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Archos 101
$300.00
Released October, 2010
The Pros:HDMI outputting offers simplistic content outputting - output up to 720p. Battery life is relatively strong - 4+ hours with WiFi/backlight/applications enabled. Display is large and clear - has the display aesthetics of a high-end netbook.
The Cons:Build quality is relatively poor for the price point - all plastic, LCD display and metallic connectors are fairly flimsy. WiFi connectivity is prone to intermittence - must be used as close as possible to router source. Lacks access to the official Android Marketplace.
The Archos 101 is one of five Android Froyo tablets/PMPs that all feature the Android 2.2 ‘Froyo’ operating system and an integrated accelerometer. In particular, the 101 is a full-fledged tablet released as a direct contender to the Apple iPad.
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It features a 1GHz processor, 16GB of internal memory, microSD memory expansion, WiFi/Bluetooth connectivity, and an ultra-large 10.1” display that unlike its predecessor (the 70) is standard touchscreen—and not multi-touch. It's 30% lighter than the iPad, yet provides 12% more screen surface, and all this at a price significantly less than the iPad. Plus the screen is larger than the smallest netbook PC, and it offers a 1024x600-pixel resolution which is optimal for high-definition video playback. And it adds several components missing from the iPad, such as a camera for video chat, a USB interface, and an HDMI output.
Features
- Android Froyo Tablet
- Android 2.2 (Froyo) Operating System
- 10.1” WXVGA Touchscreen Display
- ARM Cortex A8 (1GHz) Processor
- Built-In Hard Drive
- 3D OpenGL ES 2.0 Graphic Accelerator
- Audio/Video Capture & Playback
- Proprietary Music Player
- Internet Browsing w/Flash 10 Support
- Built-In Email Application
- Archos AppsLib
- Image Viewing
- USB 2.0 Connectivity
- SDHC Memory Expansion
- HDMI Output
- Front-Facing 720p Camera
- Built-In Microphone & Speaker
- Lithium Polymer Battery
- Samba/UPnP Protocols
- 802.11b/g/n Wireless Connectivity
- Bluetooth 2.1+EDR Connectivity
- Integrated Leg Stand
- Windows/Mac/Linux Compatibility
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Pros & Cons
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HDMI outputting offers simplistic content outputting - output up to 720p
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Battery life is relatively strong - 4+ hours with WiFi/backlight/applications enabled
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Display is large and clear - has the display aesthetics of a high-end netbook
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Built-in speakers perform relatively well - able to handle high volume outputs without distorting
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lightweight and thin - noticeably lighter than the iPad
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Wide variety of supported audio and video formats - more so than many competitor models
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runs the powerful open source Android OS (2.2)
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affordable price point - $299 for 8GB, $399 for 16GB
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micro-USB and standard USB ports
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Build quality is relatively poor for the price point - all plastic, LCD display and metallic connectors are fairly flimsy
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WiFi connectivity is prone to intermittence - must be used as close as possible to router source
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lacks access to the official Android Marketplace
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Digitizer tends to lose calibration/sensitivity rather quickly - some models require calibration every 20-40 minutes
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no talk of being updated to Android 3.0 Honeycomb (with its tablet optimizations)
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cruddy 1,024 x 600px TN-based display (poor colour and viewing angles next to the IPS technology found in the likes of the iPad)
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