Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget 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/<![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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Archoscaller dataCallerDataDECTFCCFCC filingFccFilinghandsetInternet TabletInternet Tablet with DECTInternetTabletInternetTabletWithDectsmart home phoneSmartHomePhoneMon, 26 Dec 2011 03:01:00 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 sends the A70S2 tablet through the FCC, tells us nothing in the process]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/11/archos-sends-the-a70s2-tablet-through-the-fcc-tells-us-nothing/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/11/archos-sends-the-a70s2-tablet-through-the-fcc-tells-us-nothing/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/11/archos-sends-the-a70s2-tablet-through-the-fcc-tells-us-nothing/#comments You'd think after unveiling a duo of Android 3.1 slates along with a bare-bones model Archos would have washed its hands of tablets for at least a couple months, right? Of course not -- the French company that just won't quit has sent yet another tab through the FCC, this one dubbed the A70S2. And that's about all the outfit let slip on the subject -- at least until August 19th when the confidentiality protection covering the tablet's juiciest details expires. The company wouldn't throw us a screen size, resolution, or even a confirmation that yes, this thing might well run Android like the bulk of Archos' other tablets. So if this game of "what the heck is this?" doesn't bear fruit, let's take the opportunity to have a (one-sided) heart-to-heart with our favorite French tablet maker. Archos, isn't it about time you added an easy-to-hold, 7-incher with Android 3.1, 250GB of storage, and HDMI-out to the mix? We think it'd fit in perfectly.

Archos sends the A70S2 tablet through the FCC, tells us nothing in the process originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 11 Jul 2011 09:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Archos Internet Tablets get firmware updates, everybody gets a Froyo originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Dec 2010 22:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It was just last week the Android-powered Archos 32 spontaneously burst into existence with a premature sale, and thanks to the FCC we can say today that we also know what it looks like. As you can see in the picture above, the "minidroid" appears to be a completely capacitive affair, with dedicated buttons and directional controls surrounding that 3.2-inch screen. The full filing also reveals built-in GPS, a 3.5mm headphone jack and Archos' trademark kickstand alongside Bluetooth and WiFi. While it does have a microphone as originally reported, there's strangely no mention of a camera in the user's manual, which actually suggests that circle on the back of the device may be the integrated speaker. (Here's hoping we're proven wrong.) On the connectivity front, ARCHOS seems to have the usual host of accessories planned including a 720p-capable DVR dock, but frustratingly the unit also requires a proprietary connector to transfer data and charge. Should the original leak be accurate, expect to see this one at e-tailers in the coming months for a penny under $150, an excellent price should the build quality equal the company's codec support.

Gallery: Archos 32 Internet Tablet first pics

Archos 32 Internet "Tablet" hits the FCC, pictures and manual in tow originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Aug 2010 06:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ArchosArchos 32Archos 32 Internet TabletArchos32Archos32InternetTabletFCCinternet tabletInternetTabletleakleakedleaksminidroiduser manualUserManualWed, 11 Aug 2010 06:12:00 EST<![CDATA[Archos promises six Internet Tablets this summer for hands of all sizes]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/12/archos-promises-six-internet-tablets-this-summer-for-hands-of-al/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/12/archos-promises-six-internet-tablets-this-summer-for-hands-of-al/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/12/archos-promises-six-internet-tablets-this-summer-for-hands-of-al/#commentsArchos promises six Internet Tablets this summer for hands of all sizes If you're suffering from Goldilocks Syndrome, unable to find the perfect portable device, Archos is releasing a suite of suite of Internet Tablets this summer and surely one of them will be just right for your choosy tastes. The company looks poised to launch six of the things according to a slide that slipped out from a presentation given by Archos CEO Henri Crohas. The slide (above) shows a mockup image of six separate tablets, which are said to range in price from $100 to $350 with processors ranging from 800MHz up to 1GHz and screens from 3- to 10-inches. This single slide is all that we have to go on at this point, so go ahead and eat your porridge already before it gets too cold. We'll bring you more news on these when we have it.

Archos promises six Internet Tablets this summer for hands of all sizes originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Apr 2010 08:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Archos 7 and 8 Home Tablets are cheap, but you get what you pay for originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Archos disappointed quite a few users last month by pushing out an Android 1.6 (a.k.a. "Donut") update for its Archos 5 internet tablet only to yank it shortly thereafter due to a "last-minute major issue," but it now looks like it's finally set things right -- the update is once again available for download, and it apparently works just fine this time. Among other things, the update optimizes applications for the Archos 5's high resolution screen, and adds features like Quick Search to help you find music, contacts and other information more easily. Hit up the link below for all the necessary upgrade details.

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Archos 5 gets Android 1.6 update, for real this time originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 1.6Android1.6archosarchos 5archos 5 internet tabletarchos5Archos5InternetTabletinternet tabletInternetTabletmedia playerMediaPlayermidpmpThu, 21 Jan 2010 12:23:00 EST<![CDATA[Archos 5 says hello, goodbye to Android 1.6]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/28/archos-5-says-hello-goodbye-to-android-1-6/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/28/archos-5-says-hello-goodbye-to-android-1-6/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/28/archos-5-says-hello-goodbye-to-android-1-6/#comments It would seem somebody over at Archos HQ was sipping a little too much of the Chardonnay over the holidays, as the company's latest firmware update for the 5-inch Internet Tablet has suffered something of a false start. Intended to bring the onboard Android up to the civilized ways of version 1.6 and to fix a few outstanding bugs, the update has been yanked due to the above "last-minute major issue." Mind you, when the non-toxic version does hit, you should still be wary -- it appears the latest firmware disables the hack that allowed users to re-install some Google apps missing from the default software on the device. Ah well, a shambling but active updating regimen is better than none at all.

Archos 5 says hello, goodbye to Android 1.6 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 28 Dec 2009 05:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Tablet Wars: Episode V - Dell Strikes Back at CES? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Dec 2009 06:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Android-based Archos 5 Internet Tablet surfaces in 8GB form for $250 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Archos 5 firmware 1.1.01 rights all wrongs? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Via Pocketables]

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Archos 5 has 99 problems and a glitch is one, 160GB version pulled by Amazon originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Oct 2009 04:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Here we go again... it's Tuesday and the store's been taken off-line as rumors of a new touch-screen tablet flood our tips box. That can mean only one thing: a new Android tablet from Archos. What, were you expecting something else?

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Archos store is down, you know what that means? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Via ArchosFans; thanks, Steve and Axel]

Gallery: Android-based Archos gets pictured, briefly priced by B&H


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Android-based Archos gets pictured, briefly priced by B&H originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Android-based Archos 5-inch Internet Tablet coming September 15 with (you guessed it) an AppsLib store originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 Aug 2009 07:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This one is just looking hotter every minute. According to a product page at Beach Audio which has seemingly jumped the gun -- though by how much is unclear, still no release date -- the 704 Mobile DVR from Archos has a 7-inch 800 x 480 touchscreen, sufficient for playing DVDs at full resolution. There's also an 80GB HDD, and the ability to stream video straight from your PC over WiFi. The wording is a bit unclear, but it sounds like the DVR functionality comes from a USB add-on accessory or dock. Beach Audio is quoting a rather odd $527.99 price for the unit, and we're still unclear on a few things, but what we are pretty sure of is that the 704 is going to be a major contender for your internet tablet / portable video dollar.

[Via Generation MP3 and ArchosLounge]

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More Archos 704 specs spilled originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Feb 2007 11:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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