigger on a tablet. The whole point is that phones are too small for most leisure activities and even some important things. I mean, they work, but its always nice to have a bigger screen. It could have better specs, but I definitely don't need it to be any more expensive
 

Androidfonefan

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Funny, I thought the 13 inch Excite was already released.
Just did a quick look but didn't see it.
Not really sure, and while I wanted one, I can no longer afford to get one. So I will be happy with my IPad2 and three android tablets.
Wish me luck in selling a couple of them lol. I got carried away. But if nothing else I will not need to buy any tablets for along long while.
 
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Androidfonefan

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Ok, now the 13 inch Excite is out. Spoke with a member either on this forum or the Thrive forum that has one.
 

ericw33

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You might want to watch out for a Toshiba 13.3 Excite recall. I was looking into a unit in Canada ($100 off bestbuy.ca) and when I researched sites like amazon.com I found mention that no units were for sale in the US and that there was a manufacturer recall on the product. I did go to the Toshiba US website and no units were available for sale. Ditto for amazon.com.

i decided not to buy one in Canada as I don't want to get stuck with a VERY expensive orphan product with no future O/s updates.

So it is 'buyer beware'. I suggest you look into this before getting one. Sucks if it was recalled as I really love the 13.3" screen size for Anime.

Note:

New Tablets: List of Upcoming Tablets 2012 - 2013

There are many new tablets coming out 2012/2013 with screen sizes up to (gasp!) 18" (asus). Many after October will run (arg) Windows 8 - who knows?, maybe some larger then 10" Androids will come out in the future. IMO MS usually blows every other O/s, so IMO Windows 9 will be more like Windows 7 (success) and Windows 8 will mirror Windows Vista (and flop). Personally for a tablet I really love Android.


EW
 
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