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Archos move in on the netbook market again

David Allen — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 03:50:39 +0000

The name Archos has long been associated with portable media, but in the case of the netbooks, which for a firm like Archos is the next logical step this market has always been a problem area. However, the firm is back with a new device called the Archos Arnova; it is a budget machine and is currently available in the UK via Amazon UK with a $200 price tag. These are the features and specs for the new Archos Arnova 10 inch netbook: Product Features 10.2 inch backlit LED screen Small and Light Wi-Fi View photos, listen to music, Email Black Finish Technical Details Processor: Samsung 533 MHz Memory: 128Mb RAM, 2Gb ROM Operating System: Windows CE 6.0 Display: 10.2 inch TFT LCD Digital display Audio: Integrated speaker, 3.5 mm Stereo Headphone Jack User Interface: Buttons (Power on/off, Reset on/off), LEDs (AC/DC Power, Battery status) Interfaces/Ports: Standard SD card slot (up to 32 Gb), 3 x USB 2.0, RJ-45, DC-in Wireless Network: WLAN 802.11 b/g Battery: 2100 mAH Dimensions (W x D x H): 182.5 x 270 x 31 mm Weight: 1.1 Kg Priced at around $200 Source [Tech Fresh] a archos arnova, Archos Netbooks, Archos Netbooks

The Archos 9 ready for pre-order

David Allen — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:00:39 +0000

The Archos 9 tablet PC has been in the pipeline for some time and now it is available for pre-order on the Archos Tablet Page. The price is little less than expected but at $550, that is still a lot of cash for device such as this, but I suppose it has to be down to the consumer. Specs – touch-sensitive 9-inch resistive screen, virtual keyboard, optical track point and left/right mouse buttons, 1.7cm thick, weighs 800 grams, support for 1080p files, with a 60GB hard drive plus 25GB online storage, Bluetooth keyboard, a port replicator, an Ethernet port, two additional USB ports, a VGA output and 2 audio jacks. Source [Tech Fresh] a Archos Netbooks, nine inch display, pre-order archos tablet, Tablets

Tablets are the new Netbooks

David Allen — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:00:37 +0000

Did we a future for netbooks or will they morph into something else? According to Archos, the 9” PC Tablet is the future of netbooks and so you have to wonder why they would come out with such as statement. These tablets especially the Archos 9” so if this is the future of netbooks and as we know these are designed for mobility, so where’s the 3G? Features of the Archos 9″ – 8.9 inch 1024 × 600 touch screen display, Intel Atom 1.2 GHz Atom Z515 processor, 1 GB of RAM, 60 GB of HDD and 25 GB online storage, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity and USB 2.0. Priced at $499. Source [Eee PC] a Archos Netbooks, archos nine inch, portable tablet, Tablets

The Disney themed Asus heads for UK

David Allen — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:00:16 +0000

The much awaited arrival of the Asus NetPal netbook is heading over to the UK now, aimed at kids this 8.9 inch netbook has all of the usual Asus netbook features as well as some special effects straight from the Disney studio, these include Hannah Montana, Wall-E and Cars themes. Features: Intel’s N270 Atom processor (1.6 GHz) 1 GB RAM Windows XP Home 8.9 inch display 160 GB HDD (or a 16 GB SSD) SD/MMC card reader 3 x USB 2.0 VGA port Webcam Disney Princess Pink and Disney Magic Blue colours Hannah Montana, Wall-E and Cars themes Priced at £299 ($350) Source [Eee PC] a Archos Netbooks, asus netpal, Netbook Reviews, the disney netbook

The Archos 10 on sale next month

David Allen — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:00:56 +0000

The Archos 10 was launched initially launched back in June, but since then it sort of disappeared off the face of the earth. However, it has suddenly made a return and will be going on sale in the stores next month (October). This is bold move for Archos who have made their name producing portable media players; this netbook is an interesting departure from their core business. Features: 10 inch display 1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 CPU 1 GB of RAM 160 GB hard drive Windows XP 802.11b/g Wi-Fi Priced at $399 Source [Liliputing] a 10" Netbooks, archos 10, Archos Netbooks, in store in october

No battery option for Archos

David Allen — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:00:24 +0000

Most netbooks are offering a battery option where the consumer can opt to buy a six cell battery instead of the standard three cell battery. However, many of these more powerful batteries are bulky and tend to stick out, which spoils the look of the computer. Archos on the other hand have chosen not to offer this option, as this makes the computer lighter and more streamlined, but will consumers approve with this idea. Features: 10 inch LED backlit display powered by a 1.6 GHz N270 Atom processor One GB RAM 160 GB HDD 1.3 MP webcam Integrated Wi-Fi. Priced at around $300 Source [Liliputing] a 10" Netbooks, archos, Archos Netbooks, battery, netbook, Netbook Reviews, Netbooks by Size, options, power, size

The Archos 10 for sale at $330

Laptop Pimp — Tue, 12 May 2009 22:35:00 +0000

Currently the Archos 10 mini laptop is up for sale at just under $330 from retailer CompUSA, this is a neat little computer that offers most of what you would expect from a mini laptop, but at a decent price and some pretty good specs. Technical Specs: Intel Atom N270 processor clocked at 1.6GHz Intel 945GSE graphics 10.2 inch 1024 x 600 resolution display with LED Back Light 1GB DDR2 RAM 160GB HDD Windows XP Home OS Media card reader with support for SD, MS, MS Pro, MMC Realtek ALC662 audio Built-in stereo speakers Mic, headphone, 3 USB 2.0 ports, Ethernet port, VGA port Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g Measures 1.1 x 7.4 x 10.2 inches and weighs 2.9 lbs Three cell lithium ion battery 1.3 megapixel webcam Extended-life battery version: extended-life up to 7 hours (with 6-cells battery) Software included: Lotus® Symphony™ (office suite) XnView (picture edition) Bitdefender Antivirus 2009 (antivirus) Parental Filter (advanced parental control) Priced at $299.96 on Amazon Source [Netbook Tech] a 10", 10" Netbooks, 10.2" Netbooks, archos, Archos Netbooks, Archos Netbooks, deal, mini laptop, Netbook Reviews, Netbooks by Size

Review of the Archos 10 mini laptop

David Allen — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:00:33 +0000

After being launched a while the Archos mini laptop with ten inch display has finally surfaced and what we see is something that is fairly basic but compares with the Dell mini 10 and the Asus Eee PC 1000 HE. This is bound to please a few people who neither want a Dell or an Asus. Tech Specs PROCESSOR Intel ATOM N270 1,6Ghz VIDEO CHIPSET Integrated 945GSE OPERATING SYSTEM Microsoft Windows XP Home SYSTEM MEMORY 1 GB (DDR2 400/533) DDR2 SDRAM socket x 1 Memory slots support up to 1GB SCREEN WXGA 10.2” LED Backlight RESOLUTION 1024 x 600 HARD DRIVE HDD 160GB1 Support 2.5 inch HDD COMMUNICATION Ethernet: 10/100 M Ethernet Controller WiFi: PCI-E interface, 2 Antennas, Support IEEE 802.11b/g AUDIO Audio card : Realtek ALC662 2 stereo speakers Built-in Microphone FRONT & SIDE PORTS 3×USB 2.0 1×VGA 1×card reader port (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO) incl. HDHC support 1×DC-IN jack 1×Mic input 1×Audio output 1×RJ-45 LAN Slot for Kensington lock BATTERY 3 cells or 6 cells WEBCAM Integrated 1.3MP webcam DIMENSIONS 258 mm x 189 mm x 28 mm WEIGHT Less than 1.3 Kg (1.296Kg) with battery (for 3 cells) PACKAGE INCLUDES ARCHOS 10 (US, UK, DE or FR … Continue reading →

Review of the Archos 10 Pink

David Allen — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:24:51 +0000

One day all mini laptops will be in the pink, is it just a phase that all computer makers appear to be bringing out a version of their mini laptops in pink or is this going to be a permanent a feature to all new mini laptop catalogues. Features: CPU: 1.6-GHz Intel Atom N270 Operating System: Windows XP Home RAM Included/Expandable to: 1GB/1GB Hard Drive Size/Speed: 160GB/5,400 rpm Display Size/Resolution: 10.2 inches/1024 x 600 Size: 10.2 x 7.4 x 1.1 inches Weight: 2.8 pounds Priced at $399 Source [Net Book News] a 10" Netbooks, archos, Archos Netbooks, hard drive, intel, laptops, mini laptop, operating system, pink, windows xp

Archos 10 Mini Laptop Review

David Allen — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:00:54 +0000

It was not all that long ago when the company launched the Archos 10, but already there is a replacement waiting in the wings to take over from it, the Archos 10s has most of the features that were in the predecessor with the exception of a 3.5g modem for mobile broadband. Archos 10 has the following standard netbook features: 10.2-inch screen Intel Atom 1.6 Ghz 1GB RAM 160GB HDD Windows XP Os Wi-Fi Webcam 3 USB ports 3-cell battery Pricing not yet announced Source [Liliputing] a 10" Netbooks, 10s, archos, Archos Netbooks, atom, cell battery, intel, mobile broadband, modem, predecessor, usb ports, windows xp