I have a Thrive right now.

**tre9099** · 07-03-2011, 03:39 PM

Originally Posted by hummingbirdhill

So, out-of-the-box, the USB supports thumb drives for file transfers, right?

Have you used the file manager yet? That's a major reason (along with full-sized USB and SD slot) for my Thrive order.

I hope the arrangement of contacts is identical to that of my HTC Inspire! The texting and email procedures (once I became accustomed to them) are awesomely intuitive. But I don't know how much is android and how much is HTC Sense . . .

Yes, out of the box USB storage like thumb drives and portable hard drives are detected, and work fine. You can open their files using the included file manager app. The file manager works great, and has icons at the top for local, USB and SD. I'm not sure about the Sense vs Honeycomb thing truthfully. You may want to just watch a video review of some other release honeycomb tablet to get a look at the contacts and all that.

**4 Star General** · 07-03-2011, 03:50 PM

I don't doubt that you have/had the device. I'm very analytical and reading the verbage in your post, I'm going to take a shot in the dark. Your a Toshiba insider, and your mission was to tease us with this prior to its release. Stores make mistakes, but this may be the worse I've heard yet. From sales assoc. up to store mgr would be fired. And you probably actually sold it, as said, so the buyer can verify in the forum(s) that it exist. Well it worked. Bcuz we are all drooling. MISSION ACCOMPLISHED.

**hummingbirdhill** · 07-03-2011, 03:55 PM

Originally Posted by 4 Star General

I don't doubt that you have/had the device. I'm very analytical and reading the verbage in your post, I'm going to take a shot in the dark. Your a Toshiba insider, and your mission was to tease us with this prior to its release. Stores make mistakes, but this may be the worse I've heard yet. From sales assoc. up to store mgr would be fired. And you probably actually sold it, as said, so the buyer can verify in the forum(s) that it exist. Well it worked. Bcuz we are all drooling. MISSION ACCOMPLISHED.

You have precisely voiced my thoughts but I wasn't going to say it!

I decided that if we can get more info, we should take it, regardless of the situation . . .

**hummingbirdhill** · 07-03-2011, 03:56 PM

Have you used a capacitive pen on the Thrive, amana9?

**tre9099** · 07-03-2011, 03:57 PM

Originally Posted by 4 Star General

I don't doubt that you have/had the device. I'm very analytical and reading the verbage in your post, I'm going to take a shot in the dark. Your a Toshiba insider, and your mission was to tease us with this prior to its release. Stores make mistakes, but this may be the worse I've heard yet. From sales assoc. up to store mgr would be fired. And you probably actually sold it, as said, so the buyer can verify in the forum(s) that it exist. Well it worked. Bcuz we are all drooling. MISSION ACCOMPLISHED.

*lol* I wish that were the case!

It's beautiful though, and Toshiba has done a great job with it.

**tre9099** · 07-03-2011, 03:59 PM

Originally Posted by hummingbirdhill

Have you used a capacitive pen on the Thrive, amana9?

Truthfully no. I don't own a capacitive pen. I did however try out my capacitive gloves and they worked perfectly, so I'd imagine the pen would be fine.

**hummingbirdhill** · 07-03-2011, 04:03 PM

Your capacitive gloves?

**tre9099** · 07-03-2011, 04:06 PM

Originally Posted by hummingbirdhill

Your capacitive gloves?

Well, not really capacitive gloves. I'm a bit of a geek. I have gloves with modified finger tips that allow me to use capacitive touchscreens with all ten fingers.

**4 Star General** · 07-03-2011, 04:11 PM

Originally Posted by amana9

*lol* I wish that were the case!

It's beautiful though, and Toshiba has done a great job with it.

Why my antenna rose up? You just started posting ago days ago, about the Thrive. Gotta luv the insiders.

**hummingbirdhill** · 07-03-2011, 04:11 PM

You mean those silicon tips? I never knew what they were for. Thanks for the education!

**4 Star General** · 07-03-2011, 04:13 PM

Originally Posted by amana9

Well, not really capacitive gloves. I'm a bit of a geek. I have gloves with modified finger tips that allow me to use capacitive touchscreens with all ten fingers.

I'm totally convinced now.

**hummingbirdhill** · 07-03-2011, 04:31 PM

Do you know, amana9, when BB stores will stock the Thrive? I stopped by our local BB yesterday hoping a demo would be available, but nada.

**Ryuuie** · 07-03-2011, 05:44 PM

Originally Posted by 4 Star General

I don't doubt that you have/had the device. I'm very analytical and reading the verbage in your post, I'm going to take a shot in the dark. Your a Toshiba insider, and your mission was to tease us with this prior to its release. Stores make mistakes, but this may be the worse I've heard yet. From sales assoc. up to store mgr would be fired. And you probably actually sold it, as said, so the buyer can verify in the forum(s) that it exist. Well it worked. Bcuz we are all drooling. MISSION ACCOMPLISHED.

This isn't something new in sales. Video games are leaked like this every single time a new one releases. It just means that the tablets are already in stores but not allowed to be sold until July 10, 2011.

**snovguy** · 07-04-2011, 01:01 PM

At least at the Tempe Store.

They have the colored back covers, the hdmi dock and the portfolio case as well. They sold two of them while I was standing there.

Nice looking unit. I'd buy one if i wasn't chained to my XOOM

The silver ring around the front camera is a nice looking touch

**techelec** · 07-04-2011, 02:04 PM

Wow. I wish I was at Arizona so I don't have to wait for another week until I get my Thrive.

**Ryuuie** · 07-04-2011, 04:48 PM

Oh! How is gamepad support? Can you put an Xbox 360 controller in the USB port? 3.1 is supposed to allow that.

**kitster** · 07-04-2011, 08:22 PM

Android Police is reporting that several Best Buys are already selling the Thrives. Most only have 16 and 32GB varieties. Checking my local Best Buys bright and early tomorrow.

**musefan** · 07-05-2011, 08:45 AM

I guess i need to go check my local BB because i can't wait any longer after reading all these posts

**deparson** · 07-05-2011, 08:48 AM

Why no photos of the unit actually running the OS with the OP's content on it?

Looks to me like someone opened an unreleased unit in inventory and took some pics then boxed it back up for sale later. Funny thing is, someone will be getting the unit with the OP's grubby finger prints and nicked up box come sale day

**rockcrawler** · 07-05-2011, 09:06 AM

I was at Fry's in Sacramento on the 4th picking up a case for my tab 10.1 when i noticed all the accessories including all of the colored battery covers out for sale. I asked a sales associate if they had the Thrive in stock and they did,and he was willing to sell me one.So if you havea frys in your area,and are looking for one its definately worth the trip.

**BB_Storm4me** · 07-05-2011, 09:35 AM

Given there is a full size USB, would a 4G modem work?

I love what I'm hearing about the Thrive, but I need a 3G/4G connection so my DroidX is free to make phone calls while I'm on the Tablet. My GTab7 has been my workhorse for the past 8 months. It's also a great Wi-Fi hotspot for my laptop and for those business associates I meet with. Having mobile broadband is a must for me.

**moosc** · 07-05-2011, 09:38 AM

FYI not Toshibas first android tablet. they had a 2.2 that looks very close to this one. and it was flop.

Originally Posted by Ryuuie

Ya, that's what I meant.

I never thought about just getting the best current tablet. But I'm really worried about Toshiba's support for their first tablet. When ICS comes, would it get the upgrade? the Archos is coming in September...and that's the month before Q4 2011 so it probably wont' get ICS right away while Thrive might.

It's just something that's concerning me, but it's good to know that it's not that bad of a tablet.

How is the HDMI connections? Have you been able to connect it and try it out? Does it simultaneously broadcast between tablet and TV/monitor?

**moosc** · 07-05-2011, 09:40 AM

doubt it unless software is available for the OS. get a 4g mifi that's what I upgraded to it rocks and I can connect mire devises to ir

Originally Posted by ActionAl

Given there is a full size USB, would a 4G modem work?

I love what I'm hearing about the Thrive, but I need a 3G/4G connection so my DroidX is free to make phone calls while I'm on the Tablet. My GTab7 has been my workhorse for the past 8 months. It's also a great Wi-Fi hotspot for my laptop and for those business associates I meet with. Having mobile broadband is a must for me.

**BSG75** · 07-05-2011, 10:16 AM

How many apps do you have installed and do you notice any lag?

How is battery life (subjective question, I know)?

Do you have Google Music, and how is the steaming playback?

Have you tried any demanding games like Dungeon Defenders? How is the playback?

I'm really leaning toward picking up an 8gb version, I just want to see if there are any problems with it.