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How Big Can Tablets Get?

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Toshiba expands the Excite tablet family with 3 models in different sizes-- including the Excite 13, probably the biggest tablet in the world.

Toshiba ExciteThe Excite 13 has a massive 13.3" display, nearly twice the size of the smallest new Excite model, the Excite 7.7 (7.7"). Completing the tablet trio is the Excite 10, with a 10.1" display.

All 3 tablets have similar specifications-- Nvidia Tegra 3 processors, Gorilla Glass displays, 5MP back-facing cameras, stereo speakers with Toshiba and SRS Labs sound enchancement and Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) as OS of choice.

Connectivity comes through wifi and Bluetooth.

The tablets handle different resolutions-- the Excite 13 has a 1600x900 "AutoBrite LED backlit" display and the Excite 10 display handles resolutions of up to 1280x800.

Meanwhile the Excite 7.7 is the first Toshiba tablet with an AMOLED display.

According to Toshiba, "one size does not fit all." Will customers prove such a philosophy right? We will know once the 3 tablets launch on Q2 2012.

Go Toshiba Set to Excite Tablet Market With New Tablets