Archos 70b Internet 7-Inch Tablet (8GB) Review
Archos 70b Internet 7-Inch Tablet (8GB) Feature
- Android 3.2
- 512 GB DRAM
- 7.0-inch screen
- 802_11_BGN wireless
Redefine the way you browse the Web and enjoy your HD multimedia on the go with the ARCHOS 70b IT tablet, which boasts a high-resolution 7-inch screen, powerful 1.2 GHz ARM processor, and the Google-certified Android 3.2 Honeycomb operating system.
Ultra-portable with a high-resolution 7-inch display (see larger image).
Designed to fit in every pocket, you can carry the device in your purse or jacket and use it just as easily on your sofa as on a train, always keeping your favorite media files with you. And with a Wi-Fi connection, you'll be able to connect to the Web to check e-mail, stream media, and more.
With Android 3.2 Honeycomb, you'll enjoy faster and smoother transitions between different applications and more intuitive navigation to and from home screens. You also get a full suite of Google mobile applications plus access to the Android Market, where you can choose from more than 300,000 apps to add to the 70b IT--everything from social media and news to games and books.
Built-in stand for comfortable viewing of apps and multimedia (see larger image).
With the HDMI output, you can connect the 70b IT to your compatible HDTV to share the Android experience--not only video playback, but also 3D games, photos, and all apps. Other features include 8 GB of internal storage with additional expansion via microSD memory cards (sold separately), wide compatibility with video and music file formats, front-facing camera for video chats, Bluetooth connectivity, and a built-in leg stand for viewing comfort.
High Resolution with High-Def Output
Besides its bright and responsive 7-inch capacitive multitouch display, the Archos 70b IT tablet brings high-resolution WSVGA viewing (1024 x 600 pixels) for viewing your multimedia library. Stand it up on a table with the three-position built-in leg stand and enjoy it's brilliant 16-million-color 16:9 display to surf the Web, view your HD videos, and more.
Thanks to the mini-HDMI port, you can quickly and easily plug your tablet into your HDTV. Play HD 720p movies, experience Android, or display pictures on a bigger screen to share with friends and family.
Or use your Archos tablet as an HD media player! When combined with the Archos remote control app for Android, you can control your 70b IT tablet from your Android phone. Using UPnP and Samba protocols, streaming or downloading music and video from your computer to your 70b IT is easy and available directly within the Archos multimedia apps.
Access to Google mobile applications, including Google Maps.
Android 3.2 Honeycomb OS
Specially designed to be customizable and easy to use, the Android 3.2 Honeycomb is tailor-made for tablet devices, and it's perfect for not only web browsing but also for apps, communication, and your multimedia. With over 300 thousand applications available to download from the Android Market, you'll be sure to find plenty of apps to make your 70b IT tablet your own--including games, news, tools, and more.
Because it's a Google certified tablet, the 70b IT tablet comes with Google's suite of mobile applications including Google Talk with video chat, Gmail, YouTube, Google Maps, and Google Calendar.
Wide Multimedia Compatibility, Improved Interface, and Storage Expansion
The built-in Archos multimedia apps give you the option to browse your music and videos from automatically organized multimedia libraries. With film and TV series metadata automatically downloaded, even your video files are automatically organized by title, actor, director, year, season, episode, etc. And the 70b IT is able to decode most popular videos format up to HD 720p.
Connect to peripherals and hard drives via USB (hard drive not included).
You'll always have a movie to watch, a song to listen to, a game to play, or a picture to view thanks to the 8 GB of internal storage. You can add more space using optional microSD memory cards for up to an additional 32 GB of storage (sold separately).
And with a USB host cable (sold separately), it's easy to connect the 70b IT to USB mass storage devices--from USB hard drives and flash drives to cameras and more--making it as easy as plugging in a cable to transfer files. You an also use the USB port to connect a USB keyboard--ideal for working with office files.
Thin, Light, and Strong
The 70b IT tablet is one of the thinnest and lightest around thanks to a patented process of plastic overmolding developed by Archos. It stays strong and resistant thanks to an inner metal structure of high-tensile strength stainless steel embedded inside an injected plastic enclosure. Steel and plastic are directly bound resulting in high overall structural strength and reduced shell thickness.
Specifications
- Operating system: Android 3.2 Honeycomb
- Display: 7-inch capacitive multitouch screen (1024 x 600 pixels; 16 million colors)
- Processor: 1.2 GHz ARM cortex A8; 3D Open GL (ES 2.0)
- Storage capacity: 8 GB
- Memory expansion: MicroSD memory cards (up to 32 GB in size)
- Wireless connectivity: Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n), Bluetooth 2.1
- Audio: Built-in speakers and microphone
- Web camera: Front facing
- Power source: Internal lithium polymer battery
- Updates: Device automatically downloads latest firmware updates when the Wi-Fi connection is activated; can also be downloaded via archos.com
- Dimensions: 7.91 x 4.52 x 0.46 inches
- Weight: 11.2 ounces
| - Video playback: MPEG-42 HD (up to 720p, 30 fps@6Mbps); MPEG-42 (ASP@L5 AVI, up to DVD resolution, 30 fps@8Mbps); H.264 HD (HP@L3.1 up to 720p, 30 fps@5Mbps); M-JPEG (Motion JPEG Video) in VGA resolution*
- Subtitles: srt, .ssa, .smi, .sub formats supported
- Audio playback: MP3 CBR & VBR; WAV (PCM/ADPCM); AAC, AAC+ 5.13; OGG Vorbis; FLAC*
- Photo playback: JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF
- Ports:
- USB slave 2.0; Mobile Transfer Protocol (MTP)
- Micro SD (SDHC compatible)
- USB Host; Mass Storage Class (MSC) (adapter micro B/A sold separately)
- HDMI output (Mini HDMI / HDMI cable sold separately)
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What's in the Box
ARCHOS 70b IT Internet tablet, USB cable, USB Power adapter, Quick Start Guide
* With optional plug-in (downloadable from archos.com), you can expand your video and audio compatibility:
- Video add-on: Cinema: MPEG-2 (up to DVD resolution MP/D1, 30 fps@10 Mbps)/ AC3 for videos using AC3 audio codec 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 add-on: AC3 5.1
7" Capacitive Touch-Screen, 1024x600 pixels, 8GB Flash memory w/ micro SD Slot, Wi-Fi, 1.2GHz, Android 3.2 OS, Android Market, Google Certified, built-in speakers, HDMI out, webcam, microphone, and kick stand.
