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Archos G9 tablets get bug-fixing update

by Quentyn Kennemer on May 3rd, 2012 No Comments

Archos have issued updates for two tablets in their G9 line, the 80 and 101. For starters, we’ve got fixes for WiFi disconnection issues, fixes to help with GPS stability, and fixes for an issue where the device would reboot if an application took up a lot of resources. You can find the full changelog [...]

ARCHOS G9 Turbo tablets now shipping with Ice Cream Sandwich

by Kevin Krause on March 15th, 2012 No Comments

ARCHOS has gone Android 4.0 happy. Not long after releasing the update for existing G9 series tablets, the company has begun offering their G9 Turbo slates with Ice Cream Sandwich pre-installed. Both the 8-inch ARCHO 80 G9 Turbo and 10.1-inch ARCHOS 101 G9 Turbo have been treated to the latest version of Android and will [...]

ARCHOS Readies Transformer Competitor With New G10 XS Series

by Chris Chavez on March 14th, 2012 No Comments

The world of convertible Android tablets is about to get a little more crowded once Archos bring their new G10 XS series to market. The Transformer competitor was teased in a video the company uploaded to YouTube today teasing the new tab, pretty much showing off the entire device while still keeping an air of [...]

ARCHOS releases Ice Cream Sandwich for its G9 series tablets

by Kevin Krause on March 8th, 2012 No Comments

ARCHOS has an update ready for its G9 series tablets bringing their aging Android 3.2 builds into the modern era with a taste of Ice Cream Sandwich. The new software brings the software build of the ARCHOS 80 G9 and ARCHOS 101 G9 to Android 4.0.3. Slightly confusing is that the update is software version [...]

Archos releases new affordable Arnova 8b G2 tablet

by Edgar Cervantes on February 19th, 2012 No Comments

Many times, we ignore the affordable tablets, but they can be a great device for a big percentage of the population. A Manufacturer that is among the best-known for good quality (relatively), affordable devices is Archos. And it has just introduced a new member to the Arnova G2 family – the Arnova 8b G2. The [...]

ARCHOS Announces Ice Cream Sandwich for G9 Tablets, Coming First Week of February

by Kevin Krause on January 12th, 2012 No Comments

A bit of news worth pulling out of our booth visit to ARCHOS has everything to do with Ice Cream Sandwich. The update is headed to their 10-inch G9 tablets, with a launch currently penned in for the first week of February. The upgrade from Android 3.2 to 4.0 will apply to the currently available [...]

ARCHOS Home Connect, ARCHOS 70b and Next Generation ARCHOS G9 at CES 2012 [VIDEO]

by Kevin Krause on January 12th, 2012 No Comments

Unlike some comapny’s with their sprawling display full of flashy lights and HD television monitors, ARCHOS’ booth at this year’s CES was quite modest. It may have to do with the company’s new focus on helping consumers define their tablet experience. Rather than showing off a range of devices that more or less all accomplish the [...]

Archos DECT-Enabled 35 Phone is a Smart Home Phone That Runs Android

by Quentyn Kennemer on December 27th, 2011 No Comments

Archos looks set to offer a new DECT phone that will run Android 2.2. The device has a 3.5 inch display and has WiFi. Using its browser you’ll be able to visit websites and even download apps and games. With its front-facing camera video conferencing is also a possibility making this a smart home/office phone [...]

ARCHOS 70b Brings Honeycomb at a $200 Price

by Kevin Krause on December 20th, 2011 No Comments

What’s better than a $200 tablet? A $200 tablet with Honeycomb. ARCHOS has unveiled their latest budget-priced tablet, the 70b Internet Tablet, a slate featuring a 1.2GHz processor, 1024 x 600 7-inch capacitive display, 8GB of storage, and 512MB of RAM. The ARCHOS 70b also sports WiFi connectivity, HDMI output, and expandable microSD memory. The [...]

Archos Shows Off Ice Cream Sandwich Running On Their G9 Tablet [Video]

by Chris Chavez on December 7th, 2011 No Comments

In an effort to keep their G9 tablets fresh in everyone’s mind, Archos uploaded a video today showing off their dual-core tablet rockin’ the only Android firmware anyone really cares about — Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. There’s no denying the G9′s aren’t very easy on the eyes in the looks department but the appeal [...]

Archos Unveils Arnova 9 G2 Tablet With 9.7-inch IPS Display

by Chris Chavez on November 18th, 2011 No Comments

Archos has added another model to their Android tablet lineup, this time with the 9.7-inch Arnova 9 G2. The device features a vivid 1024×768 IPS display, 1GHz single-core processor, front facing camera, 8GB of storage, stereo speakers, microphone and all running on Android 2.3 Gingerbread. The lack of a dual-core processor and anything less than [...]

Archos Makes Last Minute Changes To High-End G9 Honeycomb Tablets Before October Launch

by Chris Chavez on September 27th, 2011 No Comments

Looks like Archos is facing some hiccups with their upcoming 1.5GHz G9 Honeycomb tablets. Apparently, Texas Instruments wont be able to keep their end of the bargain with their 1.5GHz OMAP 4 processors being pushed back until next year. This, in turn, is causing Archos to rethink their gameplan. Rather than delay the October launch [...]

Archos’ G9 Honeycomb Tablets Headed Our Way September 20th Starting at $300

by Quentyn Kennemer on September 15th, 2011 No Comments

Archos definitely has the best-priced Honeycomb tablets coming out and, thankfully for you, it won’t take long to head to store shelves. They’ve just announced September 20th availability with final pricing plans for two of the G9 tablets (two configurations each). First up, we’ve got the 8 inch model. This one has a 1GHz dual-core [...]

Philly Papers Subsidize Tablets for Subscribers, But Don’t Get Too Excited

by Quentyn Kennemer on September 13th, 2011 No Comments

Some interesting news for you folks today. Philadelphia Media Network has announced their plans to allow subscribers to get discounted tablets in exchange for two-year membership to digital distributions of the Philadelphia Inquirer and/or the Philadelphia Daily News. The tablets will cost $99 after subsidy. Plans for subsidizing tablets were revealed two months ago. It [...]

Archos’ Arnova 7 G2 and Arnova 10 G2 Launch in Hong Kong with Gingerbread on Board

by Kevin Krause on August 11th, 2011 No Comments

Yesterday we glimpsed a second-generation Arnova 7 tablet slinking through the FCC, wondering in what ways other than a retooled casing the tablet would differ from it predecessor. Now we have the answers, as the Arnova 7 G2 and its larger counterpart the Arnova 10 G2 have launched in China. Both update the resistive touchscreens [...]

Archos’ Updated Arnova 7 Passes through the FCC

by Kevin Krause on August 10th, 2011 No Comments

Remember Archos’$99 Arnova 7 tablet? Announced back in June, an updated version is already making the rounds at the FCC under the guise Arnova 7b G2. The second-generation version of Archos’ budget-lable tablet gets a refined form factor that show off a bit more curve along the sides. The original Arnova 7 was square along the [...]

Archos G9 Tablets Get Priced for Preorder; 10 Inch Variant Starting at $370, 8 inch Variant at $300

by Quentyn Kennemer on July 18th, 2011 No Comments

Archos’ G9 tablets are a bit more pricier than initially expected but are still the most reasonably tablets in the market for the kind of power they provide. Archos has put up preorder details and have priced each tablet at 3 different levels. For the G9 101 (10 inches), you can get a 1GHz-clocked 8GB [...]

Archos A70S2 Leaves Us with More Questions than Answers as it Passes the FCC

by Kevin Krause on July 11th, 2011 No Comments

Archos has a few new Android slates lined up for release, but none of them seem to match up with the mysterious A70S2, which just passed through the FCC. Due to a confidentiality request, little can be gather about the upcoming tablet until at least August 19th when the regulatory commission’s veil of secrecy is [...]

Archos G9 Tablet’s Viewing Angles Shown Off [Video]

by Quentyn Kennemer on June 27th, 2011 No Comments

Yea, we’re still drooling over the Archos G9 tablet, what with the impressive list of specs it boasts at such affordable price points, and all. We can’t help but to sniff out more and more we can about this device. A video of the device has been uncovered showing off its viewing angles. To be [...]

Woot: Archos 7 Home Tablet Only $79.99!

by Rob Jackson on June 24th, 2011 No Comments

Happy Friday, Phandroids! In addition to starting your day with a breathe of fresh air and steamin hot cuppa-joe, you’ve got some big decisions to make. Like should you purchase today’s Woot! deal which happens to be an Android Tablet, a refurbished Archos 7 8GB Home Tablet, and only $79.99 at that: You’ll notice I [...]