Archos 80 G9 Tablet

ARCHOS 80 G9 

8GB TURBO 

TABLET

Archos has released its new range of media tablets.  After using the range from last year, I have to admit I really like these new versions.  

They have really ramped up the specs and made them all available at a great price.  I have seen them start from £180 for the 80 G9 8gb version.  Just check out the specs.....

Tech Specs
Display characteristics	• 8”: 1024 x 768
Application Framework	• Android
Processor	• Standard version: OMAP™ 4 smart multi-core ARM CORTEX A9 at 1GHz. • Turbo version: OMAP™ 4 smart multi-core ARM CORTEX A9 from 1.2GHz to 1.5GHz (at start of 2012). • 3D OpenGL (ES 2.0)
Capacity	• Flash Memory: 8 or 16GB* + microSD Slot (SDHC compatible) • HDD memory: 250GB*
Video Playback1	• MPEG-4 HD (up to 1080p) • MPEG-42 (ASP@L5 AVI, up to DVD resolution) • H.264 HD (HP@L4.2, up to 1080p@30 fps and 1080i/720p@60 fps) With optional plug-in: • Cinema: MPEG2 (up to DVD resolution MP/D1) With the above codecs, the device can play video files with the following extensions: AVI, MP4, MOV, 3GP, MPG, PS, TS, VOB, MKV, FLV, RM, RMVB, ASF
Audio Playback1	• MP3 • WAV (PCM/ADPCM) • AAC3, AAC+ 5.13 • OGG Vorbis • FLAC With optional software plug-in: • AC3 5.1
Photo viewer4	• JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF
Subtitles	• .srt, .ssa, .smi, .sub formats supported
Webcam	• 720p front camera with 720p encoding
Interfaces	• USB slave: Mobile Transfer Protocol (MTP) • USB host: Mass Storage Class (MSC) (Micro USB/USB Host cable sold separately) • microSD (SDHC compatible) • HDMI output6 (Mini HDMI / HDMI cable sold separately)
Communication protocols	• WiFi (802.11 b/g/n) • Bluetooth 2.1+ EDR
Miscellaneous	• Built-in GPS • Built-in speakers • G-sensor • Compass • Built-in kick stand • Built-in Microphone
Power source	• Internal: Lithium Polymer battery • External: Power adapter/charger
Dimensions & weight	• Flash series: 226 mm x 155 mm x 11.7 mm (8.90 x 6.11 x 0.46 inch) - 465g (17 oz) • Hard Drive series: 226 mm x 155 mm x 14.7 mm (8.90 x 6.11 x 0.58 inch) - 599g (21.9 oz)
Battery life	• Music playback time7: up to 36 hrs • Video playback time7: up to 7 hrs • Internet navigation time 7: up to 10 hrs
Scalability7	• Device automatically downloads latest firmware updates when the WiFi connection is activated • Updates can also be downloaded at www.archos.com
Minimum system requirements	• Microsoft® Windows® 7, Vista, XP or higher • Mac OS. X with Android Transfer Files application (not included) • Linux with android MTP tool (not included) • USB 2.0 interface
* 1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity is less.  1/ Certain bitrates, resolutions, and/or file variations may not be compatible.  2/ MPEG-4 ASP@L6 (MPEG-4: ISO standard by Moving Picture Experts Group) without GMC.  3/ Does not read AAC protected files.  4/ Certain resolutions and file sizes may not be compatible.  5/ Not all Google applications are available in all countries  6/ External video output disabled for Macrovision®-protected contents.  7/ 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.  This gives you access to full flash internet support, full 1080p HD video, front view camera for video calls and of course full access to the Andriod Market. Another great feature on this little device is that you can make it 3G.  This is done by having to purchase an additional 3G USB stick from Archos.  Cost of this on the website is £49 which does add a bit of "ouch" to thinking of adding this function, but again not a lot of tablets out there in this price range even begin to offer this. I really liked using this tablet and enjoyed it experience.  The screen is not like anything you would see on a Samsung or a Apple device but this is a great entry level product that won't cost you the earth! Check out my video unboxing.....