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Toshiba Excite Write
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Engadget Review
Toshiba's Excite Write reads well on paper, but its execution leaves a lot to be desired. Consumers are better off spending that $600 elsewhere.
Joseph VolpeAugust 08, 2013
Pros
- Unskinned Android
- Wacom digitizer responds well to pen input
- One of few 2,560 x 1,600 tablets
Cons
- Display shows muted colors
- Awkward speaker placement
- Uneven performance
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Toshiba Excite Write
- Critic Reviews (6)
- 62AVERAGE CRITIC SCORE6 ReviewsCNET60Toshiba Excite Write review: An overpriced tabletThough it doesn't have any glaring problems, $600 is way too much for a tablet that fails to stand out in any significant way.Laptop Magazine50Toshiba Excite Write ReviewThe Toshiba Excite Write offers speedy performance, a smooth handwriting experience and a crisp 2560 x 1600 display ... However, the Excite Write doesn't give you anywhere to put its pen, and its battery life is considerably shorter than the competition's.Engadget60Toshiba Excite Write reviewToshiba's Excite Write reads well on paper, but its execution leaves a lot to be desired. Consumers are better off spending that $600 elsewhere.PC Mag70Toshiba Excite WriteEven with its top-notch Tegra 4 processor and super-sharp display, the Toshiba Excite Write tablet can't quite overcome its exorbitant price.EngadgetNot RatedToshiba intros three Android tablets, two with Tegthe Excite Write is exactly what it sounds like: a tablet with pen support. Specifically, it has a Wacom digitizer with support for 1,024 levels of pressure sensitivity. Accordingly, Toshiba is also pre-loading its own TruNote and TruCapture apps to assist with note-taking.TrustedReviews70Toshiba Excite Write reviewThe Toshiba Excite Write is a solid Android tablet, but it's too pricey and unrefined to recommend over its rivals.Digital Trends60Toshiba Excite Write reviewPen nerds looking for a digital solution that feels right will find this device tempting... However, we can’t overlook how hot the Write gets, the lack of place to stash the TruPen so it doesn’t get lost, or the missed opportunities to make Android more useful for fans of handwriting.
Key Specs
FORM FACTOR
Tablet
OPERATING SYSTEM
Android
SCREEN SIZE
10.122
STORAGE TYPE
Internal storage
CAMERA (INTEGRATED)
Yes
MAXIMUM BATTERY LIFE
Up to 10.520
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