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Archos' line of Android tablets aren't really known for setting consumer tongues a-wagging; those honors are typically reserved for more bold-faced OEMs. As a low-cost alternative to pricier offerings, however, they make mighty fine sense. And one such slate's just swung by the Commission's gates, showing off its shiny black posterior, FCC ID (SOVAC80CO) and Arnova branding. The 80 Cobalt, as its referred to in the docs, appears to be a WiFi-only affair in keeping with its market positioning and, judging from its measurements, is likely to join the ranks of other 8-inch tabs. Hit up the source below to scour the dense fog of RF tests and legalese, if you're so inclined.

Archos Arnova 80 Cobalt sidles up to the FCC, leaves little to the imagination originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 30 May 2012 06:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Your smartphone and / or tablet is just begging for an update. From time to time, these mobile devices are blessed with maintenance refreshes, bug fixes, custom ROMs and anything in between, and so many of them are floating around that it's easy for a sizable chunk to get lost in the mix. To make sure they don't escape without notice, we've gathered every possible update, hack, and other miscellaneous tomfoolery we could find during the last week and crammed them into one convenient roundup. If you find something available for your device, please give us a shout at tips at engadget dawt com and let us know. Enjoy!

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Refresh Roundup: week of April 30th, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 06 May 2012 19:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We here at Engadget tend to spend a lot of way too much time poring over the latest FCC filings, be it on the net or directly on the ol' Federal Communications Commission's site. Since we couldn't possibly (want to) cover all the stuff that goes down there individually, we've gathered up an exhaustive listing of every phone and / or tablet getting the stamp of approval over the last week. Enjoy!

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FCC Fridays: April 13, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Archos Child Pad arrives at FCC, escapes drool-free originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Apr 2012 21:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We here at Engadget tend to spend a lot of way too much time poring over the latest FCC filings, be it on the net or directly on the ol' Federal Communications Commission's site. Since we couldn't possibly (want to) cover all the stuff that goes down there individually, we've gathered up an exhaustive listing of every phone and / or tablet getting the stamp of approval over the last week. Enjoy!

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FCC Fridays: April 6, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 06 Apr 2012 22:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>archosascend y 200AscendY200blackberryblueantfccfcc fridayfcc fridaysFccFridayFccFridaysfridayfridaysgalaxy pocketgalaxy y duosGalaxyPocketGalaxyYDuoshuaweihuawei ascend y 200huawei u8655HuaweiAscendY200HuaweiU8655lglg l35glg optimus 3d maxlg p720LgL35gLgOptimus3dMaxlt22iminipostmotorolamotorola xt560MotorolaXt560nokianokia rm-714NokiaRm-714optimus 3d maxOptimus3dMaxrimrm-714samsungsamsung galaxy pocketsamsung galaxy y duossamsung gt-p5113samsung gt-s5300samsung gt-s6102samsung r820samsung sch-r820SamsungGalaxyPocketSamsungGalaxyYDuosSamsungGt-p5113SamsungGt-s5300SamsungGt-s6102SamsungR820SamsungSch-r820sony lt22isony xperia pSonyLt22iSonyXperiaPu8655xperia pXperiaPzteFri, 06 Apr 2012 22:52:00 EST<![CDATA[Two more Archos Arnova tablets roll through the FCC]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/27/two-more-archos-arnova-tablets-roll-through-the-fcc/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/27/two-more-archos-arnova-tablets-roll-through-the-fcc/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/27/two-more-archos-arnova-tablets-roll-through-the-fcc/#comments ImageWhen it rains Archos tablets, it pours Archos tablets. A day after The Arnova A9 G3 tablet strutted its way through the commission's approval process and into our hearts, two more members of the line the are ready for their cold, governmental closeups. Archos's Arnova 7F G3 and 8C G3 have also found their way onto the the FCC's site, carrying on the company's long standing policy of making a heck of a lot of tablets -- these ones, most likely, are set to serve as the seven and eight-inch counterparts to their slightly larger, slightly older sibling.

Two more Archos Arnova tablets roll through the FCC originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Archos Arnova A9G3 tablet bares its backside for the FCC originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>A9G3AndroidAndroid 4.0android 4.0 ice cream sandwichAndroid4.0Android4.0IceCreamSandwichArchosArnovaFCCIce Cream SandwichIceCreamSandwichtabletMon, 26 Mar 2012 13:46:00 EST<![CDATA[Refresh Roundup: week of March 19th, 2012]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/25/refresh-roundup-week-of-march-19th-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/25/refresh-roundup-week-of-march-19th-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/25/refresh-roundup-week-of-march-19th-2012/#comments Refresh Roundup: week of March 19th, 2012Your smartphone and / or tablet is just begging for an update. From time to time, these mobile devices are blessed with maintenance refreshes, bug fixes, custom ROMs and anything in between, and so many of them are floating around that it's easy for a sizable chunk to get lost in the mix. To make sure they don't escape without notice, we've gathered every possible update, hack, and other miscellaneous tomfoolery we could find during the last week and crammed them into one convenient roundup. If you find something available for your device, please give us a shout at tips at engadget dawt com and let us know. Enjoy!

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Refresh Roundup: week of March 19th, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 25 Mar 2012 19:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Archos has been pushing out an array of slates ranging from kid-friendly to Prime contenders, leaving you with a plethora to choose from. One of which, is a souped-up variant of that 80 G9 we showed you a while back. The Archos 80 G9 Turbo ICS, to call it by its full name, is now ready to leave its warehouse status behind and head toward your front door. Perhaps, its main selling point is the ICS treat it brings along (shockingly, this inclusion is still a relative rarity), but it's also packing a 1.5GHz OMAP4 CPU, a 720p front-facing shooter as well as an 8-inch, 1024 x 768 display. Additionally, the G9 Turbo comes in two flavors: 8GB and 16GB, both priced at around $310 and $380, respectively. Folks looking to snag one of these turbolicious tabs can head over to the source link below.

Archos 80 G9 Turbo slate shipping now, Ice Cream Sandwich on board originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4.08 inch8-inch80 G980 g9 turbo80G980G9Turbo8Inchandroidandroid 4.0Android4.0archosarchos 80 g9 turbo icsArchos tabletArchos80G9TurboIcsArchosTabletg9g9 turboG9TurboIce Cream SandwichIceCreamSandwichicsslatetabletturboThu, 15 Mar 2012 14:27:00 EST<![CDATA[Archos outs G10 xs tablet line, readies Transformer Prime contenders]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/14/archos-outs-g10-xs-tablet-line-readies-transformer-prime-conten/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/14/archos-outs-g10-xs-tablet-line-readies-transformer-prime-conten/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/14/archos-outs-g10-xs-tablet-line-readies-transformer-prime-conten/#comments After releasing a teaser earlier today, Archos is now shedding a tiny bit of light on its upcoming G10 xs series. As slides from its recent Paris presser show, the upcoming tabs, of which little is known, will reportedly measure in at only 7.6mm thick, besting the silhouette of Apple's newest iPad; a figure that bumps up to only 11mm when paired with its companion keyboard dock. The convertible slates are set for a retail debut sometime this year and, despite not sharing the hinged design of ASUS' Transformer Prime, look to be aimed squarely at that same market space. No information was given as to the lineup's OS of choice (presumably, Android ICS) or specs, but we do know the devices will retail between 200 to 400 Euros, depending on the configuration. Hop on past the break for a brief video glimpse of this next generation in French-made tablet tech.

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Archos outs G10 xs tablet line, readies Transformer Prime contenders originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Mar 2012 18:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Archosconvertible tabletConvertibleTabletG10 xsG10Xskeyboard dockKeyboardDocktablettabletsteaservideoWed, 14 Mar 2012 18:21:00 EST<![CDATA[Refresh Roundup: week of March 5th, 2012]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/11/refresh-roundup-week-of-march-5th-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/11/refresh-roundup-week-of-march-5th-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/11/refresh-roundup-week-of-march-5th-2012/#comments Refresh Roundup: week of March 5th, 2012Your smartphone and / or tablet is just begging for an update. From time to time, these mobile devices are blessed with maintenance refreshes, bug fixes, custom ROMs and anything in between, and so many of them are floating around that it's easy for a sizable chunk to get lost in the mix. To make sure they don't escape without notice, we've gathered every possible update, hack, and other miscellaneous tomfoolery we could find during the last week and crammed them into one convenient roundup. If you find something available for your device, please give us a shout at tips at engadget dawt com and let us know. Enjoy!

Continue reading Refresh Roundup: week of March 5th, 2012

Refresh Roundup: week of March 5th, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 11 Mar 2012 15:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The 7-inch, 800 x 480-pixel touchscreen is resistive -- which might be a bit of a dirty word these days -- but considering the intended audience, it's probably a fine choice. Our prods and pokes were met responsively enough, and Ice Cream Sandwich seemed to run just fine on the modest 1GHz ARM Cortex A8 processor with 1GB of RAM. Archos claims you'll get eight hours of video playback, or 16 hours of music per battery charge, and we assume that's with the 802.11b/g wireless turned off. The plastic finish actually looks pretty good, and will wipe free of jam and chips easy enough. Also, the back has a rubberized feel that should help prevent it from slipping from those juvenile paws. It's penciled in for release in April, and the real kicker here is the price. The €99 (about $129) price tag might not quite be pocket-change, but it's pretty darn close. See Alvin and our hands-on after the break.

Gallery: Archos Arnova Child Pad hands-on

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Archos Arnova 7-inch Child Pad hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Mar 2012 09:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We know you've already added the Fisher Price DVR to the list of gadgets that may withstand the physical trauma your kid's about to put it through. But how does an ICS-equipped, 7-inch slate with parental controls sound? Dubbed Child Pad, this sticky finger-friendly tab isn't just flaunting the fact it's tasting Android's freshest treat before most of you, it's doing so with a rather modest 1GHz CPU and 1GB of RAM. In theory, that should be enough to handle your little one's multitouch doings. Speaking of, Archos is pairing up the $129 machine with access to the AppLibs Kids App Store, which offers a portfolio of over 10,000 games, books and apps. Unfortunately, there's no word on what kind of ports or internal storage the Child Pad's packing. The good news is Archos isn't saying you need to be in first grade to use it, so feel free to grab one for yourself (or your kid) when it hits shelves at the end of the month.

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Archos unveils 7-inch Child Pad slate: $129, Ice Cream Sandwich on board originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 02 Mar 2012 04:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>7 inch7-inch7-inch tablet7-inchTablet7Inchandroidandroid 4.0android icsAndroid4.0AndroidIcsarchosarchos ics tabletArchosIcsTabletchild padChildPadchildpad archosChildpadArchosice cream sandwichIceCreamSandwichicskid friendlykid-friendlykid-friendly slatekid-friendly tabletKid-friendlySlateKid-friendlyTabletKidFriendlykidsslatetabletFri, 02 Mar 2012 04:06:00 EST<![CDATA[Arnova launches 8b G2 slate, hopes to keep it cheap]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/19/arnova-launches-8b-g2-android-tablet/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/19/arnova-launches-8b-g2-android-tablet/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/19/arnova-launches-8b-g2-android-tablet/#comments Arnova launches 8b G2 slate, hopes to keep it cheap
Arnova isn't exactly a newcomer when it comes to dealing with budget-friendly tabs, already having produced the 9 and 10 G2s. The outfit's newest addition to its tablet lineup is simply dubbed 8b G2, honoring its 8-inch, 800 x 600, TFT display. Coming in what some could consider "last year's specs," the slate's packing a 1GHz CPU, 512MB of RAM, a front-facing shooter, microSD slot for extra storage (4 or 8GB built-in) and a predictably outdated piece of Gingerbread. Presumably price will be its best asset -- Arnova hasn't given us a figure but, if its predecessor is a telling sign, we can't imagine you'd part ways with more than 200 bucks.

Arnova launches 8b G2 slate, hopes to keep it cheap originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 19 Feb 2012 16:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The overall device is solid and has a very curvy and nightstand-friendly footprint -- which is important for folks like us who sleep with other bedside gadgets. The volume controls are touch sensitive and the unit itself has a decent enough range. Archos is not only pushing this as a fully-featured Alarm Clock, but also a portable Android 2.2 media device -- supporting over 30,000-or-so apps in Archos' non-Android-Market, Appslib. While the 35 home connect's features make it compelling enough to make it a viable option, we feel there's nothing to push it past its aforementioned competition, especially with the $149 price tag. Check out all the angles and interface of the 35 home connect in the gallery below.

Gallery: Archos 35 home connect hands-on

Archos 35 home connect hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 Jan 2012 23:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Archos G9 tablets getting Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade next month originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidarchosarchos g9archos tabletArchosG9ArchosTabletcesces 2012Ces2012ice cream sandwichIceCreamSandwichtabletupgradeThu, 12 Jan 2012 10:16:00 EST<![CDATA[FCC approves mysterious Archos DECT device, may or may not be secret death ray]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/26/fcc-approves-mysterious-archos-dect-device-may-or-may-not-be-se/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/26/fcc-approves-mysterious-archos-dect-device-may-or-may-not-be-se/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/26/fcc-approves-mysterious-archos-dect-device-may-or-may-not-be-se/#comments It's amazing, it's mysterious and it's hard to say exactly what it does. On Friday, the FCC passed a device described as "a handset of internet tablet with DECT," suggesting that the mystery gadget may be some sort of bizarre marriage between a DECT cordless phone and a tablet. Given the "Smart Home Phone" name on the back of the product, the tablet functionality could be used to view contacts and caller data. We'll report additional details as they become available, but until then, the person with the best guess as to what this thing actually does gets the peace of mind of a job well done.

FCC approves mysterious Archos DECT device, may or may not be secret death ray originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 26 Dec 2011 03:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There's something good waiting in the desert at CES -- and you won't need an interesting vision quest to find it. Archos has announced its 70b Internet Tablet, the company's first Honeycomb-based slate for less than two hundred bucks ($199, to be exact). The 70b IT will be lightweight (though we're not sure exactly how lightweight), and ship with a 1.2 GHz processor, 1024 x 600 capacitive touchscreen, 8 gigs of flash storage, 512MB of RAM and WiFi connectivity. There's also Android Market access, unlike with some tablets, along with HDMI output and a microSD slot. Are you sold? You'll need wait only a few more weeks to take one home -- the 70b is expected to hit stores in January, and those of you lucky enough to be trekking out to Vegas next month can check it out at the company's booth at CES. Jump past the break for the full PR.

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Archos launches 70b Honeycomb tablet, expected to ship next month for $199 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We here at Engadget tend to spend a lot of way too much time poring over the latest FCC filings, be it on the net or directly on the ol' Federal Communications Commission's site. Since we couldn't possibly (want to) cover all the stuff that goes down there, we've gathered up an exhaustive listing of every phone and / or tablet getting the stamp of approval over the last week. Enjoy!

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FCC Fridays: December 16, 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 16 Dec 2011 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>archosblufccfcc fridayfcc fridaysFccFridayFccFridaysfederalfffridaygovernmenthuaweiminipostmobilepostcrossmotorolapantechroundupsamsungsharpsonimzteFri, 16 Dec 2011 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Archos 35 home connect now shipping for $149, still looks pretty unsightly]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/15/archos-35-home-connect-now-shipping-for-149-still-looks-pretty/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/15/archos-35-home-connect-now-shipping-for-149-still-looks-pretty/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/15/archos-35-home-connect-now-shipping-for-149-still-looks-pretty/#commentsSony's Dash let you down? Can't fall for Chumby? Archos has yet another option in the blossoming world of sophisticated alarm clocks, as the previously announced 35 home connect is now shipping to the US of A. Put simply, it's an Android-based web radio that touts built-in WiFi, a pre-loaded TuneIn Radio Pro application and the ability to showcase weather, real time traffic, sports, social networking, movies, music, games and more. If your looking for a more private experience, there's even a 3.5mm headphone jack, but we aren't entirely convinced it's worth the $149 asking price. Call us crazy, but there's a bit too much 1994 in that casing.

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Archos 35 home connect now shipping for $149, still looks pretty unsightly originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Archos' duo of G9 tablets have been on the market for a few months now, but the French manufacturer has already made plans for the slates' next major update, announcing today that the devices will receive an update to Android 4.0 by the "first trimester" of 2012. Archos didn't offer anything more specific than that, but it's certainly an encouraging sign for those looking to take a bite of Ice Cream Sandwich on a budget. Read the full press release at the source link below, but be warned that it's in French.

[Thanks, Wewewi]

Archos G9 tablets to receive Ice Cream Sandwich by 'first trimester' of 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Dec 2011 07:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Thocan]

Archos CEO wants to create a child-sized robot for less than 300 euros, apparently originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We here at Engadget Mobile tend to spend a lot of way too much time poring over the latest FCC filings, be it on the net or directly on the ol' Federal Communications Commission's site. Since we couldn't possibly (want to) cover all the stuff that goes down there, we've gathered up an exhaustive listing of every phone and / or tablet getting the stamp of approval over the last week. Enjoy!

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FCC Fridays: December 2, 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alcatelarchoscobydata stickDataStickdual-screen clamshellDual-screenClamshellfccfcc fridayfcc fridaysFccFridayFccFridaysfridayfridaysgalaxy nexusgalaxy tab 7.0 plusGalaxyNexusGalaxyTab7.0Plushtchuaweii9250i9250Tkyroslgmid1126minipostnecsamsungsamsung e160Lsamsung i9250Tsamsung w999SamsungE160lSamsungI9250tSamsungW999usb stickUsbStickw999zteFri, 02 Dec 2011 11:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Introducing Memo Touch, a tablet designed for elders with short-term memory loss]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/02/introducing-memo-touch-a-tablet-designed-for-elders-with-short/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/02/introducing-memo-touch-a-tablet-designed-for-elders-with-short/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/02/introducing-memo-touch-a-tablet-designed-for-elders-with-short/#comments Here's a product you don't see every day: a tablet designed specifically for senior citizens -- albeit with rather limited functionality. The Memo Touch is designed as a reminder tool for those who struggle with short-term memory loss, and can be used to deliver gentle cues when its time to take a medication, go to the doctor and the like. It's collaborative, too, as family members may add calendar events, phone numbers and to-do items, or even share photos and personalized messages, all from the product's companion website. Based on the Archos 101, the Memo Touch sells for $299 and requires a six-month ($174) or 12-month ($300) subscription. For those who don't take to the new-fangled gadget, the tablet carries a three month return policy, where purchasers may opt to receive a refund or have the tablet restored to its Android roots. Hey, it's one more way of keeping that rascally parent under your thumb, anyway. Overbearing children will find a full press release after the break. Now, where'd we put that damn tablet?

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Introducing Memo Touch, a tablet designed for elders with short-term memory loss originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 02 Dec 2011 01:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Chris]

Speedier Archos 101 G9 Turbo tablet hits the autobahn originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidarchosdual-corehoneycombminiposttabletThu, 01 Dec 2011 10:21:00 EST<![CDATA[Archos debuts Arnova 9 G2 Android tablet, offers Gingerbread on a 9.7-inch IPS display]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/18/archos-debuts-arnova-9-g2-android-tablet-offers-gingerbread-on/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/18/archos-debuts-arnova-9-g2-android-tablet-offers-gingerbread-on/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/18/archos-debuts-arnova-9-g2-android-tablet-offers-gingerbread-on/#comments Archos' new Arnova 9 G2 tablet looks to be the very definition of a mixed bag. It's part of the company's budget-minded Arnova line, so it will likely be relatively inexpensive (there's still no official word on a price), and it packs some specs that range from decent to high-end, including a 1GHz ARM A8 processor and a 9.7-inch IPS display with a 1,024 x 768 resolution (the same as the iPad). But it also runs the smartphone-minded Android 2.3 OS on that decidedly tablet-sized display and, as with other inexpensive Android tablets, you'll have to make do without official access to the Android Market (Archos offers the Appslib application store instead). Still curious? Details on everything but a price and release date can be found at the source link below.

Update: Matias emailed to let us know that he spotted an official listing for this device on Amazon.de, carrying a price of 250 Euro. If you're interested, that's about 340 of our American dollars.

Archos debuts Arnova 9 G2 Android tablet, offers Gingerbread on a 9.7-inch IPS display originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 Nov 2011 01:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As far as tablets go, a couple of interesting things are going to happen between now and the holiday season. One, we're going to see a glut of smaller 7- and 8-inch tablets running Honeycomb (like this, this and this) hit the market. And if the Kindle Fire and Acer Iconia Tab A100 are any indication, they're going to be cheaper, making slates palatable to folks who previously couldn't bring themselves to spend $500 on a plaything. The Archos 80 G9, then, is the perfect specimen on both counts. Here you have an 8-inch tablet running Android 3.2 with a kickstand and full-sized USB port -- costing just $300 for the base model ($270, even, on sites like Amazon). So how does it stack up against other diminutive, aggressively priced tablets? Let's see.

Gallery: Archos 80 G9 review

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Archos 80 G9 review originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>8 inch tablet8-inch8-inch tablet8-inchTablet80 G980G98InchTabletandroidAndroid 3.2Android3.2ArchosArchos 80 G9Archos80G9GooglehoneycombHoneycomb tabletsHoneycombTabletsmomentus thinMomentusThinOMAP 4Omap4reviewslateslatestablettabletsTexas InstrumentsTexas Instruments OMAP 4TexasInstrumentsTexasInstrumentsOmap4TITI OMAP 4TiOmap4Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Archos 101 G9 tablet goes on sale, 8GB version now $370]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/11/archos-101-g9-tablet-goes-on-sale-8gb-version-now-370/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/11/archos-101-g9-tablet-goes-on-sale-8gb-version-now-370/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/11/archos-101-g9-tablet-goes-on-sale-8gb-version-now-370/#comments After popping up at IFA, and teasing us with the whole 'pre-sale' thing, the Archos 101 G9 is finally ready to empty your wallet. We've only seen it on the company's store so far, where the base model's available now bearing a $370 price tag, with no sign of the 250GB variant yet. For your cash you get Android 3.2, a 1.0GHz dual core processor, and even HDMI out for those times when the 10.1 inch screen just isn't big enough. Still not sure if the Archos slab's for you? Try checking out our hands-on to see if this slate with the French flair is worth your hard earned cash, and head on down to the source link if the answer is oui.

[Thanks to OneLove]

Archos 101 G9 tablet goes on sale, 8GB version now $370 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Listen up, Archos G9 owners, because there's a hefty firmware update headed your way. The new upgrade, which only recently began rolling out, integrates Google Talk directly within the firmware and introduces a number of bug fixes to the freshly released Honeycomb slates. More specifically, version 3.2.46 brings enhanced volume controls, sharpened camera quality and Flash acceleration support to the eight- and ten-inch tablets, along with a host of other tweaks. For the full list of added features, check out the source link, below.

Firmware update brings Google Talk integration, bug fixes to Archos G9 tablets originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Oct 2011 03:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3.2.46androidandroid tabletAndroidTabletarchosArchos 101archos 101 g9archos 80archos 80 g9archos g9Archos101Archos101G9Archos80Archos80G9ArchosG9bugbug fixesBugFixesfirmware updateFirmwareUpdateflashflash accelerationFlashAccelerationglitchgoogle talkGoogleTalkhoneycombhoneycomb tabletHoneycombTabletOTAOTA updateOtaUpdatetabletupdatevolumeTue, 04 Oct 2011 03:34:00 EST<![CDATA[FCC Fridays: September 23, 2011]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/23/fcc-fridays-september-23-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/23/fcc-fridays-september-23-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/23/fcc-fridays-september-23-2011/#comments We here at Engadget Mobile tend to spend a lot of way too much time poring over the latest FCC filings, be it on the net or directly on the ol' Federal Communications Commission's site. Since we couldn't possibly (want to) cover all the stuff that goes down there, we've gathered up all the raw info you may want (but probably don't need). Enjoy!

Phones

Read - Fujitsu F04D
Read - HTC PI06110 Radar (AWS)
Read - Huawei C2931
Read - Huawei C8511
Read - Huawei C8651
Read - Huawei G6050
Read - LG E510G
Read - LG L85C
Read - Motorola WX306
Read - Samsung GT-E2600
Read - Samsung SGH-I857
Read - Samsung SGH-I937 (Focus S)
Read - ZTE Movistar Vega
Read - ZTE V860

Tablets and peripherals

Read - Archos A100H
Read - Kobo Vox
Read - Motorola HZ720
Read - Motorola KZ500 bluetooth keyboard
Read - Samsung HM6000

FCC Fridays: September 23, 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, BH]

Update: Well, looks like a few of those Archos 80 G9s are shipping earlier than expected. A reader wrote in to let us know he "pre-ordered" a trio of them yesterday and they actually arrived today. He sent in the receipt (which we won't be sharing) along with a pile of photos and even a video as evidence. Check it out below.

Gallery: Archos 80 G9 unboxing



[Thanks, Andrew]

Continue reading Eee Pad Slider shipping now, Archos 80 G9 hits pre-order status

Eee Pad Slider shipping now, Archos 80 G9 hits pre-order status originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>android 3.2Android3.2archosarchos 80archos 80 g9Archos80Archos80G9asusasus eee padasus eee pad sliderAsusEeePadAsusEeePadSlideravailabilityavailableeee pad sliderEeePadSliderg9honeycombslateslatesslidertablettabletsWed, 21 Sep 2011 12:04:00 EST<![CDATA[Archos G9 tablets doing the pre-sale thing September 20th]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/15/archos-g9-tablets-doing-the-pre-sale-thing-sept-20th/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/15/archos-g9-tablets-doing-the-pre-sale-thing-sept-20th/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/15/archos-g9-tablets-doing-the-pre-sale-thing-sept-20th/#comments We got our paws on the two upcoming Archos Android 3.2 tablets the other week at IFA -- and now it seems that you'll be able to follow suit in the near future, with pre-sale beginning September 20th. The Archos eight-inch G9 starts at $299 for the 1GHz 8GB version, going all the way up to $369 for a 1.5GHz processor and a whopping 250GB of storage. The 10-incher has a 1.5GHz processor and 16GB of storage for $399 or you can plunk down $469 for the 250GB version. The 1GHz 80 G9 starts pre-sale on September 20th through Archos and goes on sale at select retailers on the 30th. Its 1.5GHz counterpart will be hitting in October. Press info is after the break.

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Archos G9 tablets doing the pre-sale thing September 20th originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 3.2Android3.2archosarchos 80 g9archos g9Archos80G9ArchosG9g9honeycombslatetabletThu, 15 Sep 2011 12:53:00 EST<![CDATA[Philly newsies to offer Archos Arnova 10 G2 tablet for $99 with subscription bundle]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/13/philly-newsies-to-offer-archos-arnova-10-g2-tablet-for-99-with/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/13/philly-newsies-to-offer-archos-arnova-10-g2-tablet-for-99-with/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/13/philly-newsies-to-offer-archos-arnova-10-g2-tablet-for-99-with/#comments Taking a cue from other publications pushing tablet content, two major Philadelphia newspapers are offering discounted subscriptions bundled with a discounted device to read it on -- the Android-based Arnova 10 G2. The Philadelphia Media Network and Arnova will offer the tablet for $99 when purchased with a two-year digital subscription to The Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News for $9.99 a month, or $129 for the year. That tally is substantially lower than the HK $1,680 (around $250) mark that the slate alone hit when it launched last month, but it's not apt to attract too much attention outside of Brotherly Love's favorite locale. So... which paper's lined up to play copycat? Check out the more coverage link after the break for some hands-on video with the tablet.

Continue reading Philly newsies to offer Archos Arnova 10 G2 tablet for $99 with subscription bundle

Philly newsies to offer Archos Arnova 10 G2 tablet for $99 with subscription bundle originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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So, so many tablets this week at IFA. Archos's pair of Honeycomb slates may not have garnered the same sort of excitement as, say yesterday's Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 or Toshiba AT200, but there are a lot of interesting things going on with the 80 G9 and 101 G9. From an aesthetic standpoint, these are pretty nice looking devices (the 80 and 101 look largely the same, save for the difference in footprint and screen size), though they're not quite on-par with the two aforementioned tablets, in terms of build. Among other things, they're a bit on the chunky side and have fairly considerable bezels.

Like those devices, the G9 tablets run Android 3.2, though a decidedly less skinned up version than Samsung's device. And their 1.5GHz processor assures that they can handle the OS with ease. Archos's tablets also have a few tricks up their collective sleeve. Flip the devices over, and you find a kickstand on one side and a slot on the other than opens up to reveal a USB port designed for the company's proprietary 3G stick.

Also pretty awesome is the ability to configure their hard drives up to 250GB -- a fairly staggering sum in the tablet world. We got to spend some hands-on time with both -- check out a video after the break.

Gallery: Archos 8 G9 tablet hands-on

Archos 8 G9 tablet hands-on

Gallery: Archos 101 G9 tablet hands-on

Archos 101 G9 tablet hands-on

Continue reading Archos 80 G9 and 101 G9 hands-on (video)

Archos 80 G9 and 101 G9 hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 02 Sep 2011 21:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>android 3.2Android3.2archosArchos 101 G9archos 80 G9Archos101G9Archos80G9G9honeycombifaifa 2011Ifa2011videoFri, 02 Sep 2011 21:12:00 EST<![CDATA[Archos A100S tablet hits the FCC, does the opposite of a full reveal]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/02/archos-a100s-tablet-hits-the-fcc-does-the-opposite-of-a-full-re/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/02/archos-a100s-tablet-hits-the-fcc-does-the-opposite-of-a-full-re/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/02/archos-a100s-tablet-hits-the-fcc-does-the-opposite-of-a-full-re/#comments It looks like the folks at Archos are keeping our friends at the FCC busy this summer. Following in the footsteps of the mysterious A70S2 tablet and the coy A80S, the A100S internet tablet is now making its way through the regulatory gatekeeper. Like its predecessors, this filing hasn't given us much to go on; it comes with the typical confidentiality requests, which means we won't get any of the juicy bits until the FCC lifts the curtain on October 15th. Until then, we'll keep our Ice Cream Sandwich dreams afloat. If FCC test reports are your thing, feel free to hop on over to the source link below.

Archos A100S tablet hits the FCC, does the opposite of a full reveal originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 02 Sep 2011 16:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>A100SA100S tabletA100sTabletandroidarchosArchos A100SArchos A100S talbetarchos arnovaarchos arnova tabletarchos tabletArchosA100sArchosA100sTalbetArchosArnovaArchosArnovaTabletArchosTabletarnovaarnova internet tabletArnovaInternetTabletfccfcc filingFccFilingfederal communications commissionFederalCommunicationsCommissionFri, 02 Sep 2011 16:27:00 EST<![CDATA[Archos A80S shows up at the FCC, keeps its specs hidden]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/18/archos-a80s-shows-up-at-the-fcc-keeps-its-specs-hidden/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/18/archos-a80s-shows-up-at-the-fcc-keeps-its-specs-hidden/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/18/archos-a80s-shows-up-at-the-fcc-keeps-its-specs-hidden/#comments Because good things come in pairs, yet another Archos tablet has popped up over at the FCC shrouded in mystère. Aside from the tab's name, the A80S, and its de rigeur WiFi b / g / n capabilities, not much else can be glimpsed from the product's filings. If the French company's recently unveiled 80 G9 and 101 G9 offerings are any indication, we could be looking at a dual-core processor setup and some version of Android -- potentially even Ice Cream Sandwich. We'll keep an eye out for any further spec-related developments, but until then, you can satisfy your Archos sweet tooth with this Gingerbread duo.

Archos A80S shows up at the FCC, keeps its specs hidden originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Aug 2011 17:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>A80SAndroidAndroid 2.3Android GingerbreadAndroid Ice Cream SandwichAndroid2.3AndroidGingerbreadAndroidIceCreamSandwichArchosArchos A80SArchos Internet tabletArchosA80sArchosInternetTabletArnovaFCCGingerbreadIce Cream SandwichIceCreamSandwichInternet TabletInternetTablettablettabletsThu, 18 Aug 2011 17:57:00 EST<![CDATA[Archos Arnova 7b G2 makes its way through the FCC, we play the name game]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/11/archos-arnova-7b-g2-makes-its-way-through-the-fcc-we-play-the-n/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/11/archos-arnova-7b-g2-makes-its-way-through-the-fcc-we-play-the-n/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/11/archos-arnova-7b-g2-makes-its-way-through-the-fcc-we-play-the-n/#comments We just saw Archos' Arnova 7 G2 make its debut in Hong Kong, and now a tablet carrying a strikingly similar appellative is popping up at the FCC. It might carry a familiar moniker, but the Arnova 7b G2 doesn't share the same skin as its recently outed cousin. Unlike the textured body we saw in Hong Kong, this guy's backside is a total fingerprint magnet, just like its predecessor, which we caught (official) wind of just two months ago. So what's up with this G2 confusion, anyway? Unfortunately, we'll just have to wait and see, as that's all she wrote for this dig through the FCC.

Archos Arnova 7b G2 makes its way through the FCC, we play the name game originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 11 Aug 2011 19:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AndroidAndroid TabletAndroidTabletArchosArchos Arnova 7Archos Arnova 7b G2ArchosArnova7ArchosArnova7bG2ArnovaArnova 7Arnova 7 G2Arnova 7b G2Arnova7Arnova7bG2Arnova7G2FCCFCC filingFccFilingG2GoogletabetThu, 11 Aug 2011 19:12:00 EST<![CDATA[Archos' Arnova 7 G2 and 10 G2 tablets launch in Hong Kong, taste like Gingerbread]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/11/archos-arnova-7-g2-and-10-g2-tablets-launch-in-hong-kong-taste/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/11/archos-arnova-7-g2-and-10-g2-tablets-launch-in-hong-kong-taste/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/11/archos-arnova-7-g2-and-10-g2-tablets-launch-in-hong-kong-taste/#comments It looks like Archos' summer of the sequels is just heating up. Less than a week ago, we spied the outfit's 8-incher at the FCC, and now our brethren at Engadget Chinese are offering up a hands-on with two more second-gen Arnovas: the Arnova 7 G2 and 10 G2. These made-over slates best their predecessors with Gingerbread and capacitive touchscreens. The original 7-inch tablet ran Froyo while its big brother came with Eclair; both sported resistive displays. The pair will also see a spec bump in the processor department, with the inclusion of a 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 -- likely the same processor found in their 8-inch sibling. While we do have Hong Kong pricing -- HK$1,680 (or $215 US) and HK$1,980 (about $250 US) -- we've yet to land a release date. So, for now, we'll just stick with "coming soon to a retailer near you?" If the wait is too much to bear, hop on past the break for some hands-on love from our Chinese counterparts.

Archos' Arnova 7 G2 and 10 G2 tablets launch in Hong Kong, taste like Gingerbread originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 11 Aug 2011 04:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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What's the summer without a sequel or two? Archos's latest entry in the eight-inch Android tablet game hit the FCC this week, sporting Gingerbread, 4GB of storage, an SD slot, and a 1GHz processor. The slate should be available later this month, carrying a price tag of between $180 and $200 -- that's a price bump over its insanely affordable predecessor, but hey, sequels always cost more, right?

Gallery: Archos Arnova 8 G2 on the FCC

Archos Arnova 8 G2 tablet makes FCC appearance, gets friendly with metal yardsticks originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 07 Aug 2011 14:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Elliott]

Archos G9 tablets priced: $300 and up, ship in September originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 18 Jul 2011 06:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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