Archos actually invented the portable tablet PC, and the Archos 9 is their latest version.
Here are all the features:
- 8.9 inch touch screen display screen
- 1024 x 600 resolution
- weighs 1 pound 13 ounces
- 1.2 GHz Intel Atom Z515 processor
- 60GB hard drive
- wi-fi and bluetooth connectivity
- Windows 7 operating system
- Internet Explorer 8 web browser
- 1 USB 2.0 port
- integrated 1.3MP webcam
- up to 5 hours battery life
- ereader
- built in stylus
- built in stereo speakers
- touch screen navigation
- integrated right and left mouse buttons for those who don't want touchscreen
- pre-loaded with Lotus Symphony Office Software
- vtuner Web TV - allows you to listen to radio and TV online
- plays HD movies
- allows multi-tasking
As you can see from the above list, the Archos 9 is more flexible than the iPad - the multi-tasking function will let you listen to music while you browse the web for instance. The built-in web-cam allows video conferencing. The browser can cope with Flash.
But the main benefit of the Archos 9 PC tablet is that it runs on Windows 7. This means that any software that can run on Windows 7 (which is most of the software produced in the world), can run on the Archos 9. There is no need for special aps to be created.
The downside is that because Archos are asking so much of their tablet, it doesn't run as fast as the iPad. If speed is important to you, then give this a miss and stick with the iPad. The battery life is also much lower than the iPad's.
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