daisybelle wrote:I have read all of the comments,and am concerned about getting a bad tablet....should I be?

This is my concern as well. Specifically, what sort of issue should we expect?

stil29 wrote:I pulled the trigger on this one!! So excited! What cases do you guys go with?

I've had a Thrive since October, I got this case from Amazon. It had good reviews and was only 20 bucks. My Thrive hasn't left the case since, no complaints. Fit is perfect and all of the ports, sensors & leds are left unblocked. The 5 star reviews on Amazon are all justified, especially considering the price.

http://www.amazon.com/VERTEKS-Toshiba-Android-Multi-Angle-Leather/dp/B005PRICHG

jhirsch wrote:I've had a Thrive since October, I got this case from Amazon. It had good reviews and was only 20 bucks. My Thrive hasn't left the case since, no complaints. Fit is perfect and all of the ports, sensors & leds are left unblocked. The 5 star reviews on Amazon are all justified, especially considering the price.

http://www.amazon.com/VERTEKS-Toshiba-Android-Multi-Angle-Leather/dp/B005PRICHG

Thanks, I see it got excellent reviews. I just ordered one.

andyman27 wrote:Can someone explain why this product would not work in Canada (as per a previous post)? Thx.

Has Canada got "internet" yet?

Crab wrote:This is my concern as well. Specifically, what sort of issue should we expect?

I sent my first tablet back and am awaiting my credit to show up. HOWEVER, I ordered another one today because I've always heard such good things about Woot. They were very quick to allow me to return my first one, and I believe that was just a bad batch. I'll let you all know, but the problem I had with my first one was that it wouldn't upgrade to the latest version. Others had different problems.

Just got married and this is my nuptial gift to my spouse. He has been successfully wooted.

I bought one just before Christmas and handed it to my wife today to see if she wanted one.

In for my second.

Thanks WOOT

apiehl wrote:I sent my first tablet back and am awaiting my credit to show up. HOWEVER, I ordered another one today because I've always heard such good things about Woot. They were very quick to allow me to return my first one, and I believe that was just a bad batch. I'll let you all know, but the problem I had with my first one was that it wouldn't upgrade to the latest version. Others had different problems.

Thanks very much.

I'm a little nervous about the refurbished aspect, but it's a pretty good price. And as long as the touch screen's not busted and the audio works, I'll be happy to tinker with it. Software glitches are relatively easy to fix. Has CM been ported to the Thrive yet?

Does anyone know if Toshiba will update the OS if you send it back to the Toshiba Depot, and is there a charge for that?

Anyone have experience with the covers for this? mine will need protection. toshiba website has one for $30 that looks good...but welcome ideas.

oops, just saw a post re: this. nevermind.

ernawally wrote:Does anyone know if Toshiba will update the OS if you send it back to the Toshiba Depot, and is there a charge for that?

When I received my Thrive, it had Android Honeycomb 3.1 installed. I downloaded and updated mine a couple of weeks ago to 3.2 when it was released. You use a Toshiba Update app that is already installed on the tablet.

The upgrade was quick and easy. There was no charge, you don't need to send it anywhere.

Ordered a Thrive the last time Woot had it. We like it but the rear camera is inoperative. Called Toshiba and was told we could send it in but had to wait for RM number. Never got it. Called back yesterday and they had no record of us calling. As of now, still waiting for the RM number to be able to send it back. But the good news is they're considering covering it under the 90 day warranty. Wish us luck

I've been waiting for a good price on this tablet for months! PURCHASED!

In for 1... Don't let me down, Toshiba!

jhirsch wrote:When I received my Thrive, it had Android Honeycomb 3.1 installed. I downloaded and updated mine a couple of weeks ago to 3.2 when it was released. You use a Toshiba Update app that is already installed on the tablet.

The upgrade was quick and easy. There was no charge, you don't need to send it anywhere.

Mine will not update through the app. It just locks up.

The picture of the box says reconditioned and the ad say refurbished. There is a big difference between the two. Can anyone answer which it actually is.

nodoze wrote:Too bad it's not a 7" screen. I've been waiting for a 7" unit with a dual core processor... something like the Blackberry Playbook. Guess I'll just have to keep waiting...

Blackberry playbook is on sale at shopblackberry. 64GB version for 299 total (no shipping or tax)
https://store.shopblackberry.com/Product/BlackBerry-PlayBook/PRD-38548-001

The search is over!

Have been trying to find a deal for the Thrive and came across WOOT by accident. Couldn't resist!

Will definitely keep my eyes peeled for more WOOT deals.

WOOT Me!

seedubs wrote:I'm a little nervous about the refurbished aspect, but it's a pretty good price. And as long as the touch screen's not busted and the audio works, I'll be happy to tinker with it. Software glitches are relatively easy to fix. Has CM been ported to the Thrive yet?

You can get best audio and video quality on Blackberry Playbook. You can get 64 GB new one for 299$ from link below. https://store.shopblackberry.com/Product/BlackBerry-PlayBook/PRD-38548-001

The one on sale comes with 3.1 - my assumption is that one can update that to 3.2 once you receive it y/n ?

Will this run Excel or Word?

I was hoping to use this during my travels in Canada and have seen that someone said it could not be used there. Anyone know why?

Thanks

*grumbles* Make sure this one or the 32GB version comes back around after the middle of the month and I'll have one. Stupid bills!!!!!

ernawally wrote:Does anyone know if Toshiba will update the OS if you send it back to the Toshiba Depot, and is there a charge for that?

I am sending mine off tomorrow to a Toshiba Repair Center and as far as I know, they will update it because they need to test the update center to see if it works. If you get a device from Woot and it's defective, then it costs around $25 to send it to Toshiba as well as 14-21 days to get it back.

Damn! I'm broke.

Sitting here with a $250 Amazon gift card as Woot! is sitting behind a cyber great wall and can't take it.

Now I'm depressed!

I just jumped for one. Can't wait.

El Marko wrote:Not true. Did you even purchase one? Doubt it. I did and it looks like new, performs fine, have had zero issues of any kind.

You're trolling.

I also purchased one before Xmas and it arrived looking brand new BUT with the wrong charger. I called Toshiba support and they told me I'd have to contract WOOT. My husband wasn't happy with that answer so be called and they agreed to send us the correct charger. And they sent it immediately and it arrived 2 days later. Someone screwed up the packing but Toshiba fixed the problem right away. I'm very happy with my Thrive.

ernawally wrote:Mine will not update through the app. It just locks up.

Toshiba told me that they were working on a different version for release soon . They told me the reason why it would not update would be addressed and to just wait for the new version.

Just odered mine, does anybody know about how long it takes on average Woot to get the Thrive shipped once they get your money. anxious to get mine.

out of curiosity, have people tried putting some version of windows (like 8) on any of the tablets available? like the touchpad?

apportum wrote:You can get navigation applications for Android that utilize the GPS and provide their own maps, so you don't need WiFi or 3G.

Jerry

Jerry, can you elaborate? For example, if I am going someplace from home and a car without GPS I can print out turn by turn instructions and a Google map – maybe if I'm lucky on one page. Then I have to tape it someplace so I can see it clearly while driving. Are you staying up with a static map on the display. With no Wi-Fi or 3G how does that figure out where you are to provide real GPS turn by turn instructions? I do not think that you are very likely to pick up open Wi-Fi on the freeway, or to be able to reset your tab on the fly. But I am new at this which is why I'm asking.

ernawally wrote:Mine will not update through the app. It just locks up.

this is the whole point of all the comments posted about checking out the threads at thriveforums.org. there was simply a problem with the image that the refurb center installed and it's literally a matter of 30 minutes to work around it and be up and running on the newest 3.2, even as an un-rooted version if that is what floats your boat.

ernawally wrote:Mine will not update through the app. It just locks up.

this is the whole point of all the comments posted about checking out the threads at thriveforums.org. there was simply a problem with the image that the refurb center installed and it's literally a matter of 30 minutes to work around it and be up and running on the newest 3.2, even as an un-rooted version if that is what floats your boat.

andyman27 wrote:Can someone explain why this product would not work in Canada (as per a previous post)? Thx.

There are certain apps that might require a licensing agreement that does not extend to Canada... An example (prior to October) would have been Netflix, but as of October Netflix has extended their license to Canada... Other subscription content aka music/video/literature services might be still effected though...

This doesn't mean that the tablet won't work in Canada it just means that it might have some limitations that it doesn't have in the US...

Wondering how long it takes to get here. I know it says 5 business days any chance it gets here earlier. I can't wait. Excited about the tablet.

Does anyone know if the Overdrive Media Player App works with this?

I've been waiting for this to come back up....I just need to hit the big...button...of...credit....card...charging....

NOOOOOOOOOOOOO

exoray wrote:There are certain apps that might require a licensing agreement that does not extend to Canada... An example (prior to October) would have been Netflix, but as of October Netflix has extended their license to Canada... Other subscription content aka music/video/literature services might be still effected though...

This doesn't mean that the tablet won't work in Canada it just means that it might have some limitations that it doesn't have in the US...

Many thanks. I did a bit of research after my post and it looks like the use of wifi on the VIA (train) will be OK. :::fingers crossed:::

Da5id wrote:Jerry, can you elaborate? For example, if I am going someplace from home and a car without GPS I can print out turn by turn instructions and a Google map – maybe if I'm lucky on one page. Then I have to tape it someplace so I can see it clearly while driving. Are you staying up with a static map on the display. With no Wi-Fi or 3G how does that figure out where you are to provide real GPS turn by turn instructions? I do not think that you are very likely to pick up open Wi-Fi on the freeway, or to be able to reset your tab on the fly. But I am new at this which is why I'm asking.

I have that 5" Samsung Galaxy S Tablet/multimedia player that was up on Woot in September. Everyone said to download the Google maps before driving and the GPS would work fine. I looked up a destination before driving and then got in my car. It still was able to guide me even to an alternate that was about 10 miles away. I'm not sure how you down load maps ahead of time with Google for a trip abroad but others have said that it works well.

I did look this up and it has GPS so will work without wifi or 3G (which are not accurate anyway). I would think that this would be a very big and bulky GPS, though nice to look at maps on.