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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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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 4.0Android4.0archosarchos child padArchosChildPadchild padChildPadfccgoogleice cream sandwichIceCreamSandwichkid friendlykid-friendlykid-friendly slatekid-friendly tabletKid-friendlySlateKid-friendlyTabletKidFriendlykidsslatetablettabletswifiTue, 10 Apr 2012 21:11:00 EST<![CDATA[Archos Arnova A9G3 tablet bares its backside for the FCC]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/26/archos-arnova-a9g3-tablet-bares-its-backside-for-the-fcc/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/26/archos-arnova-a9g3-tablet-bares-its-backside-for-the-fcc/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/26/archos-arnova-a9g3-tablet-bares-its-backside-for-the-fcc/#comments ImageTablets have fared far better than smartphones under Ice Cream Sandwich's Lady Liberty embrace. While the market's seen a paucity of smaller-screened Android 4.0 devices, the opposite is true of its slate cousins. And Archos appears determined to further spread Google's latest OS love to the people with a G3 update to its budget-minded Arnova line. A tab bearing the model number A9G3 -- presumably the outfit's 9.7-incher -- has recently sailed through the FCC's gates with radios for WiFi b/g/n on board. As this particular unit's currently under confidential lock and key until early May, we weren't able to glean much insight into its spec underbelly, however, we were able to discern a dual speaker setup on its back. Judging by the French outfit's leaked roadmap, this low-end entry could be on track for a debut in 2012 and will reportedly retail for up to 150 Euros (about $199US). Need to know more? Then hit up the source below to meander through the Commission's filings.

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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.

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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 $130 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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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.

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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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>70bAndroidAndroid Marketandroid tabletandroid tabletsAndroidMarketAndroidTabletAndroidTabletsARCHOSarchos 70bARCHOS 70b Internet TabletARCHOS 70b ITarchos tabletArchos70bArchos70bInternetTabletArchos70bItArchosTabletCESgoogleHoneycombhoneycomb tablethoneycomb tabletsHoneycombTabletHoneycombTabletstablettabletsTue, 20 Dec 2011 11:00:00 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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 4.0android 4.0 ice cream sandwichandroid tabletAndroid4.0Android4.0IceCreamSandwichAndroidTabletarchosARCHOS 101 G9archos 80 g9archos g9Archos101G9Archos80G9ArchosG9franceice cream sandwichIceCreamSandwichICSminipostoperating systemOperatingSystemOSslatetabletupgradeMon, 12 Dec 2011 07:35:00 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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidappappsarchosarchos 101Archos101elder careElderCareelderlyhuman assistive techHumanAssistiveTechmemomemo touchmemory lossMemoryLossMemoTouchreminderremindersseniorsenior citizenSenior CitizensSeniorCitizenSeniorCitizensseniorssubscriptionsubscriptionstablettabletsFri, 02 Dec 2011 01:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Speedier Archos 101 G9 Turbo tablet hits the autobahn]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/01/speedier-archos-101-g9-turbo-tablet-hits-the-autobahn/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/01/speedier-archos-101-g9-turbo-tablet-hits-the-autobahn/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/01/speedier-archos-101-g9-turbo-tablet-hits-the-autobahn/#comments Archos has tweaked its 101 G9 tablet with a new "Turbo" version for European users. The Turbo gets a 1.2GHz dual core processor, up from 1.0GHz, and increases storage capacity from 8GB to 16GB. Otherwise it looks the same: Android 3.2 Honeycomb, 10.1-inch display, and 802.11n WiFi support for faster porn downloads (it supports H.264 video, too). All this will set you back £299.99 or €349.99, though there's no sign of it in the US store at present. Leave it to the continent that gave us the Koenigsegg Agera and the Bugatti Veyron to get a turbocharged Android tablet, too.

[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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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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Moving right along, there's the Archos 35 Smart Home Phone, an Android-based landline phone that brings users contact sharing with their Android smartphone, MP3 ringtones, caller photo display as well as access to your current stable of Android apps. In other words, this is likely the only home phone you'll find that can also video call, check your email, look up a topic on Wikipedia and satisfy gramps. The above-mentioned 35 Home Connect should ship this September for $149, while the 35 Smart Home Phone does likewise for $10 more.

Gallery: Archos 35 Smart Home Phone and Home Connect radio

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Archos trots out Android-based DECT home phone, 35 Home Connect radio originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Jun 2011 12:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidArchosArchos 35archos 35 home connectArchos 35 smart home phoneArchos35Archos35HomeConnectArchos35SmartHomePhonebreaking newsdectdect phoneDectPhonehome connectHomeConnectinternet radioInternetRadiophoneradiosmartphonetelephoneweb radioWebRadioThu, 23 Jun 2011 12:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Archos unveils bare-bones Arnova 7 Android tablet, priced at $99]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/22/archos-unveils-bare-bones-arnova-7-android-tablet-priced-at-99/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/22/archos-unveils-bare-bones-arnova-7-android-tablet-priced-at-99/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/22/archos-unveils-bare-bones-arnova-7-android-tablet-priced-at-99/#comments
We caught a brief glimpse of Archos' new Arnova 7 tablet when it hit the FCC last week and now, we have a few more details on the company's affordable Android-based slate. Though there's no information on its RAM or processing capacity, the latest addition to the Arnova clan boasts a seven-inch, resistive touchscreen LCD with 800x480 resolution, supports 720p HD playback, and offers 4GB of flash memory. Running on Froyo, this WiFi-enabled slab will give you access to the AppsLib store, rather than the Android Market, and won't come with any of the front- or rear-facing cameras you'd expect from higher-end products. But, then again, it's pretty hard to argue with any tablet priced at just $99. No word yet on when the Arnova 7 will start shipping, but we'll let you know as soon as we find out.

Archos unveils bare-bones Arnova 7 Android tablet, priced at $99 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Jun 2011 08:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4gb720p720p video720pVideo800x480androidandroid 2.2android froyoandroid tabletAndroid2.2AndroidFroyoAndroidTabletappslibAppslibStorearchosarchos ArnovaArchosArnovaArnovaarnova 7Arnova7budgetdisplayflash memoryFlashMemoryfroyolcdpriceresolutiontabletwifiWed, 22 Jun 2011 08:47:00 EST<![CDATA[Archos Arnova 7 hits the FCC, brings new hope to penny-pinching tablet enthusiasts]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/15/archos-arnova-7-hits-the-fcc-brings-new-hope-to-penny-pinching/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/15/archos-arnova-7-hits-the-fcc-brings-new-hope-to-penny-pinching/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/15/archos-arnova-7-hits-the-fcc-brings-new-hope-to-penny-pinching/#comments Archos Arnova 7 hits the FCC, brings new hope to penny-pinching tablet enthusiasts For those who like their Android tablets cheap, it looks like Archos is ready to unleash yet another budget-friendly addition to the Arnova family stateside. The Arnova 7 slate has just graced the FCC, accompanied by the requisite confidentiality requests, which means we won't get any real-deal shots of the thing, nor a full list of specs, but we did get a rather nice sketch of the WiFi tablet via the good old label-placement diagram. If that outline's got you all worked up, the Arnova 7's already received some pricing and spec details overseas, rocking a €99 price tag, 800x480-pixel display, and Android 2.2. Now we'll just have to wait and see how that translates when the Arnova 7 makes its way across the pond.

Archos Arnova 7 hits the FCC, brings new hope to penny-pinching tablet enthusiasts originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 15 Jun 2011 18:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We were expecting some news out Archos this month and sure enough, here it is. The company has just announced that it will unveil its new Generation 9 Honeycomb tablets at a Paris event, on June 23rd. The company's third Android slate, as you may recall, was originally expected to launch at September's IFA trade show, but that date was later pushed up -- meaning we'll be able to catch a glimpse of its shiny 1.6GHz ARM A9 dual-core chip and so-called "revolutionary" 3G modem in just a few weeks. Archos certainly seems to have high expectations for the device, as well, having scheduled its debut at no less a prestigious venue than the Ritz Hotel. We'll be there (in our finest threads) to cover the event as it unfolds.

[Thanks, Marien]

Archos puttin' on the Ritz for its Generation 9 Honeycomb tablets, coming June 23 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Jun 2011 11:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1.6GHz3G3G modem3gModemandroidAndroid 3.0Android 3.0 HoneycombAndroid3.0Android3.0Honeycombarchosarchos 9archos 9 pc tabletArchos9Archos9PcTabletARMARM A9ArmA9dual coredual-coreDualCorefrancehoneycombhoneycomb tabletHoneycombTabletmodemparisritzritz carltonRitzCarltontabletFri, 03 Jun 2011 11:37:00 EST<![CDATA[Archos flashes 7c Android tablet, brags about its 1.2GHz clock speed]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/14/archos-flashes-7c-android-tablet-brags-about-its-1-2ghz-clock-s/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/14/archos-flashes-7c-android-tablet-brags-about-its-1-2ghz-clock-s/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/14/archos-flashes-7c-android-tablet-brags-about-its-1-2ghz-clock-s/#comments After taking a breather from cranking out new tablets, Archos is at it again, this time with the Archos 7c Home Tablet, a 7-inch number that ARMdevices.net caught on camera during a visit to the company's Chinese outpost. This slate packs a Cortex A8 processor and RK2918 chipset, which the rep quaintly says is "faster than any chipset you can find" -- you know, owing to its 1.2GHz clock speed and all. Alas, it runs Android Gingerbread (2.3) Eclair (2.1) and not Honeycomb (3.0), so you'll have to do some hacking to get your Android Market fix. Although the 7c has a capacitive display, the woman leading the demo appears to jab at browser links with her finger -- a throwback to some less-than-responsive resistive screens we've tested. On the bright side, 1080p video plays smoothly -- at least in the few seconds before the camera pans away. The 7c is headed to the US and Europe in June for an unknown price, but for now you can head past the break to see it in action.

Update: Check out the official (translated) press release after the break.

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Archos flashes 7c Android tablet, brags about its 1.2GHz clock speed originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>7-inch7-inch tablet7-inchTablet7candroidandroid 2.3Android GingerbreadAndroid tabletAndroid tabletsAndroid2.3AndroidGingerbreadAndroidTabletAndroidTabletsArchosArchos 7cArchos 7c Home TabletArchos tabletArchos7cArchos7cHomeTabletArchosTabletgingerbreadGoogle AndroidvideoThu, 14 Apr 2011 12:26:00 EST<![CDATA[Sneak peek at Archos Gen 9 tablets: 1.6 GHz dual-core A9 processor, 250GB HDD for €400 in June]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/20/sneak-peek-at-archos-gen-9-tablets-1-6-ghz-dual-core-a9-process/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/20/sneak-peek-at-archos-gen-9-tablets-1-6-ghz-dual-core-a9-process/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/20/sneak-peek-at-archos-gen-9-tablets-1-6-ghz-dual-core-a9-process/#comments Word on the street was Archos planned to give us a couple of new tablets at IFA this year, but it turns out the upscale Gen 9 hardware is coming a couple months prior to the September trade show. The new Honeycomb slates are set for a June 2011 release and pack a 1.6GHz ARM A9 dual-core chip (the prospect of which should get you spec-heads drooling), up to a 250GB HDD / 32GB SSD, and a patent-pending "disruptive 3G modem" -- all for €400 (about $566). Archos' fiendish plan is to steal some of the iPad 2's thunder with its speedy processor and competitive price, but history tells us it'll need more than "competitive" to truly yank any marketshare. Too bad the post-PC world can't be bothered to care, right Steve?

Sneak peek at Archos Gen 9 tablets: 1.6 GHz dual-core A9 processor, 250GB HDD for €400 in June originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 20 Mar 2011 09:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1.6GHzandroidandroid 3.0Android3.0archosarchos gen 9ArchosGen9ARMARM A9ARM A9 processorArmA9ArmA9Processordual coreDualCoregen 9Gen9honeycombifaifa 2011Ifa2011tabletSun, 20 Mar 2011 09:13:00 EST<![CDATA[Archos planning to launch high-end tablets at IFA later this summer?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/05/archos-planning-to-launch-high-end-tablets-at-ifa-later-this-sum/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/05/archos-planning-to-launch-high-end-tablets-at-ifa-later-this-sum/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/05/archos-planning-to-launch-high-end-tablets-at-ifa-later-this-sum/#commentsArchos planning to launch high-end tablets at IFA later this summer? Over the years we've certainly seen that Archos can do some decent things on limited hardware, but of course the real money is to be found on the higher end, where your iPads and your Xooms play. According to tabletblog.de, Archos has stated intent to announce two new tablets at IFA later this year, fitting into the 7- and 10-inch domains like the older (and lower-rent) 70 and 101 Internet Tablets above. Supposedly the company doesn't know what hardware either will be running, only that they'll be top-shelf components integrated using posh design. Surely that'll mean a posh price, too.

Archos planning to launch high-end tablets at IFA later this summer? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 05 Mar 2011 05:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>10-inch tablet10-inchTablet7-inch tablet7-inchTabletandroidarchosifaifa 2011Ifa2011rumortabletSat, 05 Mar 2011 05:38:00 EST<![CDATA[Archos 7 Home Tablet sees revision 2, with Android 2.1 and faster 800MHz CPU]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/30/archos-7-home-tablet-sees-revision-2-with-android-2-1-and-faste/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/30/archos-7-home-tablet-sees-revision-2-with-android-2-1-and-faste/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/30/archos-7-home-tablet-sees-revision-2-with-android-2-1-and-faste/#comments The Archos 7 Home Tablet was something of a disappointment, and Archos has shipped bigger and better things since, but the firm isn't done with the original affordable Android slate quite yet. We've confirmed with Archos that a "v2" revision is now shipping in Europe with three things the original lacked -- an accelerometer, a relatively recent version of Android (2.1) and an 800MHz Rockchip CPU. Make no mistake, those are still budget specs, and you'll almost certainly still have to hack your own Android Market on to get a full quota of apps, but it's not like you're paying any more for the extra oomph. The updated version has been spotted at Expansys for the same $200, which might actually might make it one of the best bang-for-the-buck tablets out there. Look how far we've come.

[Thanks, Marien]

Archos 7 Home Tablet sees revision 2, with Android 2.1 and faster 800MHz CPU originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Dec 2010 19:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.1Android2.1Archosarchos 7archos 7 home tabletArchos7Archos7HomeTableteclairhome tabletHomeTabletslatetablettablet pcTabletPcThu, 30 Dec 2010 19:13:00 EST<![CDATA[Archos 28, 32, and 70 now available, do not combine to form mythical Archos 130]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/29/archos-28-32-and-70-now-available-do-not-combine-to-form-myth/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/29/archos-28-32-and-70-now-available-do-not-combine-to-form-myth/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/29/archos-28-32-and-70-now-available-do-not-combine-to-form-myth/#comments Archos' line of inexpensive (dare we say "cheap," at times) Android tablets aren't necessarily on your wishlist, but for the budget-conscious, they're hard to beat. And now three new models are on sale, including the 2.8-inch Archos 28, the 3.2-inch Archos 32, and the 7-inch (of course) Archos 70. The first two will put you back $99.99 and $149.99, respectively, while the biggun' comes in both 8GB ($274.99) and 250GB ($349.99) options. What are you waiting for? Honeycomb? You're adorable.

Archos 28, 32, and 70 now available, do not combine to form mythical Archos 130 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Dec 2010 18:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>283270androidarchosarchos 28archos 32archos 70Archos28Archos32Archos70google androidGoogleAndroidWed, 29 Dec 2010 18:07:00 EST<![CDATA[Archos' Android-based 70b e-reader up for pre-order in Europe]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/22/archos-android-based-70b-e-reader-up-for-pre-order-in-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/22/archos-android-based-70b-e-reader-up-for-pre-order-in-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/22/archos-android-based-70b-e-reader-up-for-pre-order-in-europe/#comments We have all ideas that the 70b will look mighty weak after next year's spate of slates, tablets and readers hit the public view at CES, but with a price tag as diminutive as €99.99 ($130), who cares about bells and / or whistles? Spotted first in the FCC's lairs a few weeks ago, the Archos 70b e-reader is now up for pre-order in Europe, boasting a 7-inch WVGA touchpanel, 4GB of storage, 802.11b/g WiFi and an SD expansion slot. We're told that the battery will keep things humming for around ten hours (or up to 18 if using it strictly as a music player with the screen flipped off), and if we had to guess, we'd say it'll probably make the trip through the Panama Canal in Q1 2011. Question is: will you care?

Archos' Android-based 70b e-reader up for pre-order in Europe originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Dec 2010 19:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>70b eReader70bEreader7702adobe digital editionsAdobeDigitalEditionsandroidarchosdrme booke bookse readere readerse-booke-bookse-readere-readerseReaderfccgooglegoogle ebooksgoogle ebookstoreGoogleEbooksGoogleEbookstorepre-orderWed, 22 Dec 2010 19:26:00 EST<![CDATA[Engadget's Holiday Gift Guide: Tablets]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/17/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-tablets/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/17/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-tablets/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/17/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-tablets/#commentsWelcome to the Engadget Holiday Gift Guide! The team here is well aware of the heartbreaking difficulties of the seasonal shopping experience, and we want to help you sort through the trash and come up with the treasures this year. Below is today's bevy of hand curated picks, and you can head back to the Gift Guide hub to see the rest of the product guides as they're added throughout the holiday season.
You didn't think we'd let the holiday season go by without an official Engadget Tablet Gift Guide did you? Hey, give us more credit -- we know it's not 2009 anymore! The past year has seen an explosion in the tablet category, and while the iPad may still be the market leader, there's no shortage of Android and Windows 7 alternatives out there that let you surf the web, read books, and watch videos with just a flick of a finger. Sure, more are on the way, and all signs point to Apple updating the iPad in early 2011, but if you've got to have a touchscreen slab before the end of the year, we're here to lend a helping hand. Hit the break for a rundown of the best choices by price category.

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Engadget's Holiday Gift Guide: Tablets originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Dec 2010 12:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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