Archos 5 Internet Tablet
The Archos 5 Internet tablet is a high powered device which
enables users to experience the internet, enjoy media and TV from a
compact handheld device. Unlike Apple's iPod touch, its
nearest competitor, the Archos 5 Internet tablet is powered by
free and open source software. Under its bonnet purrs the
Android operating system
The tablet is ultra portable weighing a mere 182g or 286g,
has a black stainless steel body, and sports a remarkably vivid
4.8-inch display with a resolution of 800x480 pixels. The device
lets users surf the web in the same way as a regular PC either via
Wi-FI or by
using a Bluetooth connection to tether a mobile phone. There is not
the inconvenience of having to zoom in and out which often limits the
enjoyment of surfing the net on mobile devices (especially mobile
phones).
The tablet can play a wide variety of
video and audio formats including MPEG-4 AVI, MJPEG, WMV,
with plug-in: H.264, AAC, MPEG-2, WMV HD, MPEG-4 HD, MP3,
WMA, Protected WMA, WMA 5.1, WAV, OGG, FLAC, with plug-in: AAC3, AAC+,
and AC3. Flash is also supported.
Taking into consideration the fact that the device has a good
set of web related features, such as web radio, email, and online
videos, this helps to make the Archos 5 one of the best Web-centric
devices available.
The device comes supplied with a wealth of applications
including ThinkFree Mobile (for viewing Office documents), Deezer,
Dailymotion, eBuddy IM, Twidroid, DroidIn, Moov, CraigsPhone, and
QuickPedia. Full-page web browsing is, of course, provided
effortlessly. Additional applications can be downloaded from Archos'
AppLib store, and it is also possible to use Android Market (which
is Google's equivalent to Apple's App Store), although this has not
been properly integrated.
The Archos is equipped with an accelerometer which allows the
screen to automatically switch its orientation when you rotate the
device.
A recent exciting development is that the Ångström Linux distribution can now
be installed on the device, opening up a complete Linux environment on
the tablet.
Archos 5
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Price
£280.97 (32GB)
£306.51 (160GB)
£357.60 (500GB) - all UK prices
Manufacturer
Archos
Website
www.archos.com
Support
Sites:
User
Manual, FAQ,
ArchosFans,
Archos Lounge
in French, JBMM
in French, openAOS,
Ångström
Linux
Selected
Reviews:
Engadget,
TrustedReviews,
PC
Advisor, T3,
CNet
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Specifications:
- ARM Cortex A8 OMAP 3440 processor (800 MHz)
- Additional processor: 32 bit DSP @ 430 MHz
- 4.8" resistive TFT touchscreen with 800 x 480 pixels
- Storage: 8 to 32GB flash memory; Hard Drive 160GB to 500GB
- Built-in WiFi (802.11 b/g/n)
- Bluetooth 2.0 A2DP, EDR, ARCP, HID, Dial Networking
- 720p HD content
- FM transmitter and FM receiver (RDS)
- MicroSD card slot (8GB to 32GB)
- Microphone
- 3.5mm headphone jack, proprietary dock port
- Built-in GPS receiver
- Leg stand
- Battery life:
- Music playback: up to 22 hours
- Video playback: up to 7 hours
- Addons:
- DVR Station
- DVR Snap-on
- Mini Dck
- Battery Dock
- FM Remote
- Helmet cam
- GPS Card Holder
- HDMI Mini Dock
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Last Updated Sunday, February 07 2010 @ 05:30 AM EST
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