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Toshiba Excite X10 review

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6.6/10
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The Toshiba Excite X10 currently has an Informr score of 6.6 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 16 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

The Toshiba Excite X10 LE is one of the few 10-inch tablets available on the market with Android 3.2 Honeycomb pre-installed. It runs on a 1.2GHz processor with 1GB RAM and can have either 16GB or 32GB of onboard storage which can be expanded further with a microSD card. The most exciting thing about it is the fact that it is lighter than its predecessor, another Toshiba tablet named the Excite 10, since it weighs in at just 558 grams (19.7 ounces). Other than that, it’s just a typical 10-inch Android tablet. That’s generally a good thing, but in a sea of identical-looking rectangular portable computers with some form of Google’s open Android software, not so much.

It supports email and instant messaging services through Google Talk, with connectivity options that include Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Unfortunately, it can’t be turned into a Wi-Fi hotspot. But one thing it can be turned into is a digital media player, with its HDMI-out port that helps it connect to any compatible HD television. It is also fitted with two cameras, with the main camera featuring a resolution of 5-megapixels and the front-facing one equipped with a 1-megapixel sensor. And before you start to think that this tablet is only focused on entertainment, you should know that its document viewer supports PDF, XLS, PPT/PPTX, and DOC/DOCX file formats, plus it has pre-installed apps like QuickOffice and Evernote for productivity on the go.

Compared to other models in the Toshiba tablet range, it offers numerous improvements. There are many reasons to like it as a tablet, but you may change your mind once you see Toshiba’s asking price. You'll find a number of similar tablets available on the market but there’s no denying that this one can hold its own and deserves to make it onto anyone’s shortlist of affordable yet great performing 10-inch tablets with Android.

Need to Know: Toshiba Excite X10 LE

1. Ships with a speedy processor and an ample amount of RAM. (The Good)

2. Supports multiple file formats for entertainment and productivity. (The Good)

3. Comes with an older version of the Android software pre-installed. (The Bad)

4. Lacks built-in wireless 3G or LTE connectivity. (The Bad)


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
1.2 GHz
Processor
Processor
1.2 GHz
10.1"
Screen Size
Screen Size
10.1"
5+ MP
Camera
Camera
5+ MP
25 WHr
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


PhoneArena
PhoneArena

Above all, we have to admit that we truly love the direction that Toshiba has gone with this tablet, as it seemingly obliterated all remnants of the Toshiba Thrive from last year that has floated around in our heads. Donning a vastly better looking design combined with some muscle flexing hardware s...

- John V., PhoneArena
TabletPCReview
TabletPCReview

At first glance, the Toshiba Excite 10 LE seems like it could be something truly exceptional. It's sleek and lightweight, and it has a look about it that practically shouts "premium." But if you take a closer look at it, you'll find that it is, in fact, exceptionally mediocre. It has an unimpressive...

- Grant Hatchimonji, TabletPCReview
Hothardware
Hothardware

The Excite 10 LE is a great tablet that we'd have no problem recommending to a friend, but it's not a tablet that stands out in terms of performance or price. If you're considering a good-looking, lightweight tablet that offers all of the current technologies on the market today, however, the Excite...

- Jennifer Johnson, Hothardware
GottaBeMobile
GottaBeMobile

Once again, Toshiba produced a tablet that has most of you’d expect from from a 10-inch Android slate plus a few extras like card slots and ports. Now that it runs the latest version of the operating system and no longer suffers from pesky performance issues, it’s a viable option for buy...

- K. T. Bradford, GottaBeMobile
Business Insider
Business Insider

The Excite LE is a decent Android tablet, but I don't think it's the best one. So far, no other Android tablet has been able to top the Asus Transformer Prime. If having the thinnest and lightest Android tablet is all you care about, then you won't be disappointed.

- Steve Kovach, Business Insider


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Screen Size
10.1"

The Toshiba Excite X10's screen size is 10.1 inches with x pixels resolution.

Processor
1.2 GHz

There is a OMAP 4430 1.2 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The tablet runs on proprietary operating system firmware.

Camera
5+ MP
You can take photos or capture video with the tablet's onboard 5+ MP camera. There is also a secondary front facing camera with 1+ megapixels resolution.
Storage
16/32 GB

Internal memory is 16/32 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
25WHr

The tablet is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 25 WHr battery. Toshiba's performance ratings are 8 hours Wi-Fi surfing.

Excite X10 Specs

Overview
Release Date February 29, 2012
Regions Available USA, Canada
Operating System No

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Processor OMAP 4430 1.2 GHz
Internal Storage 16/32 GB
RAM 1 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible No
TTY/TDD No
SAR Unknown
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Manual
Cellular
Networks
Mobile / Cellular Data
No (Option available)
Wi-Fi Calling No
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) No
SIM card size
No
Dual SIM No
Connectivity
USB Yes
USB OTG Support No
Infrared No
Bluetooth Yes
Bluetooth Profiles No
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB)
NFC No
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
5+ Megapixels
Zoom
Yes
Flash
Yes
Additional Main Camera Info
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
1+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (TFT)
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution x pixels
Pixel density Unknown
Size 10.1 inches
Sensors Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Backlit Illumination Yes
Zoom / Magnification Yes
Screen Orientation Lock Yes
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive touch screen
Power & Battery
Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity 25 WHr
Removable Battery Yes
Wireless Charging
Fast Charging No
Battery Charge Time 6 hours
Video Playback Time Up to 8 hours
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Up to 8 hours
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Standby Time Unknown
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Material Plastic
Colors Gray
Dimensions [H x W x D] 25.6 x 17.6 x 0.8 cm (10.1 x 6.9 x 0.3 in)
Weight 558 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Yes
Input / Navigation
Touchscreen Yes
Sleep / Wake Key No
Home Key No
Physical keyboard No
Text-to-Speech Yes
Screen Reader No
Keypad/Screen Lock Yes
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
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Additional Information Graphics: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Zoom / Magnification: Yes
Screen Orientation Lock: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, SMTP
PC Synchronization: OTA
TV Out Info: HDMI
Audio Formats: MIDI, MP3, MP4, eAAC+, AAC, AMR-WB, WMA, WAV, OGG
Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4
Streaming Video: Yes
Custom Ringtones: Yes
Vibration Alert: Yes
Viewable document types: DOC, DOCX, PDF, PPT, PPTX, XLS
Games: Downloadable
Apps: Downloadable
Included Software / Apps: -
Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Calculator, Maps, Voice Memos / Recorder

Other Names (AKA): Toshiba AT200, Toshiba Excite 10 LE

-Music playback up to 13 hours
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