Archos 80 Generation 9 8GB Media Tablet: feedback?

Stheno

Anyone used one of these?

Pretty much the only usage will be to surf the web, will need to be able to open image files and the odd word/pdf file, and it's intended to replace an oldish Samsung NC10 running Windows XP

I know it's dirt cheap, but given the level of functionality required do you think it's a good match?

Thanks as always for any feedback!

ED E

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

Watch out there, they've gone and released several different hardware sets under the same name. Spec wise its decent, 512MB RAM isnt listed, but thats what you get. I use a 1Ghz Single Core A8 chip in my tablet and its fine, the 1Ghz dual should handle ICS grand, but it might be worth that bit extra to bump it up a bit if you have the cash.

With something like this, the screen will be the main dealbreaker. Check out some video reviews and see how it performs.

Stheno

ED E wrote: »

Watch out there, they've gone and released several different hardware sets under the same name. Spec wise its decent, 512MB RAM isnt listed, but thats what you get. I use a 1Ghz Single Core A8 chip in my tablet and its fine, the 1Ghz dual should handle ICS grand, but it might be worth that bit extra to bump it up a bit if you have the cash.

With something like this, the screen will be the main dealbreaker. Check out some video reviews and see how it performs.

What is ICS?

ED E

Ice Cream Sandwich, otherwise known as android 4.0. Its the latest and greatest version of android.

Zaph

I have one and I think it's great. There is a known issue with the screen on older models that I believe has been fixed now. I've posted a couple of times about it in this forum if you do a search of my posts (I'm on the phone otherwise I'd link you to them).

tonyheaney

ED E wrote: »

Watch out there, they've gone and released several different hardware sets under the same name. Spec wise its decent, 512MB RAM isnt listed, but thats what you get. I use a 1Ghz Single Core A8 chip in my tablet and its fine, the 1Ghz dual should handle ICS grand, but it might be worth that bit extra to bump it up a bit if you have the cash.

With something like this, the screen will be the main dealbreaker. Check out some video reviews and see how it performs.

RE:Spec wise its decent, 512MB RAM isnt listed,

what is the archos 101 g9 like RAM wise?

ED E

tonyheaney wrote: »

RE:Spec wise its decent, 512MB RAM isnt listed,

what is the archos 101 g9 like RAM wise?

Seems like 1GB....but Archos themselves dont mention it ANYWHERE which is very suspect IMO. Get your retailer to confirm before buying.