At the Consumer Electronic Show 2012 being held in Las Vegas. Toshiba provides a surprise with the release tablets thinnest ever. Excite x10 comes with only 7.7 mm thick. and weighs only 500 grams. Slightly lighter than 0.6 mm Prime Transformer and 66 grams lighter than the Ipad 2. Toshiba is also following up on its track record of making tablets with a bevy of ports. The Excite X10 offers Micro-USB, HDMI, Micro SD ports, which is surprising and impressive considering how thin the thing is. They aren’t full-size, of course, but they are better than nothing. according to the news circulated Excite x10 also equipped with the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, android tablet is scheduled to be released in mid first quarter of this year in the United States at a price of $ 530 for the 16GB model or $ 600 for 32GB model Here are the full specifications of Excite X10 android tablet. Latest Android technology 10.1-inch diagonal LED Backlit widescreen Corning Gorilla Glass display with IPS technology and 10-finger multi-touch support 1280 x 800 resolution, 16:10 aspect ratio Texas Instruments OMAP 4430 processor; 1.2GHz with 1GB LPDDR2 RAM 16GB and 32GB configurations4 2 megapixel front-facing camera 5 megapixel rear-facing camera with LED flash Micro USB, Micro HDMI ports Micro SD card slot Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) and Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR Gyroscope, Accelerometer, GPS, eCompass and Ambient Light Sensor Stereo speakers with sound enhancements by Toshiba and SRS® Labs Built-in 25 watt-hour rechargeable lithium ion battery 10.1” (W) x 6.9” (D) x 0.3” (H) 1.18 pounds (535g) So for those looking at buying a new tablet, do not neglect the Excite X10. For more information, check out out the press release below
TOSHIBA UNVEILS PLANS TO BRING THE WORLD’S THINNEST 10-INCH TABLET TO THE US MARKET Excite X10 Tablet Paves the Way for Premium Tablet Design by Achieving Ultra-thin and Light Form, While Maintaining Essential Ports and Features LAS VEGAS – Consumer Electronics Show 2012 – Jan. 9, 2012 – Toshiba’s Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today revealed plans to introduce the ExciteTM X10 tablet, the world’s thinnest 10-inch tablet, to the U.S. market. Measuring in at just 0.3 inches (7.7mm) thin and weighing just 1.18 pounds (535g)1, this next- gen tablet offers a premium design with essential ports and features needed for a more complete experience. The Excite X10 tablet will be available in the U.S. starting in the first quarter of 2012. A More Premium Design Ultra-thin, ultra-light and ultra-powerful, the Excite X10 features a high-resolution 10.1-inch diagonal AutoBriteTM display2, offering an ideal canvas for browsing and entertainment. Designed for durability and style, the device also features a high-quality magnesium alloy surface and scratch-resistant Corning® Gorilla® Glass display with an anti-smudge coating for greater resiliency. “Excite X10 pushes the boundaries of what a thin and light tablet is capable of, delivering elegant styling without sacrificing features or durability,” said Carl Pinto, vice president of product development, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., Digital Products Division. All the Essentials on Board To connect with other devices, the Excite X10 tablet comes with all essential interfaces and ports onboard, including micro-USB and HDMI ® ports, a micro-SD slot to share content and files with other devices, plus Wi-Fi ® and Bluetooth ® connectivity. The micro HDMI port allows users to extend HD content from their tablet screen to a large screen HDTV. Front and back HD cameras provide convenient photo capture, plus 1080p video recording and conferencing. Stereo speakers enhanced with exclusive deliver superior entertainment capabilities. “We see the tablet as a key device in a connected home ecosystem, so delivering not just a thin and light design, but one that also incorporates built-in ports, is a step toward making the connected home a reality,” added Pinto. Smart Multicore Performance with Long Battery Life Powered by the Texas Instruments OMAPTM4430 mobile processor3, the Excite X10 delivers smart multicore processing power without draining battery life. The multicore design features two ARM CortexTM A9 cores plus dual-channel memory for greater speed and efficiency, offering smooth web browsing and multi-tasking plus high definition video and entertainment. To connect with other devices, the Excite X10 tablet comes with all essential interfaces and ports onboard, including micro-USB and HDMI® ports, a micro-SD slot to share content and files with other devices, plus Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® connectivity. The micro HDMI port allows users to extend HD content from their tablet screen to a large screen HDTV. Front and back HD cameras provide convenient photo capture, plus 1080p video recording and conferencing. Stereo speakers enhanced with exclusive deliver superior entertainment capabilities. Powered by the Latest Android Technology The Excite X10 tablet is powered by the latest Android platform technology. Also included is a full suite of familiar Google Mobile Service applications, including the Android Market, YouTube, Gmail, Google Maps, Music, Videos, plus select third-party applications including Netflix. Specifications – Latest Android technology – 10.1-inch diagonal LED Backlit widescreen Corning Gorilla Glass display with IPS technology and 10-finger multi-touch support – 1280 x 800 resolution, 16:10 aspect ratio – Texas Instruments OMAP 4430 processor; 1.2GHz with 1GB LPDDR2 RAM – 16GB and 32GB configurations4 – 2 megapixel front-facing camera – 5 megapixel rear-facing camera with LED flash – Micro USB, Micro HDMI ports – Micro SD card slot – Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) and Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR – Gyroscope, Accelerometer, GPS, eCompass and Ambient Light Sensor – Stereo speakers with sound enhancements by Toshiba and SRS® Labs – Built-in 25 watt-hour rechargeable lithium ion battery – 10.1″ (W) x 6.9″ (D) x 0.3″ (H) • 1.18 pounds (535g) Pricing and Availability The Excite X10 tablet will be available in mid-Q1 2012 for a starting price of $529.99 MSRP5 for the 16GB model and $599.99 MSRP for the 32GB model at major U.S. retailers, e-tailers and ToshibaDirect.com.
