The Archos 101, what is all the hype about?
We’ve put this blog post together to give a little insight into this great new product from Archos.
It comes with a massive 1024 x 600 pixel screen, putting it on a par with the iPad and the Samsung Galaxy Tab.
• Size: The Archos 101 is thinner and lighter than an iPad
• Storage: Just like the Galaxy Tab, the Archos 101 is expandable up to 32GB of extra storage via a MicroSD card. Not to mention you can use multiple cards—whereas iPad users are forever limited to the built-in SSD
• Ports/connectivity: this is where the some of the biggest differences exist. The Archos 101 has a webcam, HDMI output, and a USB host port. In contrast, the iPad only includes a proprietary jack for connecting a USB dongle.
• Speed: both use a 1GHZ ARM-designed processor. Where the two devices differ is that the iPad’s GPU is combined onto one die with the processor.
• Kickstand: another nice touch is that it has a built-in kickstand. The iPad has a docking accessory, but it’s nice to be able to prop a tablet without holding it in one hand.
• The Archos 101 comes in 2 flavours Archos 101 Internet Tablet / 8GB or Archos 101 Internet Tablet / 16GB of flash memory, you can also pack in up to 32GB with an extra microSD card, just like the Archos 70.
• It only weighs 480g , which is a lot lighter than the iPad, and we can imagine a longer watching session without the kickstand would really benefit from this additional slimming down.
• The 12mm profile is also ridiculously thin but the built quality is excellent.
| Archos 101 Tech Spec Product capacity |
• Internal: 8 & 16 GB**** flash memory • External: Micro SD Slot (SDHC compatible) |
| Display characteristics | High resolution touch screen, 1024×600 pixels (WXVGA), 10.1” TFT LCD |
| Application Framework | Android 2.2 Froyo7 |
| Processor | • ARM Cortex A8 at 1 GHz with DSP • Graphic accelerator: 3D OpenGL ES 2.0 |
| Video Playback1 | • MPEG-42 HD (up to 720p, 30 fps@6Mbps) • MPEG-42 (ASP@L5 AVI, up to DVD resolution, 30 fps@8Mbps) • H.264 HD (HP@L3.1 up to 720p, 30 fps@5Mbps) • WMV9/VC1 (AP up to 720p 30 fps@10Mbps) • M-JPEG (Motion JPEG Video) in VGA resolution With optional plug-in (downloadable on www.archos.com): |
| Audio Playback1 | • MP3 CBR & VBR • WMA, WMA-Pro 5.1 • WAV (PCM/ADPCM) • AAC, AAC+ 5.13 • OGG Vorbis • FLAC With optional software plug-ins (downloadable on www.archos.com): |
| Photo viewer4 | JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF |
| Subtitles | Support subtitles files with .srt, .ssa, .smi, .sub extensions |
| Webcam | • Yes |
| Pre-installed applications | • Aldiko, Ebuddy, Wikipedia, Avecomics, HubKap, Deezer, Mewbox, Raging Thunderlite (a 3D car demo game), WordNewspaper, Touiteur, Fring |
| Interfaces | • USB slave 2.0: Mass Storage Class (MSC) • Full size USB host: Mass Storage Class (MSC) • Micro SD (SDHC compatible) • HDMI output5 (Mini HDMI / HDMI cable sold separately) |
| Communication protocols | • WiFi (802.11 b/g/n) • Bluetooth 2.1 EDR |
| Miscellaneous | • Built-in speaker • Built-in leg stand • Built-in Microphone • G-sensor • Front VGA camera |
| Power source | • Internal: Lithium Polymer battery • External: Power adapter/charger |
| Battery life | • Music playback time6: up to 36 hours • Video playback time6: up to 7 hours • Web surfing6: up to 10 hours |
| Scalability | • Device automatically downloads latest firmware updates when the WiFi connection is activated • Updates can also be downloaded at www.archos.com and updated via USB mass storage |
| Dimensions & weight | • 270 x 150 x 12 mm • 480 grams |
| Minimum system requirements | • Microsoft® Windows® XP, Vista, 7 or higher • Mac • Linux • USB 2.0 interface |
| Package includes | ARCHOS 101 internet tablet, earphones, Standard USB cable, Quick Start Guide (QSG), legal and safety notice, power charger. |
| * Maximum resolution = 1280 x 720 pixels ** Only available on Android™ 2.2 Froyo *** The function of relaying your internet connection may not be authorized by your mobile phone operator or may require a special data plan option. Please refer to your contract. **** 1 GB= 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity is less. 1/ Certain bitrates, resolutions, and/or file variations may not be compatible. 2/ MPEG-4 ASP@L5 AVI (MPEG-4: ISO standard by Moving Picture Experts Group; AVI: audio/video file container by Microsoft) without GMC and Quarter pixel. 3/ Does not read AAC protected files. 4/ Certain resolutions and file sizes may not be compatible. 5/ External video output disabled for Macrovision®-protected contents. 6/ Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings. Test run with low backlight. 7/ Available in October 2010 |
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