Windows 7 Tablet Gets CPU Upgrade, More
Archos is sporting a meatier Archos 9 tablet at ceBIT 2010.
Jkkmobile, currently attending CeBIT 2010, is reporting that Archos is showcasing an upgraded version of its PC tablet, the Archos 9. The hardware revision could be a sign that Archos plans to duke it out with Apple and its upcoming tablet, the iPad.
Packed with Windows 7 Starter Edition, an 8.9-inch LED backlit, resistive touchscreen, 1GB or RAM and 60GB of HDD storage, the current version poses as a handy tool around the house for a meaty $550 USD. Consumers can play 1080p videos on its 16:9 screen, have video chats with its built-in webcam, and even access websites utilizing Adobe's Flash platform. It's definitely a sexy little machine.
However the version on display at CeBIT 2010 offers a faster CPU. The current model sports the Intel Atom Z510 clocking at 1.1 GHz, whereas the upgrade model's CPU is clocked at 1.2 GHz. There was also mention of a faster GPU (the current model uses the Intel Poulsbo US15W), a faster bus, and hyper-threading. The site also said that the hard drive size still remains the same at 1.8-inches... no surprise there.
The rest of the specs apparently are unchanged: a 1024 x 600 native resolution, USB 2.0 ports, Realtek ALC269 audio and more. Future upgrades may bring a capacitive multitouch display and an optional 3G module.
The revamped Archos 9 should pose as an excellent rival to Apple's iPad when it eventually hits the market. Hopefully the price will be reasonable.
and resistive touch screen? ehhhhh
I second this question! How does the resolution change?
how sad
Resistive -> Use whatever object as a stylus. Hellz yeah.
It means the hardware is capable of decoding HD content in real time. It doesn't say you can view 1080p.
device, it can not compete with the Ipad, the Ipad blows it away in Quality and software. Goto bestbuy
and put the Archos in your hands, you will be very sad.
device, it can not compete with the Ipad, the Ipad blows it away in Quality and software. Goto bestbuy
and put the Archos in your hands, you will be very sad.
I would like to check out the quality myself but when it comes to software you are less restricted than you are with the iPad.
U R Funny
Ya know the problem with you Apple types? You just accept what ever Apple gives you.. they give you gold.. your like .. Yaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyy!
They give you a pile of dog sh@t with a bow on it..your like Yaaaaayyyyy!
But PC people.. when MS gives us gold.. were like..cool.. but.. how about adding this..or i would like to see this..because we are very demanding and when they give us Sh@t .. we send it back.. Return to sender!
PC types.. are always wanting more freedom.. less intrusion and more functionality for less money.. Apple types.. well.. you just take your bagg-O'Sh@t and keep smiling.
It has an awful small screen!
The device has a VGA port, so you can hook it up to your HD TV.