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Toshiba prices its new tablet to undercut Apple's iPad2 | |
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Toshiba has announced its foray into the fast-growing tablet market with its latest gadget called Thrive. | Toshiba has announced its foray into the fast-growing tablet market with its latest gadget called Thrive. |
The Japanese electronics maker has priced its entry level model at $429 (£262), which is cheaper than the base model of Apple's iPad2. | |
The company said its base model comes with wi-fi ability and is targeted at consumers who use tablets at home. | The company said its base model comes with wi-fi ability and is targeted at consumers who use tablets at home. |
The tablet will go on sale in the US on 10 July. | The tablet will go on sale in the US on 10 July. |
'Non-Apple products' | 'Non-Apple products' |
The success of Apple's iPad has encouraged many computer and electronics companies to enter the segment. | |
Samsung has launched its Galaxy tab, while Sony has also announced its entry with two new models. | Samsung has launched its Galaxy tab, while Sony has also announced its entry with two new models. |
While none of them have been able to make a significant dent in Apple's market share, Toshiba said demand for other products was increasing gradually. | While none of them have been able to make a significant dent in Apple's market share, Toshiba said demand for other products was increasing gradually. |
"There is a market out there of folks who want to buy non-Apple products," said Jeff Barney of Toshiba America. | "There is a market out there of folks who want to buy non-Apple products," said Jeff Barney of Toshiba America. |
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