http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/ Engadget Comments for Archos 7 Home Tablet up for pre-order on Amazon for $199 http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/Apr 22nd 2010 1:24AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/Apr 22nd 2010 1:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/Apr 22nd 2010 1:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/Apr 22nd 2010 2:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/Apr 22nd 2010 3:50AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/http://j.mp/archos-7-tablets-reactions]]>Apr 22nd 2010 9:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/
my evo will be my everything tablet]]>Apr 22nd 2010 1:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/
Dell Has Won





.]]>Apr 22nd 2010 1:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/Apr 22nd 2010 1:28AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/Dell delivered pretty much the Zune Phone we've been asking for, and then anounced another one with Android, HTC finally got some competition]]>Apr 22nd 2010 1:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/Apr 22nd 2010 2:29AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/Apr 22nd 2010 1:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/
It probably doesn't have the 250G or 500G that an Archos device typically has. Admittedly, this sort of information really only makes sense if you already know the product. For someone that's already used to a "large" Archos device, something like an ipad or an iphone doesn't seem terribly portable in terms of a video device.

This thing probably makes a dandy MCE/MythTV extender.

They make cool stuff. They push the tech farther in more meaningful ways than Apple does. Unfortunately, no one knows them and they have horrible build quality.

OTOH, I don't have to worry about all of my stuff being unplayable on another vendors device.]]>Apr 22nd 2010 11:24AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/
But if anyone needs a tablet now and is a experienced Android user, I'd go for it or the A5. I love mine.]]>Apr 22nd 2010 3:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/So much money to be made, you think this is a GAME SON?! YOU THINK THIS IS A GAME!

And I am one of the biggest Archos fanbois, to be clear, no hate.]]>Apr 22nd 2010 1:29AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/Apr 22nd 2010 1:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/Apr 22nd 2010 2:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/Apr 22nd 2010 1:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/Apr 22nd 2010 1:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/Apr 22nd 2010 1:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/Apr 22nd 2010 1:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/Apr 22nd 2010 2:19AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/Apr 22nd 2010 4:56AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/Apr 22nd 2010 1:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/Apr 22nd 2010 1:52AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/
why wouldn't it have the android market?]]>Apr 22nd 2010 3:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/archos-7-home-tablet-and-pmps-hands-on/

Not to mention there have been plenty of tablets that do not have the market. Do they *want* you to pirate your apps or something?]]>Apr 22nd 2010 3:28AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/Apr 22nd 2010 3:29AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/ copy -> install) and you get all the free applications.

Currently with this method you can't get the paid applications, but if you bought some through the android marketplace the developer might send you the install file.]]>Apr 22nd 2010 9:01AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/Apr 22nd 2010 9:05AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/Apr 22nd 2010 1:56AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/Apr 22nd 2010 2:15AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/Apr 22nd 2010 2:09AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/Apr 22nd 2010 2:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/
So basically you are telling me it is perfect for nothing. I have a fullsize laptop for unrestricted gaming at max settings, a netbook for work/class, a Droid for walking around and a desktop because I don't wanna murder my laptops battery or mobo with heat. So basically the only reason to get a tablet is HEY WHY THE FUCK NOT. IMMA MAKE IT RAIN *grins with his gleaming diamond encrusted grill*]]>Apr 22nd 2010 3:03AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/
The secret is in a device that's big enough to be useful (i.e. the screen is netbook sized) but has the inputs and flexibility of a modern phone without the restrictions of a netbook/laptop form factor. A lot of web pages and documents suit being read a portrait screen. Just turn your tablet 90 degrees, not something you'd do with a netbook.

A flat multi-touch device is great for basic sketching and games to share, e.g. and especially board-games. It's better at being a portable entertainment device than a scaled down computer. It's capable of more complex applications than a phone due to the larger screen size.]]>Apr 22nd 2010 3:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/Apr 22nd 2010 3:58AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/$720 dollars over the course of 2 years. I'd say the internet is the cheapest of all addictions. 30 bucks is what? Driving a little less aggressive each month? Cutting back on the fastfood and eating a sammich or banana for lunch? Quit smoking or drinking soda? I mean come on. Then again I guess the type of user this is targeted towards (adolescents with paper routes or some such nonsense) it makes sense. But my unlimited data package is essential to work as well as play and I can tether it to my Netbook on the go if I really need some more power.]]>Apr 22nd 2010 4:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/
I need tablet for reading PDFs and documents (40%), Watching Videos (30%), Browsing Internet 20%, PowerPoint presentations 10%.]]>Apr 22nd 2010 3:04AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/
Umm there is an excellent one I use everyday to read .pdfs. Not only that but I have one to create and display powerpoint presentations for work. But since you don't bother actually looking for things I'm not going to bother listing the name of the product. *wanders offline for the night*]]>Apr 22nd 2010 3:19AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/
:)

I also punish my students in university in the same way. Fair enough :) Now you do the same to me.]]>Apr 22nd 2010 3:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/Apr 22nd 2010 12:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/So you're taking the high road and sticking to the issues huh? Stating that consumers don't want a Tablet because it's more economical than a smartphone or netbook in that it has similar power but can multi-task but is not tied to a data plan or restrictive OS? THAT THEY WANT A GIANT IPOD TOUCH?

MADNESS!]]>Apr 22nd 2010 5:46AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/
]]>Apr 22nd 2010 5:56AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/Price is pretty killer.]]>Apr 22nd 2010 8:23AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/Apr 22nd 2010 9:53AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/Apr 22nd 2010 10:02AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/
I bought an A5 from RadioShack last year (I figured it'd mess up and they have an easy return plan), and sure enough, it died on the 28th day. It locked up from a YOUTUBE VIDEO and then proceeded to crash every hour.

Excellent product. A+++++++!]]>Apr 22nd 2010 12:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/
5" ereaders that are grayscale still cost at least $150, and the step up to the ipad is pretty huge. (though that would be my preferred route)]]>Apr 22nd 2010 11:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/archos-7-home-tablet-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-for-199/Apr 22nd 2010 12:53PM