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Archos 5 Internet Tablet 16gb Flash Drive

Overview

ARCHOS is once again bringing new technologies into the hands of its customers. The new ARCHOS 5 Internet Tablet is combining all the know-how and renowned expertise of multimedia with the hot new environment developed by Google™: the Android™ platform¹.

Internet at its best

The ARCHOS 5 Internet Tablet is probably the best piece of hardware on the market to surf the web on the go. With it’s 5’’ screen and its 800x480 native resolution, the ARCHOS 5 Internet Tablet will let you surf the web just like on your PC, without the hassle of having to zoom in and out, turn the device, or try and adjust the size manually. And it’s truly superfast, thanks to both the latest breed of the ARM Cortex Superscalar processor inside and the ability to connect to Wifi 802.11 b/g/n networks, or to tether via Bluetooth® to a 3G phone. If you add to that all the web related features, such as WebRadio, Emailing, or online videos, you probably have the best Web-oriented device on the market.

Applications just for you

In this new era of open source and collaboration, applications and software are blooming throughout the world. Everyday sees a new gold nugget that surprises and impresses Android users. That's the magic behind the common and shared environment of Android™: anyone can create a best seller. There are so many fun games out there and so many cool applications that it would be a pity to not give you access to them. Enter the ARCHOS 5 Internet Tablet.

With its sleek and advanced list of features, it truly achieves the convergence of the Internet, entertainment, TV, and GPS in one device, letting you discover and download lots of applications and games while giving the best multimedia experience of a handheld device.

Featuring a customizable interface, the ARCHOS 5 can be personalized to fit with your lifestyle, with access to a range of rich applications and widgets. And with the AppsLib, you have a supermarket of paid and free applications to download from, directly from your ARCHOS 5. Your favorite sources of information, communications and entertainment are always at your fingertips.

HD Multimedia

ARCHOS has always been praised for the quality of its devices. They are naturally powerful, setting the standard for multimedia features. And when it comes to video, they are simply unmatched, way ahead of their league. The incomparable quality of the screen and the resolution (twice that of the majority of tablets and video players on the market) are clearly positioning the device high-up in the food chain. And the number of formats and codecs accepted by this computer-like device is simply astonishing. The ARCHOS 5 IT simply has no rival for multimedia capabilities, be they HD video*, music, or even ebooks. And the ARCHOS Superwidget also makes those features extremely accessible.

With storage sizes reaching up to 500 GB, your ARCHOS 5 IT can store up to 600 movies, 5 millions photos, or 290,000 songs. No need to be frugal, store everything on your ARCHOS.

GPS Navigation. Classic or Cutting edge ?

For the 3rd year in a row, ARCHOS has equipped its flagship device with an optional GPS Navigation solution. But it’s a completely new experience. For starters, the GPS is built directly into the device. This means that you don’t need to be tied to a windshield. You can use it as a pedestrian, or in adventure mode. There are also numerous 3D landmarks, which truly transform the journey you are taking into a whole new experience.

But there’s more to it with the 3D Photorealistic views of cities. It’s a fantastic way to discover a city while driving or walking through it. Just as if you were flying over it. With this ARCHOS 5 IT, discover what GPS truly means…

TV-Centric

The ARCHOS DNA has always been linked to TV one way or another. The ARCHOS 5 IT is no exception to that. Thanks to the optional accessories such as the HDMI Minidock or the DVR Station, the ARCHOS 5 IT will become your one and only media center, letting you benefit from the exceptional quality of your HD TV to watch movies like never before, at full resolution. And with the DVR, you can record your TV and thus transform your TV experience into a mobility experience. Last but not least, the ARCHOS 5 IT lets you easily access 1,000 webTV stations (and 10,000 webradio stations).

But you can also use your TV and your ARCHOS 5 IT as a PC. With an external keyboard (USB or Bluetooth), you can leverage all the capabilities of your ARCHOS 5 IT and surf the web on your HD TV, or read presentations, spreadsheets or word documents (and edit them in the near future). In a nutshell, the ARCHOS 5 IT will truly transform the way you use your TV.

¹ Android is a trademark of Google Inc. Use of this trademark is subject to Google Permissions
^* HD: 720p resolution only

Tech Specs
Display characteristics	High resolution touch screen, 800x480 pixels, 4.8'' TFT LCD, 16 million colors
User interface	Ttouch screen, ON/OFF, vol+ and vol- buttons, retractable virtual keyboard
Processor(s)	Central Unit: Main processor: ARM Cortex^TM-A8, 32 bit, In-order, dual-issue, superscalar core @ 800 MHz Additional processor: 32 bit DSP @ 430 MHz
RAM memory	256 MB* (Low-Power Double Data Rate SDRAM)
Mass storage memory	• Flash Memory: 8 to 32 GB* + Micro SD Slot (SDHC compatible) • Hard Drive: 160 to 500 GB*
Operating system	Android v1.5 Cupcake - enabling application installation or development
In its normal use mode, the ARCHOS 5 being a miniaturized Personal Computer:
Program language	C - requires special developer-edition firmware¹⁵
Connectivity	On board WiFi (802.11 b/g/n), USB 2.0 host with optional accessories
PC accessories	Possible attachment of numerous standard USB PC accessories**** (keyboard, mouse, memory key, memory cards reader, camera and other future computer accessories)
Others applications	Webbrowser, Email, Contacts, DroidIn™, Ebuddy™IM, Twidroid™, Deezer™, Dailymotion™, QuickPedia, ThinkFree Mobile, Moov, CraigsPhone, Pages jaunes™ (only for France), High Paying Jobs (only for US & Canada), Alarm clock, Calculator...
Interfaces	• USB 2.0: Media Transport Protocol (MTP) • USB 2.0 Host: Mass Storage Class (MSC) and Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) with optional Mini Dock, Battery Dock and DVR station • Micro SD (SDHC compatible) on ARCHOS 5 Internet Tablet 8 to 32 GB • Add-on connectors to connect to the DVR Station and other ARCHOS add-ons
Communication protocols	• WiFi (802.11 b/g/n) • Bluetooth 2.0 A2DP, EDR, ARCP, HID, Dial Networking • FM transmitter (requires the Car-mount that features the antenna) • FM receiver (RDS)
Video Codecs ⁷	• MPEG-4 HD (up to 720p) • MPEG-48 (ASP@L5 AVI, up to DVD resolution) • H.264 HD (up to 720p) • WMV (MP@ML, up to DVD resolution) including WMV protected files • MKV (up to 720p, 2500kbs, 23fps0 • M-JPEG (Motion JPEG Video) in QVGA resolution With optional plug-in (downloadable from your tablet or on www.archos.com): • Cinema: MPEG-2, WMV HD (720p), VOB
Audio codecs ⁷	• Stereo MP3 decoding @ 30-320 Kbits/s CBR & VBR, • WMA, Protected WMA, WAV (PCM/ADPCM), AAC⁹(except protected content), • AAC+ stereo audio files • Ogg Vorbis up to 320kbs @44hz • Flac up to 1000kbs @44hz. With optional software plug-ins (downloadable from your tablet or on www.archos.com): • AC3 stereo audio and 5.1 sound files (via SPDIF output of DVR Station )
Photo viewer ¹⁰	JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF
Subtitles	Support subtitles files with .srt, .ssa, .smi, .sub extensions
Video recording ¹¹	• Via the optional DVR Station or DVR Snap-on. Records NTSC/PAL/SECAM in MPEG-4 AVI format with stereo sound, VGA resolution (640 x 480) @ 30 or 25 f/s • Via the optional TV Snap-on (only available for Europe): Records TV in MPEG-2 TS format.
Audio recording	• Via the optional DVR Station or DVR Snap-on: Stereo line-in, WAV (IMA ADPCM or PCM) format • Voice recording with the built-in microphone
Miscellaneous	• Built-in speaker"• Built-in leg stand• Built-in Microphone
Power source	• Internal: Lithium Polymer battery • Device charges via computer USB port • External: Power adapter/charger (via optional add-on)
Battery life	• Music playback time¹²: up to 22 hours¹³ • Video playback time¹²: up to 7 hours¹³
Scalability	• Device automatically downloads latest firmware updates when the WiFi connection is activated • Updates can also be downloaded at www.archos.com
Dimensions & weight	• ARCHOS 5 Internet Tablet Flash series: 143,2x78,8x10,4 mm - 182g• ARCHOS 5 Internet Tablet Hard Drive series: 143,2x78,8x20 mm - 286g
In a possible use mode, in connection with an external computer through the USB B connector:
Minimum system requirements	• Microsoft® Windows® XP, Vista, or higher (with Windows media Player 11 for MTP) • Linux (with Mass Storage Device Support) • USB 2.0 interface
Package includes	ARCHOS 5 Internet Tablet, earphones, Standard USB cable, DVR Station adapter, Quick Start Guide (QSG), legal and safety notice.
*1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity is less. 1/ Actual screen size is 4.8 inches. 2/ 7 day free trial. Software and maps sold on archos website. 3/ With the optional TV Snap-on only available for Europe. 4/ HDMI connection with the optional DVR Station or HDMI Mini Dock. 5/ With the optional HD cinema plug-in (included WMV HD in 720p, MPEG-2, DVD, AC3) 4/ with the optional accessories: DVR Station, DVR Snap-on or TV Snap-on. 6/ TV Program Guide is only available for the following countries: UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, and UK. The first year of subscription is free. 7/ Certain bitrates, resolutions, and/or file variations may not be compatible. 8/ MPEG-4 ASP@L5 AVI (MPEG-4: ISO standard by Moving Picture Experts Group; AVI: audio/video file container by Microsoft) without GMC and Quarter. 9/ Does not read AAC protected files. 10/ Certain resolutions and file sizes may not be compatible. 11/ External video output disabled for Macrovision®-protected contents. 12/ Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings. Test run on an ARCHOS 5 60 GB with low backlight. 13/ “Depends on model. Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings. Test runs with low backlight.” 14/ Certain PC accessories may not be compatible. 15/ Firmware available for developers, requiring a sufficient expertise. May not be available immediately

Our Price: £279.99

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