Archos A101 G9 Turbo 10" Dual Core OMAP 8gb Android 4.0 Tablet £149.99 @ HMV
EDIT: people using mobile site are saying they can't see price- its 149.99
This is IMHO the best deal out there atm for a 10" Android Tablet- dual core processor (similar architecture to Galaxy Nexus) this is the Turbo version so 1gb RAM and comes with ICS and full Google Play certification out of the box, micro SDHC, mini HDMI, flush fitting in back to fit optional 3G dongle (around 30-40 pounds on Amazon) if you wish to make it 3G.
Getting it from HMV means hassle free to return in unlikely event of problems compared to buying it from Ebay, chinese sellers on Amazon etc.
This archos is great as media player- kickstand, and much bigger than normal codec support.
Solid reviews here
http://www.pcpro.co.uk/reviews/tablets/373936/archos-101-g9-turbo-ics
http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/04/13/review-the-archos-101-g9-turbo-is-a-good-budget-tablet-largely-because-it-gets-out-of-googles-way/
and bear in mind its now half this price they reviewed at. I've played with one in HMV yesterday and thought the screen was absolutely fine- decent res- 1280*800.
Details here: http://store.archos.com/archos-android-tablet-p-5017.html
Tech Specs
Display characteristics • 10.1.: 1280 x 800
Application Framework • Android
Processor • Turbo version: OMAP. 4 smart multi-core ARM CORTEX A9 at 1.5GHz
• 3D OpenGL (ES 2.0)
Capacity • Flash Memory: 8 + microSD Slot (SDHC compatible)
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
• 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 • 276 mm x 167 mm x 12.6 mm (10.86 x 6.59 x 0.50 inch) - 649g (23.8 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
All Comments (142)
Jump to unread Post a CommentIt clearly says £149.99 in bold at the top.
My bad.
That's only for CDs
Does anyone know which OMAP processor is inside? is it 4430 over clocked or is it 4470? This should perform better than the Kindle FireHD if it is indeed a 4470 because it's not got all the bloat between the OS and the User I would guess...and would give even the NExus a run for it's money...plus 10" and MicroSD.
The review says 4460...hmmm...this should be more powerful than the Nexus in some areas then, plus 10", and the ability to get an addon if you want 3G. Really tempted.
Edited By: Harryisme on Sep 23, 2012 16:30
And it's the OMAP 4460: 1.5GHz TI OMAP 4460 (2 x Cortex A9, PowerVR SGX540)
Also, does this have a port for headphones?
Edited By: noisyassassin on Sep 23, 2012 19:38: Edit
Was looking at Nexus but wanted 10" screen.
Also, does this have a port for headphones?
Yes it does have a port for headphones, and built in speakers. The only thing I've seen cheaper this size is a 129 sumvision one at ebuyer but thats an online supplier, no name make, no optional 3g neat solution and only single core.
Also, does this have a port for headphones?
Yes it does have a port for headphones, and built in speakers. The only thing I've seen cheaper this size is a 129 sumvision one at ebuyer but thats an online supplier, no name make, no optional 3g neat solution and only single core.
Great thanks. Yeah i was previously looking at the Sumvision 7" tablet on eBuyer for £75. Think i'm going to going to go for this Archos deal.