Toshiba Encore WT8-A-102

Toshiba Encore WT8-A-102

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Brand : Toshiba
Product family : Encore
Product name : Encore WT8-A-102
Product code : PDW09E-00400EEN
Category : Tablets
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Long product name Toshiba Encore WT8-A-102 :
Intel Atom Z3740 1.33 (1.86 with Burst) GHz, 2 GB LPDDR3 RAM, 32 GB SSD, 8" LED 1280 x 800, Intel HD Graphics, 2.0 Mpx Webcam (front), 8.0 Mpx Webcam (rear), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0+LE, Windows 8.1 32-bit
Short summary description Toshiba Encore WT8-A-102 :
Toshiba Encore WT8-A-102, 20.3 cm (8"), 1280 x 800 pixels, 32 GB, 2 GB, Windows 8.1, Gold
Long summary description Toshiba Encore WT8-A-102 :
Toshiba Encore WT8-A-102. Display diagonal: 20.3 cm (8"), Display resolution: 1280 x 800 pixels. Internal storage capacity: 32 GB. Processor frequency: 1.33 GHz, Processor family: Intel Atom®, Processor model: Z3740. Internal memory: 2 GB. Rear camera resolution (numeric): 8 MP, Rear camera type: Single camera, Front camera resolution (numeric): 2 MP. Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n). Card reader integrated. Weight: 445 g. Operating system installed: Windows 8.1. Product colour: Gold

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Updated:
2014-08-06 11:55:16

Average rating:72

Uk has collected 143 expert reviews for Toshiba Encore WT8-A-102 and the average expert rating is 72 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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bit.com.au

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2014-08-06 11:55:15

Average rating:83

The Toshiba Encore marks the company's first foray into the Windows 8 compact-tablet market and, on paper at least, it gets off to a strong start. The Encore comes with Windows 8.1, a Bay Trail Atom processor and Microsoft Office Home & Student 2013 throw...

A great software bundle and low price makes the Toshiba Encore the first compact Windows 8 tablet we'd consider. Read the review.PerformanceFeatures & DesignValue for MoneyOverallSpecs$399 AUD(pricing info)...

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pcauthority.com.au

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2014-08-06 11:55:15

Average rating:83

The Toshiba Encore marks the company's first foray into the Windows 8 compact-tablet market and, on paper at least, it gets off to a strong start. The Encore comes with Windows 8.1, a Bay Trail Atom processor and Microsoft Office Home & Student 2013 throw...

A bargain for the power and software...

pocket-lint.com

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2014-08-06 11:55:15

Average rating:70

The 8-inch tablet market is full of a raft of devices to choose from, many of which double-up as laptop alternatives with keyboard dock and stylus inputs. Not so the Toshiba Encore, a full Windows 8.1 device that is just that; no additional bells and whis...

Affordable, full Windows 8.1 tablet, microSD slot and micro HDMI port, good screen viewing angles, ample screen brightness...
Just fails to stand out, no USB port, performance can be slow, some bloatware, no stylus support, not most responsive touchscreen...
The Toshiba Encore tablet lacks ambition, but also ticks enough boxes to make it a viable purchase. It just fails to excite, and with the various other options available on the market the Encore struggles to stand out. Which might sound somewhat da...

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gadgetguy.com.au

Updated:
2014-08-06 11:55:15

Average rating:80

Tablets are taking over and PC manufacturers are trying a different tactic to get Windows in the hands of people, with pint-sized portable computers. We’ve seen plenty of 10 inch tablets, but Toshiba is trying an 8 incher of its own, and it will even...

Another small and convenient dose of Windows 8 in a small space; Textured back; Decent battery life; Expandable memory;...
Feels cheap in plastic; No microUSB to full-size USB converter included; No 802.11ac;...
Toshiba’s first crack at the 8 inch Windows tablet is a successful one, but it’s a pretty ordinary tablet, and really is just playing variations on a theme. That theme appears to be building an 8 inch Windows tablet, which Toshiba has totally done, bu...

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alphr.com

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2014-08-06 11:55:15

Average rating:83

The Toshiba Encore marks the company's first foray into the Windows 8 compact-tablet market and, on paper at least, it gets off to a strong start. It comes with Windows 8.1, an Atom Bay Trail processor and Microsoft Office Home & Student 2013 thrown in fo...

The first compact Windows 8 tablet we'd seriously consider buying, packing in usable performance and a generous software bundle for a very tempting price...

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techradar.com

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2014-08-06 11:55:15

Average rating:50

Let's not beat about the bush here; the market that the Toshiba Encore tablet is launching into isn't too healthy at the moment. While sales of tablet PCs themselves are in rude health – the iPad Air and Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 are doing very well, whils...

Decent screen, Fair price, Good processor...
Poor performance in desktop mode, Looks cheap, Occasionally crashes...
It's with somewhat of a heavy heart that we have to report that our search for a Windows 8 tablet saviour continues, with the Toshiba Encore falling short of a number of expectations. While the fact that it can run full Windows programs is at first a nic...

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techradar.com/au/

Updated:
2014-08-06 11:55:15

Average rating:50

Let's not beat about the bush here; the market that the Toshiba Encore tablet is launching into isn't too healthy at the moment. While sales of tablet PCs themselves are in rude health – the iPad Air and Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 are doing very well, whils...

Decent screen, Fair price, Good processor...
Poor performance in desktop mode, Looks cheap, Occasionally crashes...
Thanks to the solid-state eMMC memory on which Windows 8.1 is installed, the Toshiba Encore wakes up and loads Windows 8.1 nice and quickly – an essential feature for tablet PCs, and it's good to see that Toshiba's hardware and Microsoft's software workin...

itreviews.com

Updated:
2014-08-06 11:55:15

Average rating:80

Laptops have always been portable and Windows-based hybrids and tablets have begun to offer more mobility than laptops past, but even the lightest 13- or 14-inch system is a bit too big to really use when you’re walking down the street or hopping into a c...

The Toshiba Encore, the company's first 8-inch Windows tablet, looks pretty good with solid performance, decent battery life, and an affordable price...

techadvisor.co.uk

Updated:
2014-08-06 11:55:15

Average rating:50

Toshiba is pitching into the emerging small-tablet market with the Toshiba Encore 7-inch tablet . As a dutiful Microsoft partner Toshiba has built this mini slate to run Windows 8 and help promote Microsoft Skype. In fact the Encore was one of the first P...

Just £250 for a portable PC that can run Windows may seem like an attractive idea, but our experience did not back up that proposition. Toshiba has used a cheap and slow processor to hit both price point and thermal design constraints, making a tablet tha...

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expertreviews.co.uk

Updated:
2014-08-06 11:55:16

Average rating:60

Now that Windows RT has all but been put out to pasture, manufacturers are beginning to supply the full version of Windows 8 with their Windows tablets. The 8in Toshiba Encore is the latest such tablet. It uses the same Windows 8.1 operating system that y...

Gives you Windows 8.1 in an 8in tablet, but Windows is fiddly to use with a touchscreen and the Encore lacks a full-sized USB port...

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wired.co.uk

Updated:
2014-08-06 11:55:16

Average rating:70

The Toshiba Encore offers a neatly portable way to use Windows 8.1 and crams in an HD screen, quad-core processor and 8-megapixel camera too, all for a very reasonable price. But has it got the performance to match its spec? Design With its chunky dimen...

Fulll Windows 8.1, expandable memory, reasonable price...
On the chunky side, not as fast as it should be, less than full HD display...
It's nice to see full-fat Windows 8.1 in a compact package but the Encore's sluggish performance often makes it frustrating to use, and a stylus like the one on the Microsoft Surface Pro 2 would have made it easier to navigate programmes which aren't op...

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goodgearguide.com.au

Updated:
2014-08-06 11:55:16

Average rating:80

Toshiba's little 8in Encore tablet is perhaps the best alternative there is to an iPad or Android device — especially if you've never really used a tablet before and you're coming from a Windows background...

Runs full version of Windows 8.1, Competitive price, Fast boot times...
Screen isn't very high res, No full-sized USB port...
The Toshiba Encore is a competitively priced 8in tablet that runs the full version of Microsoft's Windows 8.1 operating system...

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itproportal.com

Updated:
2014-08-06 11:55:16

Average rating:60

It was inevitable that, just as Apple eventually moved into the smaller tablet market with the iPad mini, so Windows tablet makers would finally follow suit. Earlier in the year Acer released the Iconia W3, and now we have rival models from Dell and Toshi...

Reasonable performance, Good connectivity, Runs full Windows 8.1...
Mediocre screen, Average battery life, Screen too small for full Windows apps...
The Encore isn't a bad Windows tablet by any means, and there is something intriguing about having a usable Windows 8.1 PC in such a small and light form factor. But here's the problem: As a tablet it's going up against devices as light, powerful and ver...

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v3.co.uk

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2014-08-06 11:55:16

Average rating:60

Toshiba's Encore tablet is a compact, relatively low-cost device that runs the full-blown Windows 8.1 platform despite its 8in screen format. It also comes with a version of Microsoft Office 2013 included in the price, making it good value for money and a...

Compact, runs full Windows 8.1, Office 2013 apps included, all-day battery life...
Occasionally unresponsive, few I/O ports, small screen makes desktop difficult to use...
Toshiba's Encore fits a Windows 8.1 PC into an 8in device that can be easily carried in one hand, yet still manages an all-day battery life. The inclusion of Office 2013 also makes it good value. On the downside, its sometimes sluggish performance and lac...

cybershack.com.au

Updated:
2014-08-06 11:55:16

Average rating:70

7-inch and 8-inch tablets are mostly associated with the mobile phone market rather than the laptop and desktop markets. It's mostly because the small screens of these devices work well with mobile operating systems rather than those meant for notebooks a...

The Toshiba Encore is the company's first attempt in the small-sized Windows tablet market. Although the market is not that competitive in contrast to traditional notebooks, Toshiba faired only average in terms of performance, pricing and features. It's...

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goodgearguide.com.au

Updated:
2014-08-06 11:55:16

Average rating:0

Windows tablets haven't been as widely well received or adopted as their iOS and Android competitors, but Toshiba's latest attempt could be about to change that. The Toshiba Encore is an 8in tablet that runs the full version of Microsoft's Windows 8.1 ope...

Runs full version of Windows 8.1, Competitive price, Fast boot times...
Screen isn't very high res, No full-sized USB port...
The Toshiba Encore is a competitively priced 8in tablet that runs the full version of Microsoft's Windows 8.1 operating system...

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laptops.co.uk

Updated:
2014-08-06 11:55:16

Average rating:60

The smaller tablet market has been pretty much a battle between the iPad Mini and some of the smaller Android tablets. However, Microsoft are finally entering the market, as usual, after everyone with one of the first smaller Windows 8 tablets. Please ho...

Small(er than normal Windows 8 tablets)...
Belowpar in almost every sense...
If Microsoft wish to enter the smaller tablet market and make a serious presence they need to make them alot smaller and alot better in terms of performance. Especially considering if you're after a basic tablet then there are a number of better Android...

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trustedreviews.com

Updated:
2014-08-06 11:55:16

Average rating:50

What is the Toshiba Encore? The Toshiba Encore is a £250 8-inch tablet that runs on Microsoft's Windows 8.1 Pro operating system, giving you access to Microsoft Office, the Windows Store and the more familiar Desktop version with Start button now reinstat...

Full access to Microsoft Office, Great battery life, Decent 8-megapixel main camera...
Extremely buggy performance, Slow loading times, Desktop Windows mode difficult to use...
The Toshiba Encore is a Windows 8.1 tablet with more bad points than good so the search for a great small, standalone Windows tablet goes on...

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gizmodo.com.au

Updated:
2015-06-13 08:22:26

Average rating:0

Shaun Warnock is a Perth-based procurement officer for one of the larger mining contractors in Australia. He's also one of three winners in our recent Toshiba Encore competition. Shaun has had his new 8-inch Windows 8.1 tablet for over a week now and this...

In terms of where the Encore sits in the market, you get a decent amount of kit for your dollar. This is no RT tablet — you get a 4th-gen Atom CPU and the full windows 8.1 suite all designed for productivity in a more manageable form factor. Windows snap...

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gizmodo.com.au

Updated:
2015-06-13 08:22:26

Average rating:0

Michael Dolley is a Queensland-based database dev creating custom solutions for his clients. He's also one of three winners in our recent Toshiba Encore competition. Michael has had his new 8-inch Windows 8.1 tablet for over a week now and this is his roa...

Going into this review was I half expected that I was going to be disappointed with the Encore. I have not always been the biggest fan of Windows 8, and I am pretty heavily invested in the iOS ecosystem. My expectations were more than met; this little dev...

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techradar.com

Updated:
2018-04-14 13:08:33

Average rating:80

The Toshiba Canvio Advance is an external hard drive that comes in 1TB, 2TB and 3TB capacities.This is not a drive to buy if raw performance is the main concern. However, it does offer a lot of storage for not that much money. And it's much more portable...

Solid price-storage ratio, Fairly slim and smart-looking, Quiet operation...
Short cable, No rubber feet...
The Toshiba Canvio Advance is a solid, highly portable drive for backup and laptop or desktop overspill. It's a few millimetres slimmer than old models, but don't buy one expecting substantially better performance than other USB 3.0 drives.There are a fai...

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au.pcmag.com

Updated:
2018-04-26 16:11:00

Average rating:80

The Toshiba CB35-A3120 Chromebook ($299.99 list) is a 13.3-inch Chromebook made for the value-oriented, Internet-connected laptop user. If you're in the market for a sub-$300 laptop, the CB35-A3120 is worth a long look. It's great for surfing the Web, wit...

Larger screen than other Chromebooks, Nice design, Good boot times and battery life from Haswell-based processor, Desktop-class browser...
Display shows screen-door effect, No touch screen, No 3G/4G/LTE option...
The Toshiba CB35-A3120 Chromebook can act as the primary computer of a home user or student, particularly if you have near-constant access to Wi-Fi. Close to the top choice, the 13-inch CB35-A3120 Chromebook comes highly recommended...

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wccftech.com

Updated:
2014-08-06 11:55:15

Average rating:66

The Toshiba Encore 8 is one of the latest tablet PC featuring Intel's Bay-Trail-T Atom processor. The tablet is aimed towards mainstream users and costs around the $299 range which is a steep price when compared against the competition.As an Intel Tablet...

Powered by Intel's latest Silvermont architecture based on the 22nm process, the Toshiba Encore 8 Windows 8.1 tablet is powerful indeed but its backed by a steep pricing of $299 US which is a lot more than its competitors that are currently offering more...

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engadget.com

Updated:
2014-08-06 11:55:15

Average rating:73

Toshiba is no stranger to Windows tablets, but what we've seen to date has typically been targeted at businesses or has otherwise been... limited. In that sense, the Encore is something special. It's not just the company's first 8-inch Windows tablet -- i...

Comfortable to hold, Bright display, Includes a micro-HDMI port -- a rarity on 8-inch Windows tablets...
No clear edge over the competition, Finicky hardware buttons, Terrible rear camera...
The Encore is a jack-of-all-trades, and master of none; while there are few things it does badly, it's not so good in any one area that you'd choose it over other small Windows tablets...

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pcworld.com_techhive.com

Updated:
2014-08-06 11:55:15

Average rating:70

There's a disappointing degree of uniformity in the Windows tablet market. Nearly all the devices use the same processor, feature the same-resolution display, and deliver the same amount of memory and storage. So I'm happy to see Toshiba's differentiating...

8-megapixel rear camera, Micro-HDMI out, 64GB of storage...
Chunky styling, Heavier that competing 8-inch Windows tablets...
Toshiba's Encore 8 packs some nice extras compared to rival 8-inch Windows tablets, but it's thicker and heavier than the competition...

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tabletpcreview.com

Updated:
2014-08-06 11:55:15

Average rating:60

Now that netbooks seem to have disappeared before we even had a chance to forget about them, the small tablet space has been quite competitive between operating systems and OEMs. Toshiba throws in its latest 8-inch Windows offering into the mix with the E...

Decent battery life, HDMI port and microSD, 8MP camera performs well, Goodsounding speakers, loud and clear...
Text not as crisp as its competitors, and hard to read in some apps, Bulky compared to other tablets in its class, Some performance issues, like in Microsoft Outlook...
I came in with really low expectations on the Toshiba Encore 8, but after using it, it's actually quite the contender for the small tablet space thanks to it's decent overall performance and battery life. If you are looking for something that can run the...

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techspot.com

Updated:
2014-08-06 11:55:15

Average rating:65

Eight inch tablets are hot items right now as consumers are discovering the perfect balance they often present between portability and usability. Apple's iPad mini is an especially popular choice among people looking for a well-polished device with a fant...

Good performance from Intel's Bay Trail SoC. Surprisingly great camera for a tablet. Windows 8.1 has a strong feature set...
Chubby, uninspiring design. Disappointing display resolution. The Windows desktop is tricky to use on a small screen.
Toshiba's first foray into the world of 8-inch Windows 8.1 tablets isn't the fantastic product the company was hoping for. The drab, chubby design is particularly uninspired, failing to make an impression up against slimmer and more portable competition...

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techreviewsource.com

Updated:
2014-08-06 11:55:15

Average rating:80

Laptops have always been portable and Windows-based hybrids and tablets have begun to offer more mobility than laptops past, but even the lightest 13- or 14-inch system is a bit too big to really use when you're walking down the street or hopping into a c...

Solid performance from fourthgeneration Atom processor. Has 32GB of internal storage. Clear, responsive touch display. Decent battery life.
Limited port selection...
The Toshiba Encore, the company's first 8-inch Windows tablet, looks pretty good with solid performance, decent battery life, and an affordable price...

pcmag.com

Updated:
2014-08-06 11:55:15

Average rating:80

Laptops have always been portable and Windows-based hybrids and tablets have begun to offer more mobility than laptops past, but even the lightest 13- or 14-inch system is a bit too big to really use when you're walking down the street or hopping into a c...

Solid performance from fourth-generation Atom processor. Has 32GB of internal storage. Clear, responsive touch display. Decent battery life.
Limited port selection...
The Toshiba Encore, the company's first 8-inch Windows tablet, looks pretty good with solid performance, decent battery life, and an affordable price...

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computershopper.com

Updated:
2014-08-06 11:55:15

Average rating:60

Call it a category of tablets in flux. Here in early 2014, compact Windows tablets—models with 8-inch screens—continue to chip away at a niche for themselves in the already-nichey field of Windows 8 tablets. And while the market hashes out the bigger...

Lots of ports onboard for an 8-inch tablet, Long battery life, Built-in GPS, Includes license for Microsoft Office Home & Student...
Thicker and heavier than competing 8-inch tablets, Display color looks flat, Screen not as bright as some on competing tabs...
If battery life matters most to you, the Encore is a decent choice among 8-inch Windows tablets, but its weight and physical design make it feel like an older model...

notebookcheck.net

Updated:
2014-08-06 11:55:16

Average rating:87

Since the release of Windows 8.1 and Intel's Bay Trail Atom generation, tablets based on the Windows operating system are growing in popularity. The 8-inch Lenovo Miix 2 8 tablet did not quite win us over in our tests, but it impressed us here and there w...

Battery life, Memory card slot, Full version of Microsoft Office Home & Students included, System performance, Price, Display, HDMI...
Limited storage space (32 GB version), Slow card reader, Back camera's resolution is lower than specified by Toshiba, No separate power connection, Short USB charging cable...
Toshiba Encore WT8-A-102Toshiba Encore WT8-A-102Toshiba's Encore WT8-A-102 Windows 8 tablet is an all-around success. Its manufacturing quality is good, it offers a respectable range of connectivity options, and the included Microsoft Office Home & Studen...

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Theinquirer.net

Updated:
2014-08-06 11:55:16

Average rating:60

JAPANESE INDUSTRIAL GIANT Toshiba's Encore tablet is a compact, relatively low-cost device that runs Microsoft's full-blown Windows 8.1 operating system despite its 8in screen format. It also comes with Microsoft Office 2013 included in the price, making...

Compact, runs full Windows 8.1, Microsoft Office 2013 is included, all-day battery life...
Occasionally unresponsive, few I/O ports, small screen makes Windows Desktop hard to use...

recombu.com

Updated:
2014-08-06 11:55:16

Average rating:60

Toshiba's Encore is the latest tablet to rock full Windows 8, and with an 8-megapixel camera, quad-core Intel processor and full Office Home and Student 2013 included for just £249, the 8-inch Encore certainly seems to offer good value for money. But is t...

Full Windows 8, All-day battery life, Good connectivity...
Plasticky design, Screen should be brighter, Rival tablets better for business...
Toshiba's Encore tablet might not be a looker, with a cheap-feeling plastic build, but it's an affordable way to enjoy full Windows on a tablet. You can download and install any PC software, and enjoy it over ridiculously long journeys thanks to the excel...

umpcportal.com

Updated:
2014-08-06 11:55:16

Average rating:0

This is UMPCPortal, the site that's been covering handheld Windows PCs since 2006 and as you might imagine we've been quite excited about the return of the small-form-factor Windows PC. The Acer W3 piqued our interest earlier in the year but the sector ha...

Overall the Toshiba Encore WT8, and this could apply to all Windows 8.1 8-inch tablets, doesn't quite feel like a polished consumer tablet. It's a little too big and there are avenues of usage that can lead to problems unless the user has experience with...

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Laptopmag.com

Updated:
2014-08-06 11:55:16

Average rating:70

Lenovo, Dell and Acer have all released 8-inch Windows 8 tablets that make the touch-ready OS more portable than ever, and now it's Toshiba's turn to get in on the fun. The Toshiba Encore ($329 MSRP; as low as $299 online) packs an Intel Bay Trail process...

Speedy performance, Useful Toshiba apps, Long battery life, MicroHDMI port...
Heavier than competitors, Screen not as bright as other tablets...
The Toshiba Encore delivers speedy performance, handy apps and more ports than other compact Windows 8.1 tablets, but it's bulkier...

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windowscentral.com

Updated:
2014-08-06 11:55:16

Average rating:0

When it comes to 8-inch tablets with Windows 8.1, consumers have quite a few choices this holiday season. The good news here is that so far, almost all of them have been really good in terms of performance due to the similarity in specs. Still, from Dell...

Despite the HDMI not working out for me and the rear camera occasionally not launching, both driver issues that presumably could be fixed, the Encore is an interesting device. In theory, I shouldn't like it—it's much thicker than the Dell and even heavie...

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