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10.1” Connected Android™ tablet with capacitive multitouch screen
The ARCHOS 101 internet tablet is a tablet who’s choice you’ll be proud of. You’ll have in your hands the best of the highly desirable Android™ technology with a large, high-resolution 10.1” screen, a weight of 480 g, and a thinness of just 12 mm. Beyond containing your window into the Internet and your HD multimedia, your device is completely customizable with a world of apps to make it your personal tablet.
Tech Specs
Product capacity • Internal: 8 & 16 GB**** flash memory
• External: Micro SD Slot (SDHC compatible)
Display characteristics High resolution capacitive multitouch 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):
• Cinema: MPEG-2 (up to DVD resolution MP/D1, 30 fps@10 Mbps)
With the above codecs, the device can play video files with the following extensions: AVI, MP4, MKV, MOV, WMV, MPG, PS, TS, VOB, FLV, RM, RMVB, ASF, 3GP
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):
• AC3 5.1
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, 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 November 2010
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Nov 28, 2010 at 10:00:22
thumbs up for …
thumbs up for archos. my AV500 is still running after being dropped n times
Nov 28, 2010 at 10:00:22
did your archos …
did your archos come shipped with it saying archos 101 internet table? and did it come shipped with android 2.2 or 2.1?
Nov 28, 2010 at 10:00:22
@k1ng617 :no access …
@k1ng617 :no access when u buy it, BUT u can install android market easily ( An apk with all google staf exist for all archos 8 gen).
for other questions I want to wait to properly test the tablet before replying! but you will not wait long before your answer. and do not hesitate if you have other questions which I would best on my many tests and comparisons;)
Nov 28, 2010 at 10:00:22
This tablet looks …
This tablet looks great! I think that would fit right into the space between my home pc and my smartphone. Does the Archos have access to the android market or sideloading apps. If so how do the normal apps scale to the increased resolution? Thanks!
Nov 28, 2010 at 10:00:22
At the end of the …
At the end of the year approaching, I suggest you test comparisons between Android Tablet on the market.
On the menu: Tablet 7 “vs 10″ samsung vs. Tablet Archos, Android Vs ipad … every day a test of one of the tablets or comparison between two products! a small thumbs-up would help me greatly to keep the pace, I count on you like you can count on me to try to provide quality content!
do not hesitate if you have any tips, comments or requests … to improve my work!
Nov 28, 2010 at 10:00:22
hey Man great Job,, …
hey Man great Job,,….look can You Tell me Where Did You get That product..online or From Store…HELP