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Toshiba Launches $110 Android Tablet

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Toshiba has launched Excite Go, a seven-inch tablet running Android 4.4, with prices starting from $109.99.  The Excite Go uses a quad-core Intel Atom processor, and comes with 16GB of internal storage. Other features include a  capacitive multi-touch 1024×600 display, a micro USB port, and a microSD card slot.

The Excite Go comes in a gold finish, and weighs 12.5 ounces.  A single charge on the Excite Go provides up to 7.5 hours of general use or up to 6 hours of video playback.  The Excite Go will be available beginning in early July.

[Image courtesy: Toshiba]

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