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Tablet After weeks of speculation and a few leaks here and there, Archer finally released its new Android-based Internet. New Archos 5 Internet Tablet comes in a series of flash-based and hard disk-based configurations of 8GB ($ 249.99) and it was all the way to 500 GB ($ 439.99) versions. Among these models, 16GB, 32GB and 160GB units. Using flash memory consumes less power and greater opportunities for a traditional hard drive, making the device a total of slightly thicker.

While the Archos 5 can be very similar to some of their earlier models, there are some important differences, such as the use of a layer that the consumer Android Linux-based operating systems typically replaced. Also new for embedded Android tablets in the GPS, Bluetooth, 802.11b / g, and the FM transmitter and FM receiver. N-wireless option is definitely a surprise, because most of the same handheld wireless G, but this is a very welcome feature for video streaming use. Another nice feature for those who prefer a Flash-based version is the inclusion of an SDHC-compatible microSD slot, and allows for further expansion.

A 4.8 "Touch 800x480 Archer is a standard price as a DVR Station with HDMI output. In addition, operates HD (720p) playback no problem if a large TV with DVR station connected. Cortex-A8 to maintain the basis of the OMAP3440 New Android OS at 800MHz (including programs) of sums smoothly. even possible, a keyboard and / or mice with DVR station, in fact, she transformed into a small HTPC use.

Another new feature for the Archos 5 is the ability to connect the phone via Bluetooth, so that on-the-go data. The proposed battery Archer demands a maturity of 22 hours music and 7 hours video, of course, can differ depending on what radio used in the device after the other. Web browser, the browser is finally with Flash 10, compatible, which really is the device be set, with the exception of the remaining pack.

Overall, the Archos 5 Internet Tablet looks very convincing, and here is a big step from Archos. There is no reason to continue to use their user operating system, where they benefit from the growing Android Market and third-party apps that caused platform.

Stay tuned for more information on the Archos 5 Internet Tablet in the near future, because some models can now be pre-ordered at Amazon and somehow I see one of them eventually find a way to Jenn, who is a fan of Arch, it is.