Everybody know the big player in the Android tablet market, that’s Samsung with its Galaxy Tab. But this year, there will be a real challanger to fight and steal the market share, it’s Toshiba with its upcoming Excite X10 tablet. Expected to be available in mid-Q1 2012 for a starting price of $529.99, the Excite 10 will be the world’s thinnest 10-inch tablet at only 7.7mm (0.3 inches) thin. It weighs about a half kg and comes with a premium design, thanks to the magnesium alloy surface and Corning Gorilla Glass display.

The Excite X10 runs the latest Android mobile operating system and features micro-USB and HDMI ports, a micro-SD slot, as well as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. Regarding multimedia functionality, this ultra-thin tablet comes equipped with dual HD cameras (front and back) with LED flash and stereo speakers. From the inside, the Excite 10X configured wth a Texas Instruments OMAP 4430 processor; 1.2GHz with 1GB LPDDR2 RAM; Gyroscope, Accelerometer, GPS, eCompass and Ambient Light Sensor; and built-in rechargeable battery.

Toshiba Excite X10 tablet will be offered in two models: 16GB and 32GB. Both models will be available at the same time. Hate to wait? As always, you can find 10-inch Android tablet at Amazon.com from various manufacturers. For more gadget news, you can visit www.gadgeture.com.